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This article describes the SAS-TEC SC1/06EVO level 2 protectors, which are probably the most covering and protective on the market.

At the end of the article I show how I integrated them to a generic motorcycle jeans as knee protections, and to my winter jacket as elbow protections.

The photos in the article are mine.

Synthesis: Excellent protection (40% above standard) and huge joint coverage (see dimensions and photos below), low weight, decent ventilation, and reasonable price.

Marketing:

1 model, sold around 18€ :

• SC-1/06EVO (Elbow B/Knee B)
  • Dimensions : 41,5 cm x 26 cm** x 1,6 cm
  • Weight : 145 g

Available on fc-moto.de.

Characteristics of the shells :

• Certification: Level 2 (not certified T+/T-) ¹
• Actual protection: The manufacturer announces a majority < 12 kN (standard: 20 kN on average, maximum 30 kN) + a resistance to heating of its materials up to 100°C.
• Manufacture: Hungary, Latvia and Indonesia (source)
• Lifespan announced: 10 years
• Type of material : Visco-elastic, adjusts with the body heat
• Ventilation : Good

Manufacturer’s data sheet :

• SAS-TEC SC-1/06EVO](https://www.sas-tec.de/en/products/sc-1-06evo-new/)

Source for longevity and temperature:

• SAS-TEC about-us material

My experience with comfort, alternatives and integration into motorcycle clothing:

The material is comfortable and soft, adjusts quickly to body temperature, and does not get hot. My experience is that the flexibility, texture and fit are superior to the D3O.

These pads completely envelop the joints and yet they cause very little discomfort, which is quite impressive.

Alternatives:

My research did not find many comparable protections:

• There are those from BMW: Quite a few pictures in the excellent article Protecting your bones and joints from the AFMB association -> !!! WARNING - the article has photos of injuries!!!;
• Rukka makes an impressive knee brace in D3O (My recap on Rukka D3O Air XTR protections) but it is much more expensive and the D3O is less comfortable ;
• Rev’It makes a SeeFlex RV12 of 34,7 x 13 cm (My review on Rev’It SeeFlex protections): 6 cm shorter and a priori less covering laterally. Reviews also say it is not very comfortable (hard and sharp edges);
• Held sells a green Quatrotempi model, which seems to be a white label of the old SAS-TEC SC1/06 model.

My jeans/blouson integrations:

Genoux :

At the time I bought these shells, I was looking for a slightly reassuring pair of jeans for my occasional trips on the fast lane.

So I took a DXR Howell City CE from Motoblouz ², whose general cut suited me, I looked for the most covering shells available, and I sewed new pockets.

Comparison with the original shells of the jeans (ESquad Hilon level 1) :

Mesh pocket creation (50g polyester + strips velcro bought for a few euros at extremtextil.de) :

(The pockets seem very loose, but as the protections are enveloping they are naturally positioned in place)

After wearing them several times, including 2 days in a row, I can say that the shells are noticeable but their presence is still bearable.

The only discomfort I felt was when putting on my boots: The protection goes down so low that it prevents you from lifting the bottom of your pants to close the boots.

Elbows :

In addition to the pants, I integrated these shells as elbow protection in a jacket: In width they fit in the pocket without forcing, I reduced the length a little so that they stop a few cm before my wrist.

Cutting :

Edited on 06/15/2021: Added pictures of the SC-1/06EVO shells compared to the SC-1/EVO1 and SC-1/EVO2.

Comparison of SC-1/EVO1 (shoulder B, elbow/knee A) and SC-1/06EVO (shoulder/knee B) :

Comparison of SC-1/EVO1 (shoulder B, elbow/knee A), SC-1/EVO2 (elbow B, shoulder/knee A) and SC-1/06EVO (shoulder/knee B) :

Lectures :

• Motorcycle Gear Hub - SAS-TEC Armor Review: SC-1/06 Motorcycle Protectors