Back protectors

I am new to the biking so i want to ask, if i use a textile jacket would it be safer if a buy a backprotector too.
And the other question is the HJC Helmtes safe to use?

Originally Posted by videobiker

I am new to the biking so i want to ask, if i use a textile jacket would it be safer if a buy a backprotector too.
And the other question is the HJC Helmtes safe to use?

yes....tis recomended
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yes......... they must pass a saftey test to sell them, i dont know how good they are though

Yea, buy a back protector. Infact, even when you buy a leather jacket, the back protector that comes with it isnt much cop. HJC helmets are fine, my dad has one. Just look for the ACU gold sticker - if its good enough for the track, its good enough for the road.

Matt

Got an HJC AC-11 myself and have been pretty pleased with it aprt from the odd misting problem. Light and comfy, and did well in Ride's safety test a couple of years ago.

Cheaper stuff is fine - better to have a cheap armoured jacket, helmet, gloves, back protector, etc. than to not use an expensive one properly or at all. You don't need to spend more than £double digits on any gear if you just want protection.

Yep, HJC helmets are fine, in fact correct me if I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure HJC were set up by ex Shoei folks. TBH, all helmets out there offer very good protection and as Gonzales says, you're much better off spending your total budget on getting every squishy bit covered rather than blowing your budget on one item.

Most jackets will come with a back protector of sorts, whilst these are generally reasonable, crucially they rarely cover the length that a seperate back protector will cover.

[the_lone_wolf]

i have one of the carbon HJC helmets, came recommended by my local dealer - but it being my first and only i can't compare it to any other, however it is light (as you'd expect) it passes all the ACU tests and full carbon (when it's real) is and looks cool. if anything they're meant to be a bit louder than some, but tbh i only really get to that level at ~70mph+ on a fully faired K6

comfort is the most important thing, i'm quite chuffed with mine although they forgot to lube the visor mechanism, make sure it runs smooth or get some silicon lube on it asap

as for equipment, i didn't buy the cheapest but neither the most expensive stuff, i tried to buy up to the level where i didn't feel i was paying vastly extra for the brand name - as a guide i spent about £650-700 on boots/leather trousers/textile jacket/gloves and helmet

whatever you buy just make sure it's on when you ride, otherwise you might as well have not bought anything, you can't put a price on your skin

Some textiles come with armour so just have a good look around and find something that you are comfortable in. Have to say though, some of the cheaper stuff is pretty awful, I certainly wouldn't trust it. Whats your budget? If you do find some textiles that don't have good armour, have a look at Knox back protectors, they are pretty good and can be comfortable too.

Personally, I've got Rukka textiles which I use for commuting and winter riding - the trousers and jacket zip together, full armour and very comfortable. I've road tested them and they really do work. I talked to a back protector sales rep at the NEC show last year who was trying to sell me a back protector until I told him I had Rukka gear who then told me I didn't need to bother changing the back protector. Rukka stuff isn't cheap though.

[anna]

with regards to back protectors.. yes it is a good idea to get one!

I have a forcefield one and in my opinion it's the best thing since sliced bread! It's so comfy to wear and moves with you unlike the knox ones that you get that can be quite ridgid and hard to wear!

They have high ratings in absolutely all catogories and are very easy to wear under leathers and textiles!

Hope this helps

[Lissa]

Originally Posted by anna

with regards to back protectors.. yes it is a good idea to get one!

I have a forcefield one and in my opinion it's the best thing since sliced bread! It's so comfy to wear and moves with you unlike the knox ones that you get that can be quite ridgid and hard to wear!

They have high ratings in absolutely all catogories and are very easy to wear under leathers and textiles!

Hope this helps

Have just been looking at the Forcefield back protectors online. My problem is, being so short even the ladies Knox ones are too long for me. How do the Forcefield ones compare size-wise to the Knox?