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07-05-06, 06:06 PM

I wanted to know what everyones opinion was on the knox/a'stars type ones.

My leathers have a back protector insert but its like having a lump of thick cardboard stuffed down my back.

What do you guys recommed? bet value for money?

Cheers

07-05-06, 06:23 PM

I've bought AND sold an Alpinestars Tech back protector, on ebay! Looks good and would certainly hold up in a prang, but it's quite uncomfortable to wear.

My mate has a knox and I've worn that and is much more comfortable. Also protective too.

My advice go for a knox. Go try a few one...

07-05-06, 06:38 PM

Got a knox stowaway, they take some getting used to, but I wouldnt ride without it now.

07-05-06, 08:22 PM

I have a Knox Contour - while sitting on the roadside with Blueflame after his off, I decided to upgrade my Hein Gericke vest type back protector to something more substantial. It's v comfortable but you do know it's there. I tried the Dainese, A-star and other Knox but this was the best fit/comfort with max protection that I found.

It was £99.99

07-05-06, 08:52 PM

The forcefield ones get good reviews...

There was a long thread about this somewhere?

07-05-06, 08:58 PM

I found the A star uncomfortable - though its solid. I have the knox ricochet. Only thing I dont like about it is the velcro belt. Would feel more solid with a proper clip belt tbh.

But like others wont ride without one - though did the other day and felt very vulnerable for the duration tbh.

Balky001 · 08-05-06, 02:17 AM

I tried the Spidi which was fairly comfy but prefer my Knox Ricochet - the wide velco strap also acts as a girdle if you are a little loose in the middle erm, so I've heard

08-05-06, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thor

The forcefield ones get good reviews...

There was a long thread about this somewhere?

Yup the Forcefield is what I have and I cant criticise much, its got a large area so protects alot of your back and fits very tightly and follows the contour of your back.On mine the straps are going a bit but still it fits very well and tight

http://www.sounddistribution.co.uk/p...recnumber=1549

08-05-06, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lynw

Only thing I dont like about it is the velcro belt. Would feel more solid with a proper clip belt tbh.

The Velcro belt ones do not come undone, they are perfectly secure. They are more comfortable as there are no clips or fasteners to dig in. Which in itself is a good thing in the event of an accident.

I have the clover back protector and It's the most comfortable back protector I have used to date.

embee · 08-05-06, 09:12 AM

Forcefield for me, find it very comfortable, pretty well made too.

I had a pm discussion recently with someone who ended up getting one from
http://www.sounddistribution.co.uk/p...ack+Protectors

looks to be the best price around unless others know different.

07-05-06, 06:06 PM	#1
A-jay Guest Posts: n/a	Back protectors I wanted to know what everyones opinion was on the knox/a'stars type ones. My leathers have a back protector insert but its like having a lump of thick cardboard stuffed down my back. What do you guys recommed? bet value for money? Cheers

08-05-06, 02:17 AM	#7
Balky001 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Leigh - on - Sea, Essex. Posts: 1,491	I tried the Spidi which was fairly comfy but prefer my Knox Ricochet - the wide velco strap also acts as a girdle if you are a little loose in the middle erm, so I've heard __________________ SV650SK3 - GSXR600K2 - GSXR750K6 - ZX636RC1H - HD Sportster 1200 - CBR600F 2012 - GSXR1000K7 - Triumph Bonneville T100 2019 - Aprilia Tuono 660

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07-05-06, 06:23 PM	#2
kciN Guest Posts: n/a	I've bought AND sold an Alpinestars Tech back protector, on ebay! Looks good and would certainly hold up in a prang, but it's quite uncomfortable to wear. My mate has a knox and I've worn that and is much more comfortable. Also protective too. My advice go for a knox. Go try a few one...

07-05-06, 06:38 PM	#3
Rog Guest Posts: n/a	Got a knox stowaway, they take some getting used to, but I wouldnt ride without it now.

07-05-06, 08:22 PM	#4
Scooby Drew Guest Posts: n/a	I have a Knox Contour - while sitting on the roadside with Blueflame after his off, I decided to upgrade my Hein Gericke vest type back protector to something more substantial. It's v comfortable but you do know it's there. I tried the Dainese, A-star and other Knox but this was the best fit/comfort with max protection that I found. It was £99.99

07-05-06, 08:52 PM	#5
thor Guest Posts: n/a	The forcefield ones get good reviews... There was a long thread about this somewhere?

07-05-06, 08:58 PM	#6
lynw Guest Posts: n/a	I found the A star uncomfortable - though its solid. I have the knox ricochet. Only thing I dont like about it is the velcro belt. Would feel more solid with a proper clip belt tbh. But like others wont ride without one - though did the other day and felt very vulnerable for the duration tbh.

08-05-06, 09:12 AM	#10
embee Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,801	Forcefield for me, find it very comfortable, pretty well made too. I had a pm discussion recently with someone who ended up getting one from http://www.sounddistribution.co.uk/p...ack+Protectors looks to be the best price around unless others know different.