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(based on 11 ratings)

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Brand: Icon

Located in: Cruiser, Riding Gear, Protection

Who\'s got your back? We at Icon like to think it\'s us. The market\'s full of various types of back protectors. Some are junk, some are pretty damn nice. But they all share a common theme, roadracing. Icon doesn\'t do roadracing, not that there\'s anything wrong with it, we just prefer the streets to get our swerve on. But we do like our backs, and our chests for that matter. Which is where the Field Armor Vest comes in. We took all the protection that your average back protector provides, increased it two-fold, and threw in some Icon style. The result is true upper torso protection for the urban environment. Try it on, check out the low-profile fit and the innate feeling of protection, and ask yourself again, Who\'s got your back? <li> BREATHABLE MESH CHASSIS <li> ELASTIC ADJUSTMENT STRAPS <li> IMPACT ABSORBING ARTICULATED BACK PLASTIC <li> LOW-PROFILE TO FIT UNDER MOST JACKETS <li> FORM-FITTING CHASSIS STAYS IN PLACE <li> ABRASION RESISTANT SLIDER PANELS <li> REINFORCED RUBBER CHEST ARMOR <li> IMPACT DISPERSING MOLDED FOAM

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

(based on 11 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Easy to use (10), Lightweight (9), Durable (5), Versatile (5)

Best Uses:

Street (10), Long rides (7), Racing (3)

Does exactly what its designed to do.

By Omar AKA Ohh

from Chicago, IL on 7/17/2007

Pros:

Durable, Easy to adjust, Easy To Use, Lightweight

Best Uses:

Racing, Street

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Excelent vest! I recently took a bad pavement dive at about 70mph wearing only this vest. I have road rash on my arms but my back is fine. It did its job and is ready to be worn again.

good for the street

By reddf4i

from phx, az on 6/19/2007

Pros:

Easy To Use, Lightweight, Versatile

Cons:

no certifications

Best Uses:

Long Rides, Street

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

good to use under a jacket for extra protection. Also, better than just a t-shirt in the HOT phx heat.

"Protects you & let's you breath"

By Mas_loco from Springfield, VA on 6/19/2007

Pros:

Durable, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Versatile

Best Uses:

Long Rides, Street

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

It's done ,e very well so far and many people seem to like it! I have people buying it already because of me!, but it is very breathable and it lets you do any movement a t-shirt would let you do!!!

Good - fits well & easy to adjust

By Davey from Montreal, Quebec on 6/19/2007

Pros:

Comfy, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Low profile, Seems solid

Cons:

Hot in summer, Looks a bit funny

Best Uses:

Street

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Haven't tested its durability/protection (knock on wood) - and hopefully never do -
but it fits well & its low profile enough under my leather riding jacket (which is tight)
quality is decent & it LOOKS like it would protect well if need be (hard plastic plates)
since its a full vest it won't come off or move, but that makes its warm (and it looks like a bullet proof vest.....)

Not bad

By Diablo

from Mobile, AL on 4/3/2007

Pros:

Easy To Use, Lightweight

Cons:

Not made for big chest

Best Uses:

Long Rides, Street

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I am a big guy, large chest and it does not seem made to fit a size 48 (suit size)

Very cool, and comfortable.

By Peking from GA on 2/27/2007

Pros:

Durable, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Versatile

Best Uses:

Long Rides, Off-Road, Racing, Street

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I love wearing this under my regular jackets, like when I am riding my bike to work and home.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Fits nice, back coverage questionable

By rev

from Toronto, Canada on 12/19/2006

Pros:

Easy To Use, Snug fit

Best Uses:

Street

Everything fits very nice* and I like the quality of the product, I noticed it came in 2 sizes so I read up alot on which size to get. Now that I got the the "regular" and not the large I have to say, at just shy of 6 feet I think I needed the large as the back coverage isn't as complete as I'd like. Its 2-4" too low at the top and doesnt go down to the tail bone. That being said my wife quicky adopted ownership of my vest. I haven't tried the large yet, so I don't know how useful this information truly is.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great armor!

By The sweaper

from Glendora, CA on 12/6/2006

Pros:

Easy To Use, Lightweight, Strong, Stylish

Best Uses:

Long Rides, Racing, Street

I am very pleased with this armor. it fits perfectly under all of my riding jackets. Never feels bulky. Always feels well snugged in and much safer. Looks great too!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

very good

By Koki from Wailuku, Hawaii on 10/10/2006

Pros:

Durable, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Versatile

Best Uses:

Long Rides, Street

good product, keeps me protected with out using hot bulky gear

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Under armor

By Zyrix from Las Vegas on 9/20/2006

Pros:

Durable, Easy To Use, Lightweight, Versatile

Best Uses:

Long Rides, Street

I just wear it under my clothing or jacket when riding around town as a precaution. Gives some peace of mind to know that my back is protected if a car decided to make road kill out of me.

I would buy this

By rob96 from montral canada on 6/26/2006

Best Uses:

Good all around replacement pad

i like this product

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