wiffers Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Tried on an XXL RST jacket in the shop (I have 48" chest) - fitted OK.Want to get soemthing quite cheap though.My helmet is red/white ... nice if it matches but not essentialWant a jacket, mainly for summer/dry ridingIs this one OK?http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0272677553If not, what should I look for?Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korben Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Looks good.Ask the following question...Where is the CE approved armour located (Probably Elbows and shoulders, but check)Are you intending to get a back protector? This jacket has a foam one, but that's about as useful as a chocolate teapot.....If you are going to get a proper one that fits under the jacket, make sure the jacket has enough room to accomodate the protector..RST make good clothing though... It should be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiffers Posted November 8, 2008 Author Share Posted November 8, 2008 I can ask them where CE armour is - but do I need a back protector.Here's the situation, I know nothing about this, I'm a newbieI don't want to spend a lotThis RST one has no back armour, but better make, £70:http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0247327618If someone can point me in the right direction it would be appreciatedThanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korben Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 No worries mate... I understand you wanting to get your kit cheap but take a look at this...viewtopic.php?f=32&t=15836A CE Approved back protector that straps to you can cost as little as £80 - £100... £100 is not much if it keeps you out of a wheelchair (Or worse) after a crash... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiffers Posted November 8, 2008 Author Share Posted November 8, 2008 I could always get a jacket now, then protector later as they can be separate, right?Money is an issue as I'm still doing training, just want to be warm/dry when on the road all day. I appreciate that kit will grow, and I'll upgrade etc.I don't want to compromise safety, but another £100 here and there soon adds up ...Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiffers Posted November 8, 2008 Author Share Posted November 8, 2008 At least, for CBT and at first a decent jacket is better than the coat which I wore last time, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korben Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I can't make you buy one mate, I am just advising..... It's entirely up to you!! To be honest I have a bit of a passion for these things and see them as important as helmets in some respects... I did my CBT and DAS without one...Yeah they can be seperate to the jacket.... In fact they are better in my eyes as the are fastened to you and move around a lot less in an accident... Mine is a Knox one and straps to me under my jacket via shoulder straps and a waist strap (Good for holding the gut in!! )Just make sure when you buy your jacket that it has a bit of room for one to fit under it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiffers Posted November 8, 2008 Author Share Posted November 8, 2008 OKay, thanks mateSo what about the two jacket links then?Cheers for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korben Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Out of the two I think I would go with the first one.... The both look good, but the first just seems bulkier..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiffers Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 Cool - the cheap one Thanks mateDo you know if a decent (cheap) jacket with back protection built in? New or second hand? (in red)Anyone give a link?Thanks for help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Most jackets will either have built in protection or the facility to slide some in place.As Korben said, the separate back protectors are usually more robust and offer more protecion during an off ans they stay put, whereas an integral one may ride up with the jacket.Don't compromise a decent fitting jacket just for a back protector - there is usually space for one underneath.As for price - I got mine from Lidl for about £14 and it seems well up to the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiffers Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 From Lidl for £14? (can you get online that cheap?)SweetJust got to decide if that ither jacket is good enough ...Thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I've just had a look at the Lidl site and they don't have any bike gear on offer at the moment, but keep looking and you'll be amazed at what they can have at reasonable prices there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiffers Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 Cool - thx guysI'll prob get one of those cheap jackets, and take it from there. That'll be enough for time being.No doubt when I pass test and get bike I'll upgrade bits, and this way I can put a back protector on my list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 As we are nearing Christmas drop a few hints about these .... http://www.planet-knox.com/SearchResult ... egoryID=10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiffers Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 Good idea mateBut not telling my folks until I get a bike, they'll not be happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I passed my test aged 50 but I still didn't tell my mum until afterwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiffers Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 LOL - I'm 29 and the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yaaan Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I'd had my first (and only, so far) accident before I told my parents I'd taken my test and bought a bike If you can't stretch to a decent back protector yet, you can always get one of the internal ones to fit in the jacket. They're not as good as the full back protector but you can get them for about £15 if I remember correctly and they're better than the proverbial poke in the eye! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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