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Thread: Knox Gilet Air X vest

Started 1 month, 3 weeks ago by njexpress
So I tried on my new knox Gilet X air vest underneath my size 40/50 new Dainese LS suit - I couldn't even get the zipper up. I am doing a size swap for 42/52 but I am guessing it is still going to be tough. Ironically, 3 weeks and 5 lbs ago, I tried a size 40 with an icon back protector and I was able to zip up successfully. Now with the bohn armor shorts and Gilet Air x vest (It comes with a ...
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njexpress replied 1 month, 3 weeks ago
ok - so i got a size 42/52 suit and I could wear the vest and the suit on a ful stomach (yeayyy!!!). Suit: Once I am on the bike and start riding, I barely feel it!!! It's 60 degress out and it feels pleasant (borderline cold) with just the suit on!!! It fits like a Laguna seca - I can't explain it better. Vest: With the vest and suit on, it is really toasty!!!!! But the kicker is: The back ...

njexpress replied 1 month, 3 weeks ago
OK - I have come up with a two pronged solution to the situation: 1) Wear the waist straps of the vest as low as possible so the back protector pad doesn't push up. This AM, I rode with the protector vest as is for 10 miles and I had to stop and do this adjustment since I could barely see ahead of me in the curves - The helmet was getting lifted up at the back and got kinda wonky and low up till...

njexpress replied 1 month, 2 weeks ago
All I had to do was to seperate the vest fabric and the back protector. It took a good 30 minutes to do it patiently but once done, I no longer have the issue. I just wear the back protector low on the hips and stick the chest protector inside the suit and voila!!! I am all set and secure!!! cheers!! --njexpress

Phatstud replied 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Very interesting.

 

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Knox Gilet Air X vest
Published (2009-11-17 06:58:00)
All I had to do was to seperate the vest fabric and the back protector. It took a good 30 minutes to do it patiently but once done, I no longer have the issue. I just wear the back protector low on the hips and stick the chest protector inside the suit and voila!!! I am all set and secure!!! cheers!! --njexpress
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Knox Gilet Air X vest
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Very interesting.

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