AggieDave 6 #1 November 21, 2007 I'm watching the speed channel and some random show about sport bikes and there's a lot of people on TV wearing fake armor carriers that are made out of leather. At a loss as to what I'm talking about? Go here: http://www.legendaryusa.com/Tactical_Street_Bulletproof_Style_Leather_Motorcycle_Vest_s/91.htm Then go here: http://www.gtdist.com/SearchResults.aspx?SubCat=CON&Category=ARM Why only concealable armor? Why not have fake class IV plate carriers? Why would someone want to show off concealable armor outside of their clothing in the first place? Defeats the point doesn't it?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skypapa 0 #2 November 21, 2007 Simple. Everything is about image nowadays. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #3 November 21, 2007 Quote Simple. Everything is about image nowadays. What an ironic post from a bullshit advertising username.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #4 November 21, 2007 G'morning Dave - Weird - looks almost like an unpadded version of the impact vest they make the rodeo cowboys wear since Lane Frost got killed... Quote Why only concealable armor? Why not have fake class IV plate carriers? Why would someone want to show off concealable armor outside of their clothing in the first place? Defeats the point doesn't it? "Failure to stop" Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skypapa 0 #5 November 21, 2007 QuoteQuote Simple. Everything is about image nowadays. What an ironic post from a bullshit advertising username. What exactly is my username "skypapa" advertising? I assume you are referring to my sig line? If so, there is no reason to get so upset. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #6 November 21, 2007 QuoteIf so, there is no reason to get so upset. There's EVERY reason - unless you're working for them. That's all I'm going to say in this thread.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #7 November 21, 2007 Quoteunless you're working for them History has shown that 99.99995% of the time here on DZ.com those kinds of "users" are employed of the company. Another unethical advertising attempt. Anyways, I still think the fake carriers are really stupid looking. Real carriers are uncomfortable to wear too, but that's another story.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TypicalFish 0 #8 November 21, 2007 Why in the WORLD would you wear a fake armor carrier?"I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #9 November 21, 2007 Quote Anyways, I still think the fake carriers are really stupid looking. Agreed - *especially in leather* Quote Real carriers are uncomfortable to wear too, but that's another story. You buy any stock in CoolMax yet? I used to have a Second Chance IIa (picked it up second-hand, cheap (and unshot)). Some of the t-shirt style carriers look interesting, but then you've gotta worry about getting your panel overlaps right and all that...not worth it in the long run, IMO.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #10 November 21, 2007 Yeah, coolmax is nice, but I prefer 5.11 "underarmour" style shirts. Better compression which is more comfortable during a 12+ hour day. I don't like the t-shirt style carriers for the reasons you listed AND I loose the elastic straps that are really handy to have (think backup weapons).--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #11 November 21, 2007 Does 5.11 make one with the 'ridges' like the CoolMax under-armor shirts? Not a good description but I'm sure you know what I mean. I understand your point about the BUG, too... hadn't thought of that, it's a good point!Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #12 November 21, 2007 No, but the "muscle mapping" shirt does a bit. I'm not a big fan of the really ridged shirts, it allows the carrier to float around too much. I like it snug. http://www.gtdist.com/ProductDetail.aspx?PartNumber=511-40005-010--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #13 November 21, 2007 I figured the 'gap' would give you at least a BIT of air flow under the armor...Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #14 November 21, 2007 It does give a little airflow, but then your stuff is moving around...some people probably like it, but I personally dont--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #15 November 21, 2007 Gotcha - make the department get you this!Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #16 November 21, 2007 Yeah, seen that...I'd get one if I could get an attachment for my pants! --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #17 November 21, 2007 Quote Yeah, seen that...I'd get one if I could get an attachment for my pants! Bud, that's a mental image I *REALLY* didn't need to have!! Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #18 November 21, 2007 Quote Gotcha - make the department get you this! Oh great, driving around looking like a Borg cop."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #19 November 21, 2007 Dude.. just cap em in the head...............no problem.. fake or not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #20 November 21, 2007 Quote Quote Gotcha - make the department get you this! Oh great, driving around looking like a Borg cop. Crook: Check it out - that cop's on a VENTILATOR - he'll never catch us on foot! Ossifer Dave: HeheheheheheheheheheMike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nopurpose 0 #21 November 21, 2007 When I first started riding about 8 years ago, I thought I would get a job working a motorcycle dealership. I figured yeah, retail sucks, but these customers are motorcycle riders, they have to be cool! It turns out, that only about 1 in 10 motorcycle riders are actually "cool," and by cool I mean that they are not ego maniacs, perverts, assholes, really rich guys in weekend costumes, gangster wanabees, kids with rich fathers, or anyone else that any semmingly normal person would despise. I've worked at dealerships for years, and just when you think you've seen it all....... Maybe its me, or maybe its New Jersey, or maybe I'm just jaded, but shit like fake bullet proof motorcycle vests, and all the crap that comes with it, are the reason why I now only ride with one other person. I feel better now. Thank you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skypapa 0 #22 November 21, 2007 Quote It turns out, that only about 1 in 10 motorcycle riders are actually "cool," and by cool I mean that they are not ego maniacs, perverts, assholes, really rich guys in weekend costumes, gangster wanabees, kids with rich fathers, or anyone else that any semmingly normal person would despise. Sounds like another very familiar sport. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #23 November 21, 2007 Well the show I saw them on was one of those early morning TV shows on speed. This one was about sport bike clubs in and around LA, California. Not surprising from the stereotypes those groups of riders and that location in the country has.I'm not a big fan of MCs anyways, I simply like to ride. I have made many rides simply by myself, or like you, with only one other person. I have ridden with a couple of riding groups in my area only to be reasonably annoyed. I need one of those wanna-be vests, with a pair of chaps and a leather cod piece, then I could complete the complete "I'm a wannabe tool" look. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #24 November 21, 2007 Don't forget the leather skullcap/do-rag thingy!!Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #25 November 21, 2007 Then I'd need Harley boots, jeans, t-shirt, underwear, watch, wallet, gloves, sunglasses, HD viagra for my limp dick...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
