Motorcycle armor

[BumpShadow]

What do you guy's think of plastic motorcycle armor for stab proof body armor? It can be bought cheap enough. and with so concealed bullut armor, it might be a good idea. Anyway, what do you guys think?

Body Armor

 

[grimor]

nope, too many cracks and soft spots.

 

[03A3]

I don't think I'd want to depend on it.
I have a good, sharp Kabar if you're willing to test it though.

 

[bwframe]

I'm thinkin' this would work better;

Amazon.com: Zan Headgear Full Face Neoprene Mask Skull Face Black/White One Size Fits All OSFA WNFM002: Sports & Outdoors

They see you in that, they'll think your Charlie Sheen bat crazy and RUN away.

Really, that "armor" is intended for blunt bike parts and pavement.
Not pointy objects.

 

[grimor]

look at chain mail if you want stab proof. it's gonna hurt, but it shouldn't penetrate most times... Of course if you get shot, you're gonna be picking little rings out for a while...

 

[Sylvain]

A sharp knife goes thru plastic like nothing and those "armors" dont cover all your vital organs.
There is a reasons why its just for bikers.

 

[paddling_man]

Bike armor (I own some) is an effective defense against a rabid bench grinder.

To attempt to seriously answer your question, it would reasonably effective for a few blows against the folks that like to slash with a knife attack. It would be completely useless against those that like to stab with a knife attack.


You would also look like a complete dork wearing it while standing further than 15' away from a bike.


I think you want chain mail, though it doesn't relieve the dork issue.

 

[grimor]

That think geek stuff won't work, too thin. You would want thicker WELDED RINGS, maybe a nice chainmail bymie.

 

[BumpShadow]

Bike armor (I own some) is an effective defense against a rabid bench grinder.

To attempt to seriously answer your question, it would reasonably effective for a few blows against the folks that like to slash with a knife attack. It would be completely useless against those that like to stab with a knife attack.


You would also look like a complete dork wearing it while standing further than 15' away from a bike.


I think you want chain mail, though it doesn't relieve the dork issue.

+1 on the dork thing. Thats why I put it in the survival section. For the SHTF time. you know, where u can shoot someone who calls u a dork instead of trying to run down your dignity.

 

[bwframe]

A much bigger knife might help too.

They'd be laughing so hard you could RUN away.

 

[grimor]

bah, that's LARP junk, you don't wanna play with a bunch of dorks in the woods who throw glitter at you yelling "lightning bolt"
this would probably work better, but hopefully look less gay

Chainmail Shirt

or, for protection at the beach

Rivets work too, but I find they bunch up a little more...
Real Chain Mail Armor

or some used "battle tested" armor
Chain Mail Armor Shirt SCA LOTR Battle Tested

 

[BumpShadow]

Well, I was hoping to find something that didn't cost alot. But if thats not possible, guess I should just use this

 

[paddling_man]

but hopefully look less gay

Chainmail Shirt

I'm afraid that would be a fail.

 

[sepe]

I'm thinkin' this would work better;

Amazon.com: Zan Headgear Full Face Neoprene Mask Skull Face Black/White One Size Fits All OSFA WNFM002: Sports & Outdoors

They see you in that, they'll think your Charlie Sheen bat crazy and RUN away.

Really, that "armor" is intended for blunt bike parts and pavement.
Not pointy objects.

They'll think Billy the Exterminator and they'll think Whiskey Tango and laugh hard and loud.

 

[Waveraider]

I vote no Body Armor! The Toecutters Gang didn't use Body Armor, and the only one they couldn't kill was Mad Max. Unless you run into him, or Chuck Norris, I think you will be OK.

 

[ranjah6]

Would be worthless against stabs. Consider looking into stab vests like the ones used in prisons.