Back protectors

YES to back protector.

A back protector is only 2nd to the crash helmet in regards to buying the correct kit to wear on a bike. Helmet, then back protector, then the rest of your gear.

You want to know what can happen even when you are fully kitted up then click the link in my signature below. Take particular attention to the bit about my back. My protector saved my life.

Yes, get a back protector. I always use my Knox gilet back protector/chest protection vest on the bike.

Originally Posted by Lissa

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?

I would suggest going to a shop with your gear on and get properly fitted. I had a look online and thought the same. I talked to a Knox sales rep at the NEC show and got properly fitted for one for my leathers, it fits and is pretty comfortable.

ive got a forcefield one, very comfortable and after 5 mins of wearing it it moulds to your back shape, came 10 out of 10 in rides test, there are some other good ones out there but i like the shape and fit of the forcefield.
Mark.

[Luckypants]

Originally Posted by videobiker

And the other question is the HJC Helmtes safe to use?

Crash tested my HJC Lordship AQ-10 today. Can confirm safe to use.

HTH

Edit: Ohhh - Back protectors rock too!

what do moto gp racers ware?

hey guys thenx a lot for the replies i got the helmet ac-11 it says "snell m2000 DOT" i think it is the teasts it passed but any way tell me if i did i did the right chice i mostly drive in the city too.
i wanted to ask you guys like what are the top brands of back protectors for the best price.
is Sixsix one a good brand?and should i by a back protector that covers the neck to or just the back?
i was thinking since i use the bike most of the time in the city to a wear only a back protector with no jacket on, a pair of gloves, and a helmet dfo you think this is enofgh?

[anna]

I'm not sure the comparrisons of size between the forcefiled and the knox back protectors but bear in mind that any back protector you get should go all the way down to your coccyx!

A lot of the back protectors only stop just above the top of your leathers which doesnt give optimum protection.

I might be selling my knox stowaway... I want something else..

[Luckypants]

Originally Posted by anna

I'm not sure the comparrisons of size between the forcefiled and the knox back protectors but bear in mind that any back protector you get should go all the way down to your coccyx!

A lot of the back protectors only stop just above the top of your leathers which doesnt give optimum protection.

After my off, I can say that any back protector is better than none. Full length is the way to go, but if you cannot fit a full length one don't think that there is no point to a half length or jacket fitted one.

I got away with bruising but without the shoulder armour and back protector I would have broken something, possibly my back. My back protector was the standard fit from HG fitted i the jacket. It took the impact when I hit the road on my back.

Get the best fit / size / quality you can afford. There are folks on here to attest to the efficacy of modern impact protection.