Advice & Guides Motorcycle CE armour markings explained
If it feels like armour in your bike kit then the law demands it is actually proper, protective armour. Here's how to tell how effective your impact protection is...
3 Feb 2022
Description
The special polymer material used to make TetraHex™ armour was chosen because of its remarkable viscoelastic properties that allow it to absorb energy, dampen vibrations, and withstand deformation. It has the properties of a solid and a liquid all rolled into one.
When you push or pull on it, it deforms like a soft substance, almost like clay or honey, but here's the magic, it slowly returns to its initial shape without any cracks or damage.
Manufacturer
Spada Tetrahex Full Back Protection
- CE Level 2
- Low temperature tested to -10°C
- Conforms to standard EN1621-1:2012
The special polymer material used to make TetraHex™ armour was chosen because of its remarkable viscoelastic properties that allow it to absorb energy, dampen vibrations, and withstand deformation. It has the properties of a solid and a liquid all rolled into one.
When you push or pull on it, it deforms like a soft substance, almost like clay or honey, but here's the magic, it slowly returns to its initial shape without any cracks or damage.
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