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Hi-tech motorcycle armour low-tech tested
By Visordown News on 18/02/2010 12:41:12
Watch the guys at Gizmag put new British armour under the hammer
THE GUYS at Australian-based technology-driven website Gizmag have come up with an interesting way of testing the performance of a British made new-style of motorcycle clothing armour.The protective material, called d3o, is soft and flexible
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Weise release Knox armoured gloves
By Nathan Clark on 23/05/2011 16:31:33
Two new gloves with integrated Knox scaphoid protection system for road and track use
Press release from WeiseTwo new gloves from WEISE®, the track-specification Vortex and the short cuff Daytona, both featuring full grain leather construction and the Knox Scaphoid Protection System®.With a kangaroo leather palm, twin layered with Kevlar inserts at key impact poi...
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New: Knox Track Vest
By Visordown on 30/01/2012 11:00:51
New armoured vest from Knox priced at £149.99
Knox have released a new armored vest that combines 'the protection and flexibility of the Level 2-approved back protector, with the comfort and convenience of a vest'.The Track vest features a back protector and soft foam padding at the chest, with the ability to fit chest prote...
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BMW launch 'Coverall' one-piece suit
By Visordown News on 16/02/2009 18:29:07
Easy to slip on and off, waterproof and armoured - yours for £420
BMW HAVE released their new 'Coverall' suit, designed to worn over any kind of clothing - including a business suit. BMW claim the light, modern and comfortable design of the CoverAll is unbeatable. It can be slipped in and out of in a matter of seconds, thanks to a long front zi...
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Knox get into gloves
By Ian Malnis on 26/10/2009 15:40:21
Armour specialists Knox are going to be venturing into new territory with some armoured gloves. First look will be at the NEC.
Knox have just teased us by releasing some very non-specific pictures of their new glove lines. Looks to us that there's a ratchet-type system for wrist security, lots of armour to go around and good looks to go with it. The new products should
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Want to know all about protective clothing?
By Visordown News on 11/03/2010 08:12:35
Dainese launches Paris show based around the history of protective armour
ITALIAN CLOTHING giant Dainese is hosting a show in Paris over the coming months based around the history of protective armour and its development for the future.The exhibition: 'A Toute Epreuve: New Technologies for Protecting the Human Form
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Ice Racing - Going to extremes
By Luke Ponsford on 15/09/2010 12:05:03
Spiked tyres, sub-zero temperatures, exotic facial hair and home-made armour - this ice racing is snow joke
-looking people wearing battered motorcycle leathers, home-made steel chest plates and sundry items of ice-hockey armour; an ambulance. And that's about it. No sponsorship, no bar, no hospitality area. Just a couple of officials in fluorescent bibs on hand in case
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How cool are these Knox gloves?
By Ian Malnis on 02/11/2009 09:33:57
Knox are heading into new territory with the release of their first set of motorcycle gloves and they look awesome!
Visordown broke the first news of Knox's new line of riding gloves last week, and we've been able to get another image. We can't wait to see them in person at the NEC and try them on. How cool are these?
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New: Knox Zero OutDry gloves
By Ben Cope on 04/10/2011 13:55:57
Winter gloves with that cool closure system
Check out these new Winter gloves from Knox.Knox have pioneered OutDry technology for winter gloves with their Zero, launched earlier this year. Based on a patented lamination process, the waterproof and breathable membrane is bonded directly to the glove’s external shell by the...
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Used: Forcefield Pro L2 back protector review
By Ben Cope on 04/10/2011 11:08:57
7-years old and still going strong, but for one small issue
Back in 2004 I was at the peak of my crashing days, managing to fall off a motorcycle with alarming regularity. I just had to look at a motorcycle and I'd fall over.I picked up this Forcefield after putting a rather worrying dent in my Knox Stowaway having landed on a tree-stump....
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