Why Bikers Need More Than Just CE Armor

For most bikers, owning a CE-certified riding jacket feels like doing the right thing. CE Level 1 or Level 2 armor has become the accepted safety standard—and for daily city riding, it does a decent job.

But high-speed riding changes everything.

If you ride highways, tour long distances, or enjoy open stretches where speeds rise naturally, the risks you face are very different. At higher speeds, injuries are less about scraped skin and more about what happens to your body when it suddenly absorbs massive force.

That's why for high-speed riders, CE armor alone is no longer enough.

What CE Armor Does Well

CE armor is designed to reduce injuries from direct impacts. Pads placed in the shoulders, chest, elbows, and back help absorb force when a rider falls or hits the ground.

It works well for:

CE armor is important and should always be worn. But it was created as a minimum safety requirement, not complete protection for every riding situation.

Where CE Armor Falls Short at High Speeds

CE armor is passive protection. It reacts only after the crash has already happened.

At highway speeds:

That energy hits the chest, ribs, and spine first. CE pads were never meant to manage such sudden, high-impact forces. This is why riders can suffer serious internal injuries even when their jackets look fine from the outside.

Why High-Speed Crashes Are More Dangerous

At speeds above 80 km/h, crashes are not gentle falls—they are violent stops.

In these moments:

This is why many severe and fatal injuries are caused by impact trauma, not road rash.

Abrasion Protection vs Impact Protection

A lot of riders believe thicker fabric equals better safety. That's only partly true.

At high speeds, most crashes involve impact before sliding, which means managing force is more important than just resisting abrasion.

If your riding includes highways and long stretches, your gear needs to protect you from impact—not just scrapes.

How RideShield's Air-Bag Jacket Fits This Reality

RideShield was created to solve one specific problem: serious and fatal injuries caused by impact loads during motorcycle crashes.

The RideShield Air-Bag Jacket is designed for riders who ride fast, ride far, and ride often on highways.

It starts with CE-certified armor—but goes beyond it.

In the event of a crash, the air-bag system deploys in milliseconds, creating a protective cushion around the most critical parts of the body—chest, ribs, shoulders, and back. This cushion helps reduce the amount of force reaching the rider during a high-impact crash.

Unlike standard jackets that can only react after impact, the RideShield Air-Bag Jacket is built to respond instantly when it matters most.

It is protection meant for riders who understand that speed demands smarter safety.

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