11/06/2022
An Undercover Agent?😅
Let's talk about the Cover i mean Protection levels today.
The difference between CE-Level 1 and 2 is the amount of force the protector can take. In essence, CE-Level 2 protectors can simply take more force than a Level 1 protector can.
A limb or back protector is meant to disperse impact energy throughout the protector to help reduce the amount of force your body takes on the point of impact. While no protector can claim to protect you 100% from injury, a Level 2 protector gives you the highest level of protection available. In the case of Bohn’s protectors, ours provide you with incredibly lightweight, comfortable coverage you barely feel.
Joint protectors and back protectors have different limits for the different levels:
EN 1621-1:2012 (joint protectors – shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, shin):
Level 1: residual force below 35 kN
Level 2: residual force below 20 kN
EN 1621-2:2014 (back protectors):
Level 1: residual force below 18 kN
Level 2: residual force below 9 kN
*please note, tailbone and thigh armor cannot be Certified level 1 or 2 however, they are made of the same materials that our Level 2 proctors are made of. They are slightly thinner for added comfort. This extra attention to these two areas gives you maximum protection that is the thinnest and the lightest possible.
