www.planet-knox.com
World Leaders in Body Protection Systems
Planet Knox Ltd. Unit 5, Derwent Mills, Wakefield Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 0HT. Telephone ++44 (0)1900-825825 Fax: ++44 (0)1900 824824 e-mail: sales@planet-knox.com
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With over 25 years of race
inspired development, Knox leads the field in body protection systems.
Its founders were the first to develop and market back
Gregorio Lavilla
protectors in 1981. Today Knox offers you a diverse range of specialist equipment specifically designed to meet and exceed the very toughest of today’s
Yukio Kagayama
impact performance standards. James Ellison
The real deal
Left: Roger Marshall and Wayne Gardner discovering another use for one of our first back protectors in the early 1980’s.
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25 Years of race inspired body protection
Knox now leads the field in body protection systems.
John Reynolds
manufacture our own products, in the UK. We don’t just copy others. Early fibreglass body mould
That’s why our products are different! Our products are engineered by a team that is passionate about producing the most effective
Moulded in our UK factory
protection on the market.
Designed in our UK factory
Handmade in the UK
This constant development and drive to improve our products, using only the best materials available, means that every year the bar is raised.
Concept and graphic design
Prototype mould making
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The Technical Brand
At Knox we innovate, design and
Wrist and elbow movement (C5) Hand and finger movement (C7-T1)
Cervical Division
T4 T5 T6 T7
Sympathetic tone (T1-T12) (including temperature regulation) and trunk stability (T2-T12)
Thoracic Division
Foot motion (L4-S1) and knee flexion (L5) Sexual function (S2-S4) and bowel and bladder activity (S2-S3)
It's a publicised fact that most back
good at everything but we are
professional, choose Knox and
protectors in pockets of motorcycle
specialists and innovators of
you’ll have the best protection on
jackets and suits offer less protection
protection. Our products are not
the market... every item exceeds
than a cheese sandwich.
gimmicks; they are designed,
European Standards and is made
It's also a fact that more than two
developed and engineered by a
with care, using the highest
bikers a week in the UK end up in a
team who have been making
quality materials
wheelchair as a result of a
protection for 25 years.
motorcycle accident.
a naturally strong hexagonal
performance and maximum
honeycomb. It gives
coverage using only high quality
advanced impact
materials. Many of our products
protection and
are still hand made in the UK.
is lightweight
adjacent shows the performance
At Knox our philosophy is to
and breathable.
of the Knox back protectors.
build products that are genuinely
(Source Spinal research) Wearing a Knox back protector
T9
of injury to the back. The chart
T10
L1 L2 L3 L4
certified to the highest standards Lumbar Division
that allow total flexibility and movement on the bike. That’s
L5
S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6
why top MotoGP, WSB and BSB Sacral Division
At the core of Knox protection is
Knox products offer the best in
can significantly reduce he risk
T12
Knee extension (L3)
Whether you ride for fun or as a
T8
T11
Ejaculation (T11-L2) and hip motion (L2)
At Knox we don’t pretend to
racers choose to wear Knox year after year.
88% Contour
Cont
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80%
68%
Ricochet
Stowaway
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This chart shows the impact protection abilities of the Knox back protector range. Every one exceeds the relevant CE impact protection standard... EN1621-2
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Heart rate (C4-C6) and shoulder movement (C2)
C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 T1 T2 T3
You only have one spine so protect it!
Impactenergy energy absorbed absorbed Impact
Breathing (C1-C4) and head and neck movement (C2)
Protect your Freedom
FUNCTIONS AFFECTED by the Spinal cord
The Real Deal
Contour
Highest performance and Ultra
Tour
Race
light. CE approved to Level 2 of EN1621-2. Ultra light weight at only 600g. Engineered and formed in a 5 layer mould that follows the contour of the back. Maximum coverage including side panels. 2 styles Tour and Race Tour - 3 sizes, S/L/L+ Race with coccyx - 2 sizes S/L 3 colours - Black, Camo and Black Retro Optional chest Contour Camo
protector can be fitted.
Contour Black Retro Race
Contour Black Retro
Cross over Z fastener strap system and adjustable side straps for increased posture support (IPS System).
Contour is manufactured in a 5 layer mould that follows the contour of the back.
Contour Camo Race
Contour Race
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Contour
every size. The most comprehensive size range to fit Men, Women and Children. Slim design fits neatly under clothing, even tight race leathers! Made from Thermoplastic Rubber to give superior shock absorption can withstand repeat impacts. CE approved to En1621- 2 level 1 7 Sizes as detailed below 2 Sizes of body belt - S/L Colour - black Cross over Z fastener strap system and adjustable side straps for increased posture support (IPS System).
Ricochet body belts support and help to protect the lower back.
Venturi system shows raised sections for increased air flow... and pinholes for breathability.
Optional chest protector can be fitted.
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large belt
small belt
9 Race
9 plate
8 plate
7 plate
6 plate
5 plate
Ricochet 9R
4 plate
Ricochet
Ricochet - The back protector to suit
Award winning Stowaway was
Size Guides
developed with BSB Team Rizla Suzuki.
Back Protectors,
Suitable for all riders but especially good
Torso length (ie neck to waist) is
for touring as it rolls away into
the correct measurement to use
its own sports bag. The lightest back
when selecting your size of back
protector in the range at only 500g.
protector. If you visit a Knox Dealer, a trained specialist will measure you correctly. Alternatively, you can visit our website, www.planet-knox.com where you can print out a size chart for measuring your torso
CE approved to EN1621- 2 level 1
length.The torso defines the
2 Sizes - S/L Colour - black
minimum area of protection as
Optional chest protector can be fitted.
defined by EU standard EN1621-2.
Size Range Approximate Torso Length Contour S 450mm Contour L 510mm Contour L+ 550mm Contour S RACE** 450mm Contour L RACE** 510mm Ricochet 4 plate 350mm Ricochet 5 plate 400mm Ricochet 6 plate 450mm Ricochet 7 plate 475mm Ricochet 8 plate 510mm Ricochet 9 plate 525mm Ricochet 9 plate RACE** 510mm Stowaway S 450mm Stowaway L 510mm
The torso length is taken from the nape of the neck to the waist. Choose the nearest “torso length� on the size guide. This will give you the ideal size.
Safety Shirts, Gilets and Knox Dry Inside Shirts Size
Chest size in inches Chest size in cm
XS
Small
Medium
Large
X Large
X Large
38 96.5
40 101.5
42 106.5
44 112
46 117
48 122
Shorts and Knox Dry Inside Pants
Spacer fabric for breathability
QR straps that also cross-over for comfort
Breather holes for increased air flow
Size
XS
Small
Medium
Large
X Large
XX Large
Waist size in inches Waist size in cm,
28 71
30 76
32 81
34 86
36 91
38 96.5
Chest Protection Size S Size L
See shirt sizes above
XS/S M/L/XL/XXL
**Please note that the Race back protectors are longer because they have added coccyx protection.
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Stowaway
Stowaway - rolls up for easy storage.
Gilets
Gilets - the easy way to wear protection. Knox Gilets have been designed to give maximum protection with minimum effort. It's as simple as putting on a jacket but with the added benefit of an integral back protector and a removable chest protector. No matter what the weather there is a Gilet to suit the conditions. Gilet - 2 styles for different riding conditions. The Gilet Air is built for summer riding and uses mesh for breathability. The Gilet X Air is built to keep the wind out and
Gilet Air X Incorporates the Award Winning Stowaway back protector.
uses Cold Killers 3D+
Incorporates the Contour back for maximum performance. Superior strong tear resistant
This Gilet is made from Cold Killers 3D+ wind proof fabric.
mesh for breathability. Contour back is CE
Great for touring and can be easily stored. Stowaway back and chest protector are CE approved to EN1621- 2 level 1
approved to EN1621- 2 level 2 Chest - EN1621-2 level 1 6 Sizes -XS/XXL Colour - black
Adjustable side straps on both styles for increased posture support and fit (IPS system)
To choose the correct size please see Page 11
Removable and adjustable CE approved chest protector on both styles
6 Sizes -XS/XXL Colour - black
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Gilet Air
Knox offer a range of protectors
MX riders aren’t superhuman -
been making it since the mid 80s
ideally suited for all types of off
they don’t bounce better than
when we launched our first off road
road or MX riding; protectors that
the rest of us, perhaps they are
range. However most off road riders
have been tested to prove that they
just simply prepared to put up
still confuse our CE approved impact
actually absorb energy and reduce
with more unnecessary injury
protection with traditional hard
the effects of impact. All Knox
and pain than most other
plastic harnesses, which are in fact
protectors are CE certified to
motorcyclists. But we’re not
simple stone deflectors and give
exceed the toughest EU standards.
here to tell you that you should
little or no actual crash protection.
wear Knox body armour you’re consenting adults after all. What we want is to inform you that all that pain and injury can be reduced if you choose to wear Knox. But it’s up to you to make that choice......
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Protect and Survive!
Crash protection isn’t new, we’ve
The Cross Range
Cross Shirt
Cross Shorts
Impact protection, not just
Engineered to be used across a wide
a plastic stone shield - this
range of sporting applications. Made
shirt offers real CE approved
from breathable Airtex mesh with fly front.
impact protection for the
Removable and replaceable CE approved
complete upperbody.
hip, short thigh and Coccyx protector. CE approved to EN1621-1 Sizes XS - XXL
Featuring removable back and chest protector, and fixed shoulder and elbow protectors
Cross guard knee (S) short length shown Size S and L available
with neoprene thumb loop to
Cross shirt front
stop the sleeve riding up. Chest and back protector CE
Cross shorts
approved to EN1621-2 Level 1 Shoulder and elbow protector CE approved to EN1621-1
Cross Guards: Engineered to be used across a wide range of sporting applications. Made from injected
Sizes: XS - XXL
LDPE with integral honeycomb section for outstanding protection. Sewn to a mesh
Rear view to show Award winning Stowaway back protector Featured with Cross Shorts
bonded foam with adjustable soft elastic straps. Short and long lengths available. and transport. CE approved to EN1621-1
Cross guard elbow (L) long length shown Size S and L available
Colour - black
To choose the correct size please see Page 11
Includes mesh carry bag for easy storage
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Adjustable side straps on both styles for increased posture support and fit (IPS System)
Multi Sport Range
Multi Sport Shirt One shirt - multi combination multi purpose - perfect sense. The Ultimate in versatility and high performance. This great looking shirt can be used in a number of ways. There are nine possible combinations making it the most versatile safety shirt, ideal for those participating in a wide range of sporting Back, chest & shoulder option
Multi Sport Shorts
applications. Back, chest, shoulders and arms can be
Multi Sport Suit
used independently so this shirt
This combines all the great features from the shirt
can be worn as one garment or
and shorts in an incredibly comfortable and practical
in eight other ways.
one piece suit. Sizes XS - XXL Colour - black
Chest and back protector CE
Multi Sport Shorts
approved to EN1621-2 Level 1
Designed and engineered for a wide range of
Shoulder and elbow protector CE
sporting applications. Made from breathable Airtex
approved to EN1621-1
mesh and polyester with fly front. Includes removable
Sizes: XS - XXL Colour - black
and replaceable Hip, Long thigh and Coccyx protectors. All Protectors CE approved to EN162-1
Back & chest option
Back & chest option
One piece suit option
Sizes XS - XXL. Colour - black
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Full Multi Sport shirt
Knox Dry Inside is made from
base layer that keeps you
97% soft cotton but unlike
dry. A New innovation
normal cotton it wicks the
from Knox to keep riders
moisture away, leaving the rider
dry and comfortable.
feeling dry and comfortable.
Most motorcycle clothing
The cotton combined with
linings are sticky to wear
Schoeller 3 X Dry technology has
so many riders opt to use
a fantastic wicking capability but
some kind of base layer.
its secret is in the one way water
Cotton is the most
path which means that once the
comfortable fabric and
water vapour or molecules have
feels good against the
been pushed to the outside of
skin but it absorbs
the fabric they are not allowed
moisture so it gets wet,
back through. The garments are
cold and uncomfortable.
also treated with an antibacterial
Up to now riders have
coating to avoid odours.
settled for man made polyesters base layers but they snag easily, cling and can smell.
Available in long or short sleeve tops and long pants. Black/Orange or Black/White Sizes S- XXL 2 colours
Available in long or short sleeve tops and long pants. Black/Orange or Black/White Sizes S- XXL 2 colours
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Knox Dry Inside
Dry Inside – the cotton
SPS
and best selling Aeropack... Streamlined aerodynamic
Knox Scaphoid Protection System
The first glove protection system
shape reduces buffeting
from Knox. There are an estimated
from the wind.
Without SPS - the grab effect breaks the Scaphoid
The leather is worn through
With SPS the glove slides forward eliminating the grab effect.
With SPS the leather is not damaged
100,000 Scaphoid injuries per year
Engineered so that the weight is
in the UK alone. The injury is
carried low, reducing stress to the
common amongst bikers and
lower back over long distances.
the healing process is slow
Main compartment has an expanding
and often complicated. It occurs
zip, giving an extra 20% capacity.
because of the “grab effect� of leather gloves on a road surface.
Compression strap system designed to carry the Stowaway back protector
In an accident the glove palm grips
when not in use, or a carry mat.
the tarmac but the rider is thrown forward. This puts a strain on the Unzip the bottom pouch to reveal
Scaphoid that often results in a
a protected mesh helmet sack.
break due to hyper extension. The
NEW Added stash pouch on waist belt for easy access at tolls.
SPS system is sewn to glove palm
Knox SPS eliminates this grab effect allowing the palm to slide forward, reducing the risk of Scaphoid injury.
New colour scheme. Two tone, black with red reflective trim.
Several leading brands of gloves now incorporate Knox SPS. Contact Knox for further details.
Scaphoid
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Aeropack
The highly acclaimed
Description
Part No
Height
Width
40 41 42 215 216
22cm 27cm 27cm 12cm 16cm
18cm 19cm 20cm 21cm 26cm
** New styles available summer 07 Part No Part No Height
Width
Shoulder - S/L Elbow/Knee - S Elbow/Knee Elbow/Knee Hip Hip
Knox Air X - V2 Description
Shoulder/Elbow/Knee Shoulder/Elbow/Knee Shoulder/Elbow/Knee
47** 45** 45**
129 34 35
22cm 26cm 31cm
18cm 19cm 18cm
Part No
Height
Width
127 128 31 33 238 213 206 64 65 66 67
20cm 25cm 25cm 29cm 33cm 14cm 24cm 38cm 40cm 43cm 48cm
15cm 17cm 15cm 17cm 18cm 26cm 15cm 26cm 29cm 32cm 34cm
Knox Advance X* Description
Shoulder - S/L Elbow/Knee - S Shoulder Shoulder/Elbow Knee Shoulder/Elbow Knee Knee/Shin Hip Hip Back Back Back Back *Supplied with a velcro kit
Knox Advance* Part No
Height
Width
Elbow - S Elbow Arm/Shoulder/Knee Shoulder Shoulder Shoulder Knee Knee/Shin Knee/Shin Hip *Supplied with a velcro kit
26A 1 25 125A 119 125 231 235 161 205
30cm 34cm 28cm 19cm 24cm 24cm 21cm 34cm 34cm 19cm
16cm 15cm 19cm 14cm 19cm 20cm 16cm 20cm 18cm 18cm
Knox does not make clothing
Knox Flexiform
protection partner of many
Smooth, soft feel with thin edges. Breathable. Very comfortable. Hardly noticeable in the garment. In flexible polyeurethene, for excellent impact protection.
Knox Air X – V2 In K resin with built in memory. The size can be altered by squeezing the sides. Breathable. Honeycomb inner for superior impact protection.
but we are proud to be the discerning clothing brands. When buying garments from any of these brands look out for this Knox
Knox CE approved body protection is fitted as original equipment by leading manufacturers into their branded motorcycling clothing.
booklet.
Knox Advance X Award winning protection. A best seller. 3 layer armour with a honeycomb core. Ultra lightweight. Completely flexible.
Knox Advance
Kn ox
Description
For replacement after an accident, or when current armour is uncomfortable, Knox has a size to fit almost every garment on the market
The original popular upgrade. 3D thermoformed 3 layer armour with a polypropylene honeycomb core. Comfortable. Ultra lightweight.
The measurements above represent the actual size of the protector. The protector pockets should ideally be approx 1cm bigger all round. The protector opening should be at least 85% of the width of the protector. Care should be taken when inserting or removing protectors as excess force can cause damage. We will not accept responsibility for damage caused by rough handling.
It is your guarantee that the Knox elbows, shoulders or knees are the genuine articles and are CE approved to EU standard EN1621-1. Please note: The back pad in a jacket or suit may not be a Knox item or even CE approved. Ask your dealer for confirmation and guidance.
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Knox Flexiform
Upgrades
Knox Fitting Guide