Textile waterproof jacket/trousers with built in armour?

[newbiker90]

Hi all,

does anyone know any good textile waterproof jacket/trousers with built in armour, especially spinal protection? I have been looking around with no luck

[Gerontious]

Back protectors are usually bought separately.... Not always, but it's fairly normal. Even high end gear like Rukka.. Doesn't place much emphasis on the spine.. They concentrate more on the usual impact points. Shoulders, elbows, thighs and knees. But there will 99/100 be a ready made space for a back protector... Or you can wear it separately under the jacket if you choose.

[Guest]

I tend to use a Knox armoured shirt and take armour out of the jackets. More comfortable and the armour is held nicely in place rather than flapping around like it does in many bike jackets.

[mikestrivens]

All jackets and trousers specifically for motorcycles must have a minimum of CE approved protection. This can be supplemented with additional or better protection. Have a look at J&S or sports bike shop web sites.

[learningtofly]

Have a look at the Revit Horizon 2 at Sportsbikeshop. I’ve recently bought the jacket and trousers and added the level 2 back protector - it’s great kit.

[JRH]

Check out RST. The pro jackets have back protectors fitted.

[manxie49]

I have RUKKA which is spot on, good fit, keeps me dry and warm and the armour Is massive, in all the right places as well, I upgraded the back protecter to a level 2, the down side was I had to nearly kill myself with overtime to afford them, it was that or sell the wife! At the end of the day you get what you pay for and after being out in some horrendous rain I can vouch for the fact that RUKKA really does meet all expectations

[Magpie84]

I'm a fan of Richa, mine have kept me dry even in torrential rain. They cost a pretty penny but have even survived my little off at the start of December.

[Bender]

I tend to use a Knox armoured shirt and take armour out of the jackets. More comfortable and the armour is held nicely in place rather than flapping around like it does in many bike jackets.

 

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[learningtofly]

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[Tango]

Most of my jackets have a foam back protector fitted to them........and all have shoulder and elbow armour. Finding a truly waterproof set of textiles?...now, that's a challenge.....