Knox Shield Armoured Hoody review: High performance single layer AAA rated armoured hoody designed for any riding situation. This guide considers the listed features and the checks to make before buying.
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Key features of Knox Shield Armoured Hoody
Sportsbikeshop lists the following details for the checked version:
- Constructed with Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene fibres, knitted with elastane and soft cotton
- Micro-Lock CE level 1 shoulder and elbow armour included
- YKK zips throughout
- Two exterior zipped pockets with soft zip pullers and an extra visor wipe included in 1 pocket
- Two additional internal low profile pockets
- Interior earplug and mobile phone pocket
Protection and construction
The listed garment certification is Class AAA. This describes the clothing classification; the impact protectors have their own ratings.
The specification lists protection at the back, elbow and shoulder. Check that these areas sit correctly when you adopt your riding position.
Fit and your riding kit
Assess the jacket in your normal riding position, with the layers you intend to use. Check sleeve coverage, movement at the shoulders and any supplied armour positions. If you want to connect it to trousers, confirm both sides of the connection rather than assuming that similar-looking zips are compatible.
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