One of the questions I asked Mike about his protectors was whether they were CE approved and his reply was more than sufficient to convince me that these protectors are above and beyond what are already available on the market. The truth is that in the quest to regulate items/industries with the higher purpose of protecting the consumer, it doesn’t always go as planned. Financial influence and size of company plays a role in how things get regulated and in the end an inferior product can be given the label because they had the financial backing, time and resources to jump through all the hoops. This is where the little guy loses, but thanks to Mike and his tireless efforts to perfect his product (which continues to improve as technology moves forward) we are the beneficiaries of his hard labor. This was his response to my question (BTW have I told you I love Mike’s candor?):
The CE standard is a direct adaptation of the extensive testing performed by Dr. Roderick Woods of Cambridge University in the UK. It just so happens that back in 1994, before there was a CE standard, Dr. Woods graciously impact tested our proposed design.
It was Dr. Woods guidance and suggestions during these numerous tests that lead directly to the “patented”Impact Armor design you see today. Dr. Woods never asked for payment or favor. There would be no Impact Armor if it wasn’t for Dr. Woods unselfish generosity.
Also remember one thing. Unlike Tpro, Knox, Dainese, Alpinestars etal, We did not put our protection on a single individual until we had our “bright idea” impact tested.
CE: standard. We make made to measure armor. To obtain the govt. stamp requires that we submit a complete protector for each size we intend to sell. This is impractical and expensive. Besides the fact it just ticks me off. Our protection exceeded the current level 2 standards back in 1995. The government adapted, almost verbatim, Dr. Woods testing standards and methods. That’s why I call him the “God father” of the CE standard.
In the past I’ve been contacted by wags who wanted me to give them the test results obtained by Dr. Woods. For some reason they get indignant when I refuse. divulge what it took me years to achieve? I suppose he’ll be calling Apple next and ask them for the inner workings of the iPhone.
I also should state that these protectors are not just for racers, they are for the street riders as well. I believe we face dangers on the track, but those are dangers we put ourselves in…on the street we are faced with dangers unforeseen and wouldn’t it make sense to protect ourselves for the sake of our families. The protectors are worn under the jacket and pants and are unlike the bulky protectors we are accustomed to seeing, they are made to fit you specifically and as they warm up they mold to your body. Impact armor also custom makes armor to replace the pads in your jacket and pants just call and ask him how to place the order. Don’t forget to use the code for your discount: MV119 – 5% for either chest or back and 10% for both.