Does anyone use the IXS Assault Jacket 2012 in place of the separate armour pads in a riding jacket? If so do you like it?
IXS Assault Jacket 2012
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Perhaps something similar? I'm going to be riding in high temperatures and want to retain some protection if I need to take off my riding jacket.
Perhaps something similar? I'm going to be riding in high temperatures and want to retain some protection if I need to take off my riding jacket.
If it were me, I'd get the Forcefield Extreme Harness Adventure. The best armour going, minimal other material and hence the coolest in a hot climate.
About £260......
About £260......
Packer ... I don't use the IXS that you have, but I do use something similar under a simple non armoured jacket when off roading. I havent used it for road riding though .... I wouldn't fancy sliding on tarmac wearing that and nothing else .... 
On the other hand, if you don't want to spend quite so much and you're not an overly large gentleman, I could sell you this....
http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=274615&highlight=Knox
Packer ... I don't use the IXS that you have, but I do use something similar under a simple non armoured jacket when off roading. I havent used it for road riding though .... I wouldn't fancy sliding on tarmac wearing that and nothing else ....
I haven't bought the IXS item, I was just thinking about options for some protection if it got too hot for a full jacket. I don't fancy sliding along tarmac at all
I'm going on Sgt Bilco's Frisco to Prudho trip. We may have highs of up to 40C and lows of 2-3 with rain. Covering that lot is difficult. I thought that if I had mesh based armour it would be better than nothing if I got too hot in my HG Master Gortex jacket which only has a couple of vents. I'd take the armour out of the jacket which would mean that it folded smaller as well.
Wow, lucky you, that'll be a trip of a life time.
I think your idea is probably very sound - I'm trail riding in the pyrenees end of April and will do something very similar; body armour mesh suit under an old Jacket with no armour.
I guess alot of it is common sense, to the terrain at the time.
Treat yerself to a couple of merino wool base layers ....
Enjoy - we'll expect lots of pics ....
I think your idea is probably very sound - I'm trail riding in the pyrenees end of April and will do something very similar; body armour mesh suit under an old Jacket with no armour.
I guess alot of it is common sense, to the terrain at the time.
Treat yerself to a couple of merino wool base layers ....
Enjoy - we'll expect lots of pics ....
I'd looked at the Forcefield stuff as well and that is still an option. Your Knox shirt is a tad too small for this lover of Cornish pasties
I want something that will be as cool to wear as possible whilst still giving my old bones a fighting chance of staying in one piece and my skin still on me instead of decorating the road. Some long days, tiredness and big distractions may be a good combination for an unplanned "rest".
Treat yerself to a couple of merino wool base layers ....
Enjoy - we'll expect lots of pics ....
Icebreaker's, new and in the cupboard ready to go. 15% off using the UKGSer Cotswold Outdoor discount code.
Pic's? I'm the worlds worst for remembering to take pictures
I'd wait until you get there before buying any more gear. I paid the $ equivalent of £8 each for the last couple of Icebreaker baselayers I bought myself in a sale in the Icebreaker shop in Portland, Oregon.
Thanks Schtum. To me that would be better than Christmas, Icebreaker kit in a sale, I've never seen that
Another small example of rip-off Britain?
Just as a for instance - Road Rider in San Jose are one of the Forcefield dealers in the San Francisco Bay Area. In the past, I've e-mailed them in advance and got them to stock a specific item to be ready for collection when I arrived.
It's still pretty much the case that whatever we pay £1.00 for over here costs a $1.00 in the US and as I've said, sometimes stuff can be had much more cheaply.
http://www.roadridermca.com/
I'm also a fan of REI and when in the Bay Area, usually go to the branch at El Paseo de Saratoga.
http://www.rei.com/stores/22
It's still pretty much the case that whatever we pay £1.00 for over here costs a $1.00 in the US and as I've said, sometimes stuff can be had much more cheaply.
http://www.roadridermca.com/
I'm also a fan of REI and when in the Bay Area, usually go to the branch at El Paseo de Saratoga.
http://www.rei.com/stores/22
Thanks Schtum, I've heard that before. I'll need to see how much time I have available. I arrive mid afternoon on the 14th and we head off north on the 16th so I may be able to slot in a visit.
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