go200mph
Expert
Just recently purchased an extra large Tekvest and it was too big even with the straps fully adjusted. Should I drop to a large or will a medium fit?
NY AttakGT
TY 4 Stroke Guru
Just out of curiosity......I am looking to buy one too and curious about sizing. How tall and how much do you weigh? Build? I am 5'9 and weigh 210lbs and usually wear an XL Jacket...but I was figuring to get a Large TekVest to wear under just my jacket. Think Large will be good or should I go Medium? Thanks
--Steve (O.C.)
--Steve (O.C.)
xcsp
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
Another type of protective vest
Here's another option for a protective vest, a horse-rider's safety vest:
http://www.doversaddlery.com/tipperary- ... /X1-40068/
There are a few variations of them, and they have some good safety ratings.
I currently have a Tek Vest, but am looking at these other vests as they are less bulky, but offer front & back protection. Nothing against the Tek Vest as I do have one, but this might be an option for some, and the prices aren't too bad either.
On a motorcycle site, some guys have used them(and put them to the test), and have given favorable reviews.
Here's another option for a protective vest, a horse-rider's safety vest:
http://www.doversaddlery.com/tipperary- ... /X1-40068/
There are a few variations of them, and they have some good safety ratings.
I currently have a Tek Vest, but am looking at these other vests as they are less bulky, but offer front & back protection. Nothing against the Tek Vest as I do have one, but this might be an option for some, and the prices aren't too bad either.
On a motorcycle site, some guys have used them(and put them to the test), and have given favorable reviews.
Len Todd
TY 4 Stroke God
Is it too big with all your riding clothes on and in a sitting position?
go200mph
Expert
That looks like a very interesting product. I would how well it would work in a snowmobile accident?
I believe Tek Vests run big. My Medium Supersport fits me very well...if not a bit loose, when adjusted as small as it will go. I'm normally a 42 chest. Looks like it would have enough adjustment to go all the way out to maybe a 50 to me...
I wear mine under my coat. Where/how you wear it makes a big difference.
I wear mine under my coat. Where/how you wear it makes a big difference.
rx-1 blue reverse
Expert
I just bought a medium at the novi show. I tried on the Large, but I had to pull the straps in all the way. I would noramally wear a Large. The guy I bought it from said they run BIG.
xcsp
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
How it would work in a crash?
I would feel confident wearing one, as they actually meet safety standards which are as good or better than some motorcycle safety gear.
I can't find any safety ratings for the Tek Vest.
There is a website (currently down) called adventure-touring.net that has a good thread going on these specific types of protective vests.
What I like about them, other than the safety factor, is that they can be used for more than one sport. Can't say that I would want to wear a Tek Vest in the summer.
go200mph said:
I would feel confident wearing one, as they actually meet safety standards which are as good or better than some motorcycle safety gear.
I can't find any safety ratings for the Tek Vest.
There is a website (currently down) called adventure-touring.net that has a good thread going on these specific types of protective vests.
What I like about them, other than the safety factor, is that they can be used for more than one sport. Can't say that I would want to wear a Tek Vest in the summer.
rx-1 blue reverse
Expert
I bought the freestyle because I can were it in the winter for snowmobileing and in the summer when I ride a ATV. It might be a little hot in July and August but not to bad.
http://www.tekrider.com/ps_or_05.html
http://www.tekrider.com/ps_or_05.html
