neck protection?

Just wondered what kind of neck protection is available? I've seen those racing jackets with the bump in the neck area (not sure what the proper name for them is) but seeing as I don't go particularly fast and I'm not on a super bike, I'd feel really silly wearing one.
As my job (and lifestyle) dictates I need to be in top physical form, I like to take all precautions possible to prevent crashing and/or injury. It's all well and good having knees, hips, elbows etc armour (and obviously a helmet), ones neck is pretty exposed...
I've seen some jackets that inflate if you come off... any good?

[jambo]

Hi Agy,
If you mean the humps on the back of race suits like this

Then the only benefit is aerodynamics, not protection so I wouldn't fuss. If you're looking at something else, pop up a picture or a link and we'll have a little look

Jambo

ah yes those are the ones. I thought maybe they help you roll a bit more safely protecting the neck if you come off

another thing I want to ask; in my bering jacket the back protector is just a bit of flat foam. looks a bit flimsy. is it not meant to be a bit more firm? doesn't look like much of a protection. nothing like the elbow and shoulder stuff which is pretty sturdy.
i can see i can get a knox one for about 20 quid.

It's because most rider will either wear separate protection ( I use forcefeild front and rear ) or an aftermarket insert ( I have the RST one in my town leather jacket )

Hope this helps.

[yorkie_chris]

Back armour, built in is OK if you get a decent one. However FAR superiour is a proper back protector

e.g http://www.raceleathers.co.uk/buy/Ha.../hal657000.htm

Or the forcefield one which is very similarly made but slightly different shape.

There are various certs for force transmission and there have been some good articles etc.

[Shawthing]

http://www.twowheel.co.uk/hit-air-nw...g-cushion.html

[Luckypants]

I saw some German riders wearing full neck braces while on holiday in the Alps. The looked similar to this http://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/...FU6JfAod3VQATA

Dunno if they are good, bad or indifferent but these are the sort of things available.

I'd advise a good back protector before a neck brace, do a search about them, loads of information on here about various makes.

EDIT : Forcefield to a women's specific back protector, with the waist and chest straps placed more ergonomically for ladies.

[Messie]

Originally Posted by agy

another thing I want to ask; in my bering jacket the back protector is just a bit of flat foam. looks a bit flimsy. is it not meant to be a bit more firm? doesn't look like much of a protection. nothing like the elbow and shoulder stuff which is pretty sturdy.
i can see i can get a knox one for about 20 quid.

Just a quick comment about the sturdiness of protection material. I was told by Hideout leathers (who do know what they're talking about) that they put flexible armour into knee, elbow, hips etc areas, rather than the solid plastic stuff. The armour isn't there to stop the impact of body on tarmac causing breaking - practically nothing will do that other than lack of force - but to minimise the abrasive effects of rubbing the sticking out bits onto the road.

I'm assuming the more solid back protectors are there to hold the spine firm and to prevent twisting type of damage as much as anything else.

[NTECUK]

Moto GP riders don't have neck braces .
If it had benefit they would .