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qldzxr250a
22nd March 2007, 17:11
Ive Been looking into purchasing some body armour.

The problem i have is where to get it from,

I Really like the dainese "The Commander" (http://www.dainese.com/eng/articolo.asp?cat=1,2,3,7&nome=THE_COMMANDER&articolo=1875184) looks nice and light and breatheable good for hot summers where leather can get impractable in 30+ Degree days, but still offers back protector and shoulder support.

Any ideas where i can get stuff like this from.....? or any other ideas for similar products?

ArcherWC
22nd March 2007, 17:13
your local bike dealer should be able to get it for you, just take make, model and size to them

El Dopa
22nd March 2007, 20:25
PM Quasievil.

Quasievil
22nd March 2007, 20:29
Hi we got this one which is a nice bit of kit
http://www.quasimoto.co.nz/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=11&products_id=27

qldzxr250a
23rd March 2007, 09:14
That looks good at the price is amazing, but how bulky is it? i lked "The Commander" vest cause it looked unobtrusive???

have you got some pics of just the vest and the material used?

sorry about bieng a pain in the ass.

ferrix
23rd March 2007, 09:39
I like Velocity Gear (http://www.highvelocitygear.com/home.html) because they are reasonably priced and CE level 2 compliant. American, but they'll ship overseas with no hassle.

idleidolidyll
23rd March 2007, 10:08
I use MX body armour when I wear my Draggin Jeans and Draggin Jacket.

I also use knee protectors

Kind neat to feel safe enough to go hard while from the outside it looks like you're just wearing camo jeans and a denim jacket

qldzxr250a
23rd March 2007, 10:09
Thanks guys all good advice, when i get back in aus ill be making my decision, all that type 2 ce velocity stuff is nice but i think a bit obtrusive.

def intrested in quasi's gear...h:yes: mmmm

idleidolidyll
23rd March 2007, 10:13
I use MX body armour when I wear my Draggin Jeans and Draggin Jacket.

I also use knee protectors

Kind neat to feel safe enough to go hard while from the outside it looks like you're just wearing camo jeans and a denim jacket

idleidolidyll
23rd March 2007, 10:14
oops, sorry bout that, slow server

takitimu
23rd March 2007, 10:44
I got this armour from my local shop in KeriKeri

http://www.forbesanddavies.co.nz/product.asp?intKernel_catalogueEntry_PK=1783

It's made by Neo, I use it for offroad, but I come off pretty quick on gravel & it worked good.

I don't have the back protector on so I can't comment what it would be like that, but as I run it it's been good at not overheating, I wear it under my mx shirt, there's minimal hassles turning your head.

It's a tight fit, I got XL, which I use for everything else & I probably should have got XXL.

It goes through the washing machine to :), which is handy.

Nigel

CM2005
23rd March 2007, 11:15
Hi we got this one which is a nice bit of kit
http://www.quasimoto.co.nz/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=11&products_id=27

looks good quasi, has it got the "tailbone protector" bit? I'm not sure what MNZ says you need in the way of a backprotector, but i'm after some, and thats a good price, the alpinestar ones are about $300.

Takitimu, which bike shop was that? the one in Waipapa? How much was that "defender armour? I need some for bucket racing!:yes:

Paulus
23rd March 2007, 23:04
Ive Been looking into purchasing some body armour.

The problem i have is where to get it from,

I Really like the dainese "The Commander" (http://www.dainese.com/eng/articolo.asp?cat=1,2,3,7&nome=THE_COMMANDER&articolo=1875184) looks nice and light and breatheable good for hot summers where leather can get impractable in 30+ Degree days, but still offers back protector and shoulder support.

Any ideas where i can get stuff like this from.....? or any other ideas for similar products?

www.bimoto.be (in Belgium) can get you anything from the Dainese catalogue. I've used them a few times now and they're fast, helpful, reliable and cheap - what more could you ask for? If you ever go down to Melbourne then Peter Stevens has a ton of Dainese gear in stock.

qldzxr250a
24th March 2007, 02:27
My Old Man live in melbourne so who is this peter stevens fellow.

again all help is much apprec.

Paulus
24th March 2007, 09:20
My Old Man live in melbourne so who is this peter stevens fellow.

again all help is much apprec.


A big motorbike shop in Elizabeth St with a huge array of gear up on level 2. Lots and lots of Dainese gear.

http://www.peterstevens.com.au/

qldzxr250a
24th March 2007, 14:30
hmmm excellent.......still would love to get a bit more info on your gear quasi the price is just amazing...

is it all mesh of like neoprene or sumfing?

Quasievil
24th March 2007, 16:40
looks good quasi, has it got the "tailbone protector" bit? I'm not sure what MNZ says you need in the way of a backprotector, but i'm after some, and thats a good price, the alpinestar ones are about $300.

Takitimu, which bike shop was that? the one in Waipapa? How much was that "defender armour? I need some for bucket racing!:yes:

Hi The Back protector goes full length, so yes it covers your tailbone nicely.

CM2005
24th March 2007, 17:47
cool, and how big is the size L? i'm 6"1 and bout 70 kg, too big?

takitimu
25th March 2007, 16:10
Takitimu, which bike shop was that? the one in Waipapa? How much was that "defender armour? I need some for bucket racing!:yes:

Yeah, it was KeriKeri Motorcycles @ Waipapa, it's the same armour as Warwick who works there wears.

From memory very close to $200 ( not sure if just under or over ), it was spur of the moment, I'd been looking at the EVS Ballistic jacket, but the price was to good to refuse :), turned out to be great timing because I dropped my bike at Tutamoe a few days later ( bent the Pro-Taper SE bars ) & the armour worked a treat.

Nigel

CM2005
25th March 2007, 16:47
At the enduro aye? Cool. sounds like a pretty good price, but Quasi's seems cheaper.. now i just got to get one in size skinny!