inexpensive tekvest/chest protector - Can't afford tekvest, anything out there cheaper? started by fredro
	February 12th 2009 at 7:58 PM Post #1
	fredro bottle rocket scientist fredro is waitin' for the weekend! Updated Friday at 9:26 AM 269 Posts Group: Members Member Since: November 14th 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH, USA Current Sled: 1997 Arctic Cat ZRT 600 2008-2009 Miles: 120
	I want to get a tekvest, or something similar, anyone make a cheaper one? what about a motocross chest protector? 1972 Kitty Cat 1979 John Deere Trailfire 440 1989 Polaris Indy 650 aka FRANKENPOO 1993 Yamaha Exciter II 570 1997 Arctic Cat ZRT 600 Full Throttle Rating: 0 Quick Edit Edit Topic

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	February 12th 2009 at 8:08 PM  [ Modified February 12th 2009 at 8:08 PM ] Post #2
	xcr440 Sundowners Trail Coordinator xcr440 icefish's because having feeling in your fingertips is overrated. Updated Over an hour ago 12582 Posts Group: Members Member Since: February 1st 2003 Location: St.Germain/Edgerton, Wisconsin, USA Current Sled: 03prox700/97xcr440 2008-2009 Miles: 610
	Can you put a price on your safety??? Moto x protector is for roosts of dirt not full frontal impact. safejac is a decent vest also a good beer drinker isnt a picky beer drinker Loggers.... Working their ass off so you can wipe yours! "Steep ground is when your cutting a notch and notice a mountain goat looking at you like you are crazy." - Hexan woodbooga: (WOOD-boog-ah), n. regional dialect, common to areas of New Hampshire and Maine including the towns of Ossipee, Alton, Farmington, Acton, and Lebanon; one who attempts to obtain free firewood to fuel woodburning appliances in an effort to mitigate expenses related to home heating with fossil fuels. Frequently used as a term of derision by non-woodburners who mock the presence of loose bark and other wood waste in the beds of their pickup trucks. 2003 Pro x 700 almond/blue,10-66 black/red team 719 T-flow, 440 mains 1997 xcr440 my clutch kit, 380 mains,T-flow Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	February 12th 2009 at 8:17 PM Post #3
	70panther340 Ride to Live, Live to Ride! 524 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 5th 2009 Location: Clear Lake ,Minnesota, USA Current Sled: 1970 panther 340 2008-2009 Miles: ±800 SoFar
	a pillow in the front and a pillow in the back shall do.... just kiding... i would spend the money, they can save your life. take off your windshield, it'll make you go faster Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	February 12th 2009 at 8:26 PM Post #4
	fredro bottle rocket scientist fredro is waitin' for the weekend! Updated Friday at 9:26 AM 269 Posts Group: Members Member Since: November 14th 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH, USA Current Sled: 1997 Arctic Cat ZRT 600 2008-2009 Miles: 120
	Thanks guys, I was just wonderimg if there was anything else. I will spend the money and get one. 1972 Kitty Cat 1979 John Deere Trailfire 440 1989 Polaris Indy 650 aka FRANKENPOO 1993 Yamaha Exciter II 570 1997 Arctic Cat ZRT 600 Full Throttle Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	February 12th 2009 at 8:32 PM  [ Modified February 12th 2009 at 8:38 PM ] Post #5
	bobp53916 Looking for Sno Pro motor mounts 890 Posts Group: Members Member Since: December 14th 2008 Location: Gwinner ND/Waupun WI Current Sled: 99 ZR600/2000 Sno Pro 2008-2009 Miles: 500+
	Quote originally posted by xcr440 Can you put a price on your safety??? Moto x protector is for roosts of dirt not full frontal impact. safejac is a decent vest also You've never bought a certain helmet because it was cheaper?? I know I have... Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	February 12th 2009 at 9:23 PM  [ Modified February 12th 2009 at 9:24 PM ] Post #6
	xcr440 Sundowners Trail Coordinator xcr440 icefish's because having feeling in your fingertips is overrated. Updated Over an hour ago 12582 Posts Group: Members Member Since: February 1st 2003 Location: St.Germain/Edgerton, Wisconsin, USA Current Sled: 03prox700/97xcr440 2008-2009 Miles: 610
	nope, current dot or snell rating. I also have the snox tek-vest. I buy the best I can afford because I have to be somewhere monday morning. I have yet to need the vest or a helmet but I have them incase I do. a good beer drinker isnt a picky beer drinker Loggers.... Working their ass off so you can wipe yours! "Steep ground is when your cutting a notch and notice a mountain goat looking at you like you are crazy." - Hexan woodbooga: (WOOD-boog-ah), n. regional dialect, common to areas of New Hampshire and Maine including the towns of Ossipee, Alton, Farmington, Acton, and Lebanon; one who attempts to obtain free firewood to fuel woodburning appliances in an effort to mitigate expenses related to home heating with fossil fuels. Frequently used as a term of derision by non-woodburners who mock the presence of loose bark and other wood waste in the beds of their pickup trucks. 2003 Pro x 700 almond/blue,10-66 black/red team 719 T-flow, 440 mains 1997 xcr440 my clutch kit, 380 mains,T-flow Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	February 12th 2009 at 9:48 PM Post #7
	arcticcatmatt Spleen Splitter arcticcatmatt leaving after work for 3 days of shotgun season back home! Updated Friday at 12:16 PM 14007 Posts Group: Moderators Member Since: November 25th 2001 Location: Berkshire, NY, USA Current Sled: 96/97 ZRT 600 2008-2009 Miles: 450
	Motocross protector is not the same. I would go into detail but a search will yield the information you are looking for. Tekvest FTW! Rating: +4 Quick Edit Full Edit

	February 12th 2009 at 9:57 PM Post #8
	polarisIQmn Adrenaline Junkie 652 Posts Group: Members Member Since: August 12th 2007 Location: Freeborn, MN Current Sled: 2006 IQR 600 2008-2009 Miles: 600
	Quote originally posted by bobp53916 Quote originally posted by xcr440 Can you put a price on your safety??? Moto x protector is for roosts of dirt not full frontal impact. safejac is a decent vest also You've never bought a certain helmet because it was cheaper?? I know I have... I've never boughten the cheapest helmet. I was with one of my buddies when he was helmet shopping and he walked up and told the guy @ the dealership, "Show me your cheapest helmet" and he bought it. I couldn't believe it. After cracking a helmet I will never go cheap again on one. It wasn't even a cheap one I cracked. After that incident I went with a Fox V3 helmet, made out of carbon fiber and Kevlar. Chad POLARIS - THE WAY OUT Hit It P*SSY! TEAM CLIMBAX - Ride 'till it hurts! Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	February 12th 2009 at 11:08 PM Post #9
	KingPrat Destroyer of Trailers KingPrat thinks that Shooter is one of the better movies from the last 5 years. Updated Over 3 hours ago 1032 Posts Group: Members Member Since: September 13th 2008 Location: Saugerties, NY Current Sled: 2000 Polaris XC 700 SP 2008-2009 Miles: 200
	Quote originally posted by arcticcatmatt Motocross protector is not the same. I would go into detail but a search will yield the information you are looking for. Tekvest FTW! To whoever gave ACM a -1 on his post, go do a search for his thread from 2005ish about his accident. After reading, you'll understand "spleen splitter" and think to yourself, "what if he was wearing a TekVest?" I think they're a worthwhile investment. Don't skimp on protection. I'll be looking into one this Summer. 2000 XCSP 700: Edge rear suspension, 1.25 Ripsaw, 144 Accord Racing Warthog ZXP studs, Sportech Decals, Stripped Tunnel, 3" Riser, Gutted Airbox, Boyesen Rave Valves Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	February 13th 2009 at 6:28 AM Post #10
	powdermadd440 guzzlin' gas and haulin ass powdermadd440 wonders how long it will be before snowmobiles need to be inspected in Maine. Updated Tuesday at 6:33 PM 2695 Posts Group: Members Member Since: October 15th 2005 Location: Fairfield, ME, USA Current Sled: 2001 edge x 600 2008-2009 Miles: 779
	How much you looking to spend? What size are you? I have this one that I never wear. 2001 edge x 600, Vforce 3 reeds, SLP boost bottle, SLP can, yellow primary spring, 4" RSI risers, RSI backcountry bars, RSI gel wraps, Acerbis hand guards, yellow skidplate, Simmons skis, 1 3/8" camoplast track, RSI ice scratchers Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	February 13th 2009 at 1:31 PM Post #11
	fredro bottle rocket scientist fredro is waitin' for the weekend! Updated Friday at 9:26 AM 269 Posts Group: Members Member Since: November 14th 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH, USA Current Sled: 1997 Arctic Cat ZRT 600 2008-2009 Miles: 120
	Quote originally posted by powdermadd440 How much you looking to spend? What size are you? I have this one that I never wear. I would probably wear an XL, is that what it is? What do you want for it if it is an XL? 1972 Kitty Cat 1979 John Deere Trailfire 440 1989 Polaris Indy 650 aka FRANKENPOO 1993 Yamaha Exciter II 570 1997 Arctic Cat ZRT 600 Full Throttle Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	February 13th 2009 at 2:40 PM  [ Modified February 13th 2009 at 2:40 PM ] Post #12
	motodeficient Waiting for more snow 1358 Posts Group: Members Member Since: July 21st 2007 Location: MAINE Current Sled: 04 XC 660 SP 2008-2009 Miles: 800
	I started wearing a tekvest this year. I don't feel safe without it on anymore. Sometimes I wear it to work. Sometimes I wear it to bed. Better safe than sorry I say. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	February 13th 2009 at 2:59 PM Post #13
	promod Too Many People Know Too Many Things That Just Aren't True 164 Posts Group: Members Member Since: August 9th 2007 Location: Detroit Lakes
	Quote originally posted by bobp53916 Quote originally posted by xcr440 Can you put a price on your safety??? Moto x protector is for roosts of dirt not full frontal impact. safejac is a decent vest also You've never bought a certain helmet because it was cheaper?? I know I have... I used to have people come in to buy a helmet for their kid. "Can't you get a cheaper one?" they'd say. I said you bet, figure how much your kids head is worth & I'll find a cheap helmet to match. Helmets & armor are CHEAP insurance compared to the alternative. Buy the best protection you can afford. I have 3 or 4 smashed or cracked helmets hanging in my shop to remind me what could have happened. I like anything fast enough to do something stupid on Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	February 14th 2009 at 10:45 AM Post #14
	Blecter Junior Member 315 Posts Group: Members Member Since: August 1st 2007 Location: NL, Canada Current Sled: 2002 Ski-Doo Renegade 700 2008-2009 Miles: 300km
	I got a TekVest this year (the snox approved one) and use it every time I ride. They might cost a bit, but it's better to have the protection for when you need it than to skimp and end up not having it when the bad time rolls around. A vote from me for getting a TekVest. 2002 Ski-Doo Renegade 700 -RSI Backcountry Bars & 7" Riser -Powermadd Throttle and Brake Extensions, and Handguards -ZBroz Remote Reservoir Non-Adjust Front Shocks with Triple Rate Springs/X Center and Monster Performance Rear -SlyDog Trail Skis with 6" Shaper Bars up front; 2" track out back -Boyesen Rage Cages For All Your Shock Needs: Monster Performance and Custom Rating: +2 Quick Edit Full Edit

	February 14th 2009 at 4:32 PM Post #15
	SKILIE301 B.S. MILITIA Member 2006 Posts Group: Members Member Since: December 21st 2006 Location: Queensbury, NY, USA Current Sled: 05 Sno Pro?? 04 SP 440 2008-2009 Miles: 1800+
	Thor Senital. They are like 90 bucks, my little brother has one and likes it. SKILIE= wheelie for sleds cuz they dont have wheels!!!! Thank you to my sponsors... Parker MX, T.E.S Racing, V&H Construction, Ground Zero Design Group Trail Sled....................................Racer 2005 Sno Pro 440 Soontobe 600MOD.........2004 Sno Pro 440 Tag Bars.........................................C&A skiis C&A Skis.........................................Custom Sno flap lol Fox Floats Trail conversion thread.....http://www.snowmobilefanatics.com/forum/...splay.aspx B.S. MILITIA Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	February 15th 2009 at 11:13 AM  [ Modified February 15th 2009 at 11:14 AM ] Post #16
	Festus33 SNO PROwler 1285 Posts Group: Members Member Since: February 25th 2006 Location: Mukwonago, Wi., USA Current Sled: Eccentrica and Da Prowla 2008-2009 Miles: 647
	There's one very similar to the TekVest on EBay right now. B Wear protective vest snowmobile BWEAR Tekvest Item number: 180327902304 price: US $160.00 Buy It Now > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- End time: Feb-17-09 18:00:00 PST (2 days 8 hours) Shipping: FREE shipping UPS Ground Service to United States Ships to: United States, Canada Item location: Cheyenne, WY, United States History: 0 bids -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Payment methods: PayPal Meet the seller Seller: 1snowcat( 119) Feedback: 100 % Positive Member: since Mar-17-01 in United States Item Specifics - Item Condition Condition: New Free shipping United States UPS Ground 1 to 6 business days* Let's Take All the Warning Label's Off, and let Nature Sort it Out !!! 1998 A.C. EXT 600 Triple/Triple 1990 A.C. Prowler 440 SNO PROwler 1987 A.C. ElTigre 440 1994 A.C. Tigershark 640 Daytona www.johnmaster.net (Snowmobile Traction Product's) mpsalvage@msn.com ( Snowmobile Salvage and Part's) Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit