Hi mate - i prefer the new style body armour. Only things against it are reduced mobility (try a new one on and see if you can move well) and extra heat so i bought one with a mesh rather than a solid lining. You dont need to buy the big name makes tho - mine came from ebay (spain) and was 60 quid inc postage and seems to be just as good quality as the big brand name stuff, lasted two years of racin and green laneing and crashin and survives the washin machine / tumble drier too..