I have a request for the CEO that may be a new product for them... We ride in high avalanche terrain and always have air bags on, Riding hard in steep demanding terrain means you need to move fast and jump around on the sled to avoid wrecks- I tried a TekVest under the AvPack and it was cumbersome, I wasn't as nimble, as the Av pack is 15+lbs to start with, add layers, pieps, vest.... nearly everyone I ride with refuses to wear tekvest because of these issues- for a single event spot, like hucking a big drop, yes, but for every day I'd love a "vitals only" that takes into consideration the pack. Have they tried removing the armor where the pack is?
Hi Mike and thanks for taking the time to comment. We have offered the Crossover and Outback models for avy pack rider for 5 years now. Dealers don’t stock them so easy to miss. Pop me an e-mail and I would love to discuss the mountain market with you. We are also working on a brand new model that may be right up your ally. steve@tekrider.com Cheers Steve Brand. CEO-type Crossover: tekrider.ca/collections/tekvest/products/the-crossover Outback: tekrider.ca/collections/tekvest/products/the-outback tekrider.ca/collections/tekvest/products/the-outback-additional-items
oh- sorry, missed this, I bought a regular vest and made the back panel removable, so under a av pack it works perfectly! :) thx for reply! @@AdventureStreamingGuys
Please keep doing what you are doing. I lost my husband in a snowmobile accident on Feb 7/09. He had 3 different fatal injuries that were caused by broken ribs. Just coming against the handle bars can cause broken ribs. PLEASE wear a tek vest if you ride. Your loved ones are waiting at home.
What an interesting find; I was just searching for riding vests (for my Dual Sport Moto rides) and this popped up. I recognized that field artillery patch as soon as I saw it, I was stationed in Germany and attached to the Pershing Units in 83. First Unit was 1/41st and the 2nd was 2/9th, both in Southern Germany, my base was called "Bismark" in a small town called Schwabish G'muned, an hour south of Stuttgart. We wore the BDU and OD Green uniform you showed.
Absolutely, Test Vest best on the market hands down. Now that I have one I won't ride without one. Makes not only for safety but also gives my back a much more comfortable ride.
I wear mine on On my dual sport. Where I live in Northern Ca. the trails are cut through dense Manzanita brush and when they cut the manazanita they tend to make punji sticks out of them, that will go right through you like a knife. The vest will also protect you from mere tip overs where you might otherwise bruise you. The thing that amazes me is that I've never seen anyone else wearing one on the trails. P.S. I've got a pair of large sleeves for the vest for sale cheap if you need a pair.
Unfortunately, my uncle passed away in Nov. 2013. My mom said he went to basic at Ft. Dix, NJ. Then follow on training at the Redstone Arsenal in Alabama. She thinks he was stationed in or around Munich in '71/'72, she's not 100% sure though.
Adventure Streaming Guys, thanks for your service. My dad was stationed in Germany too. He was drafted in '66, then he enlisted (had to do 3yrs instead of 2) so he could "kind of" pick what he wanted to do (Combat Engineers). After serving in Vietnam (3-'67 to 3-'68 w/25th ID) he still had about 10 months of service time left. He was stationed in Nuremberg, 4-'68 to 1-'69, my grandma left the Christmas Tree up til he got home. He wasn't involved with missiles. He always says he went to Germany to relax and drink beer. He'll be 73 this summer!
I have read the #1 cause of death in Snowmobiling is drowning Of course you can avoid this if you don't cross water or frozen water.. Not an option in many regions.. It is my impression that the high density padding recasts when you hit asphalt hard.. I.E. Motorcycle accident.. Last Fall I bought a cheap Chinse motocross padded vest and pants with mesh .. Made to go under motocross pants and shirt.. But my plan is to wear it on a street bike when it's so hot out you only want to wear a T-shirt and pants. The Idea is hitting the pavement with plastic armor not my skin.. Same thing .,, I often ride with out gloves but that is a bad idea too..
Thanks for the comment Mike. I know the last few years the number one cause for sledding accidents has been excessive speed and loss of control...this type of impact is where the TEKVEST really helps.
@@AdventureStreamingGuys My Cousin who is now 84 years old Bought a Polaris Indy 340 Liquid the first year they came out.. He has always said those big High Horse Power sleds are the first to the accident scene.
@@AdventureStreamingGuys I will agree a TEKVEST is a good idea but it's not gonna help that much if you hit a tree at 50 MPH .. I tend to slow down a little in the Woods but will ride faster in Open areas.. Back in the 1970's people raced from Bar to Bar and had drinks at every bar.. I know there were accidents but I don't know Statistics.. I had a girl friend who used to Snowmobile .. Her Family came up to a T Intersection and 3 sleds had run off the end of the road and hot a tree killing 3 of them.. You can't go fast if you can't see what is ahead too .
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I have a request for the CEO that may be a new product for them... We ride in high avalanche terrain and always have air bags on, Riding hard in steep demanding terrain means you need to move fast and jump around on the sled to avoid wrecks- I tried a TekVest under the AvPack and it was cumbersome, I wasn't as nimble, as the Av pack is 15+lbs to start with, add layers, pieps, vest.... nearly everyone I ride with refuses to wear tekvest because of these issues- for a single event spot, like hucking a big drop, yes, but for every day I'd love a "vitals only" that takes into consideration the pack. Have they tried removing the armor where the pack is?
I will forward this information to Tekvest, you could also send them information from their website tekrider.com
Mike...email me your phone number and the Steve Brand the CEO will call you. He just requested your number. Thanks
Hi Mike and thanks for taking the time to comment. We have offered the Crossover and Outback models for avy pack rider for 5 years now. Dealers don’t stock them so easy to miss. Pop me an e-mail and I would love to discuss the mountain market with you. We are also working on a brand new model that may be right up your ally. steve@tekrider.com Cheers Steve Brand. CEO-type
Crossover: tekrider.ca/collections/tekvest/products/the-crossover
Outback: tekrider.ca/collections/tekvest/products/the-outback
tekrider.ca/collections/tekvest/products/the-outback-additional-items
oh- sorry, missed this, I bought a regular vest and made the back panel removable, so under a av pack it works perfectly! :) thx for reply! @@AdventureStreamingGuys
glad it worked out @@michaelbridan
Please keep doing what you are doing. I lost my husband in a snowmobile accident on Feb 7/09. He had 3 different fatal injuries that were caused by broken ribs. Just coming against the handle bars can cause broken ribs. PLEASE wear a tek vest if you ride. Your loved ones are waiting at home.
Justbev...so sorry for your loss. And thank you for the comment supporting safety while riding!
What an interesting find; I was just searching for riding vests (for my Dual Sport Moto rides) and this popped up. I recognized that field artillery patch as soon as I saw it, I was stationed in Germany and attached to the Pershing Units in 83. First Unit was 1/41st and the 2nd was 2/9th, both in Southern Germany, my base was called "Bismark" in a small town called Schwabish G'muned, an hour south of Stuttgart. We wore the BDU and OD Green uniform you showed.
I was stationed at bismark and was even the aide-de-camp for the commanding general Bean . Thanks for watching
Absolutely, Test Vest best on the market hands down. Now that I have one I won't ride without one. Makes not only for safety but also gives my back a much more comfortable ride.
Steve made me one this winter and I can't believe I waited so long to get one!
TekVest is having a demo day Friday the 13th (April) at Auberge 31 in Mont Valin, check it out.
great review, obviously the top of the line product.
Yep....Can't beat a tekVest.
I wear mine on On my dual sport. Where I live in Northern Ca. the trails are cut through dense Manzanita brush and when they cut the manazanita they tend to make punji sticks out of them, that will go right through you like a knife. The vest will also protect you from mere tip overs where you might otherwise bruise you.
The thing that amazes me is that I've never seen anyone else wearing one on the trails.
P.S. I've got a pair of large sleeves for the vest for sale cheap if you need a pair.
great feedback and tips..thanks
So cool how you can personalize such a high quality product with your old uniform.
it was amazing to me what they were able to do...
I am guessing they silk screened new Fabric with Camouflage ???
those are actual uniforms not silk screened.
Good work I like the vids..
Robert DH thanks man!
My uncle was in a Pershing Missile Unit in the 70's.
what part of Germany was he stationed?
Unfortunately, my uncle passed away in Nov. 2013. My mom said he went to basic at Ft. Dix, NJ. Then follow on training at the Redstone Arsenal in Alabama. She thinks he was stationed in or around Munich in '71/'72, she's not 100% sure though.
@@6.8SuperDutyDriver yah...that makes sense, thanks for the follow up.
Adventure Streaming Guys, thanks for your service. My dad was stationed in Germany too. He was drafted in '66, then he enlisted (had to do 3yrs instead of 2) so he could "kind of" pick what he wanted to do (Combat Engineers). After serving in Vietnam (3-'67 to 3-'68 w/25th ID) he still had about 10 months of service time left. He was stationed in Nuremberg, 4-'68 to 1-'69, my grandma left the Christmas Tree up til he got home. He wasn't involved with missiles. He always says he went to Germany to relax and drink beer. He'll be 73 this summer!
6.4 HemiDriver thank you. It was an honor and privilege to serve. And yes the German beer is great 👍
TekVests aren't cheap but neither are medical bills. My co-pay / deductible is more then the cost of a TekVest which is why I plan on getting one.
agree...but the vests will last a lifetime too
which vests do you prefer? How long have you worn one?
I like the trail pro
Where do I buy one. I tryed to take out a tree last spring. Hurt for months
Mark Hoffert try google techrider.com
Mark Hoffert yah.. a tree jumped out at me and got my ribs lol
I have read the #1 cause of death in Snowmobiling is drowning Of course you can avoid this if you don't cross water or frozen water.. Not an option in many regions..
It is my impression that the high density padding recasts when you hit asphalt hard.. I.E. Motorcycle accident.. Last Fall I bought a cheap Chinse motocross padded vest and pants with mesh .. Made to go under motocross pants and shirt.. But my plan is to wear it on a street bike when it's so hot out you only want to wear a T-shirt and pants. The Idea is hitting the pavement with plastic armor not my skin.. Same thing .,, I often ride with out gloves but that is a bad idea too..
Thanks for the comment Mike. I know the last few years the number one cause for sledding accidents has been excessive speed and loss of control...this type of impact is where the TEKVEST really helps.
@@AdventureStreamingGuys
My Cousin who is now 84 years old Bought a Polaris Indy 340 Liquid the first year they came out.. He has always said those big High Horse Power sleds are the first to the accident scene.
@@mikeskidmore6754 and consider current day....850 + CC's are prevalent everywhere.;-)
@@AdventureStreamingGuys I will agree a TEKVEST is a good idea but it's not gonna help that much if you hit a tree at 50 MPH .. I tend to slow down a little in the Woods but will ride faster in Open areas..
Back in the 1970's people raced from Bar to Bar and had drinks at every bar.. I know there were accidents but I don't know Statistics..
I had a girl friend who used to Snowmobile .. Her Family came up to a T Intersection and 3 sleds had run off the end of the road and hot a tree killing 3 of them.. You can't go fast if you can't see what is ahead too .
@@mikeskidmore6754 sounds you are an experienced rider
watched the video..... then bought a tekvest
you won't regret it!