BOHN BODY ARMOR

By definition many people use this system when it's hot! The armor is easily removed, then wash by hand in warm soapy water. There is no shrinking. No ironing required.

As long as your pants are not skin tight, most people find they fit comfortably and discreetly under jeans. This also means you can ride in your favorite jeans, not baggy padded jeans.

Yes.

No, although we now include the thigh pads, many riders do not use these in the summer - the same applies if you have a suit with some armor already installed. Bohn Armor shirts and pants are extremely versatile. For instance, you may want to wear your pants under leathers that already have knee protection but no hip and thigh armor. Just remove the knee armor and likewise for the other armor sections. Same applies for the shirts.

No, although some people do (on the theory that otherwise they would just be riding in a T-shirt). The Bohn Armor in the shirts and pants provides tremendous impact protection for the vulnerable 'corners' of your body that are likely to come into contact if you fall. While there naturally is some abrasion resistance in the sections, they are not designed to provide abrasion protection like leather or cordura, etc. So choose your outerwear depending on conditions and the kind of riding you're doing that day.

The armor and materials we use meet and exceed the European CE Standard for Motorcycle Body Protection. This requires that a specified minimum amount of energy is actually absorbed in the armor. There is no equivalent standard in the US or Canada. Beware of armor made from foams - soft or hard. Many simply either do not absorb or pass the energy straight through to you!

You can expect to get many seasons use out of the system.

Not in these shirts, due to heat and bulk considerations, but check out our X-Ploit Chest Protectors.

Yes, Bohn Bodyguard is for both sexes. The reason for this is that the stretch-lycra type material is designed to hold the armor in place under your outer clothing, so it's OK to shuffle it up or down until the armor is in the right place, it's important to make sure the armor fits snug. We supply a lot to women who ride with their husbands and want to know why it's only HIM THAT'S PROTECTED.....?!

Yes, these are made for us at a Nike factory in Oregon using the finest materials and incredible attention to detail and finish.