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I think Spidi just launched a back protector with a chest protector in, knox do a couple too. Seem a wee bit gimmicky, i'd sooner have a really good back protector. IE, Forcefield. (I don't, I have an old Knox Ricochet, which is at best OK- but it's convenient)

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Forcefield also do a chest protector that straps on, could be worn with the back protector too. Personally I think a decent back protector on it's own is adequate. I just ordered the Forcefield L2 Pro so I will post a mini review of it when I get it if you like? Hopefully it will be comfortable enough, not sure if I ordered the right size or not as I couldn't make head nor tail of their size guide so I just went for a medium.

Re: Body Armour
 

Well the way I see it you can break a lot of ribs and have some spare, you only get one spine...

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I have a dianese back and coxyx protector, more expensive than most but worth it.......its by a very long way more comfortable than any of the other on the market that I tried, which was pretty much every single one going, and offers much much better protection to areas than most, the coxyx area protection i think is essential and alot dont have it.

Your call, try them all and see which fits YOU the best and is most comfortble under your gear.

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I got a back protector in my Halvarssons jacket, but it feels really exposed around the kidney, pelvis area...any one know of where i could get something that fits the bill? There is a cavity in the jacket that caters for such a thing but I haven't found it yet


edit, after battling with the many pockets in the triple layered jackets I have found a tiny pocket, and managed to squeeze said back protector in there......lo and behold its dropped several inches and is sitting in the right area. Ya see there was a pocket in a pocket......bloody expensive thing....but my is it complicated

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nope....still not right...grrrrr

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That just about sums up Dainese and AlpineStars gear tbh.

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I've got a Lidl back protector for 20 squid.

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I have this....

http://www.planet-knox.com/detail2.aspx?ID=34

Most parts are detachable and you can use it in a variety of ways. I use the back protector in my leather uppers.

I have an aplinestars textile jacket. I removed the oem protectors and use the knox body jacket inside. Fit is great.

When I'm mountain biking I just use the body armour over a t-shirt.

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Couldn't agree more - which is why I was asking about the Dianese one - at 200 quid it's not OTT and I like their kit.

Incidently my leathers are worth more than my bike now... (Without all the kit that goes with them. It's why I can't understand people who buy 8K bikes then say they can't do 90 on a decent back protector...

They way I see it if the D-TEC kit is good enough for racing then it's good enough for me on the road - I've seen real life 'tests' of my leathers at 120mph and the fact that the person who did the 'testing' wrote about both the accident and the cost of getting the kit fixed speaks volumes to me... I just don't want to spend money for no reason.