The S-MX Bionic vest features the Bionic Back Protector integrated with a chest guard and side kidney plates to offer the rider a 1pc front and back protection system for the street and race track. The vest is intended to be worn under a jacket or suit giving frontal and back impact protection during a crash. CE Level 2 Bionic Back Protector CE Level 2 protection means this protector offers double the impact performance of a CE Level 1 protector. CE Level 2 Impact performance (under 9kN of average transmitted force) in accordance with EN 1621-2 DFD (Dynamic Force Dispersion) Technology this protector is reduced in thickness and in weight 15mm thinner and 130g lighter than previous models. Flexible front chest plate, covering the Sternum, rib cage and vital organs with internal impact absorbing foam Thermoformed ergonomic front and rear bio-foam panels for additional comfort Adjustable shoulder and kidney straps for full adjustability and personalized fit, ensuring comfort while riding Ergonomically shaped side plates for side impact protection
This is a great product. My jacket already has elbow, shoulder, and back protection like most, but I wanted some extra protection for those vital organs around the chest area. This does the trick nicely with a little adjusting. I will probably take the back protector out of my jacket now since I won't need it with this. I think Alpinestars has made a well designed and comfortable product for that added bit of safety you might like to have.
Olympia GT Air Transition Jacket The concept of a solid body jacket that transforms to an air mesh jacket makes sense if the transition is quick and hassle free. The problem of storing or losing removable panels must also be addressed. Our all seasons GT jacket tackles these issues by offering a roll down, hide away, Mega Vent Panel System that transitions from solid body, to adjustable airflow construction in seconds. The GT is also equipped with a sporty, waterproof, two stage, Thermolite lined, inner jacket giving it multi season, all weather versatility. An authentic Cordura shell with 2000 denier Cordura reinforcement insures maximum abrasion resistance. Outer shell constructed in 500 and 2000 denier Dupont Cordura MVS Mega Vent Panel System at front and back Extended length 12 arm vents Waterproof, Thermolite insulated two stage liner jacket Removable CE approved Motion Flex armor at elbows and shoulders Removable CE approved Motion Flex articulated back protector Cool mesh airflow lining Custom Fit detailing at collar, cuffs, elbows and waist. Comfort neoprene collar insert 3M Scotchlite reflective piping at front, sides and back. 8 connecting zipper for pants Seven storage pockets Two Stage Waterproof Liner Jacket - Sturdy wind and water proof rip stop nylon shell with removable Dupont Thermolite insulation, rib collar, two water proof pockets and interior cell phone pocket.
This is a great jacket for the money. I wanted something versatile that could be used for most of the year. This does the trick. Also, high viz yellow was important and I liked the styling of this jacket better than other yellow jackets. I ordered a large which was too big and exchanged it for a medium. The medium fits but is still a little bulky in certain places.