Back / Spine protector

[SoulKiss]

Originally Posted by embee

The back inserts are a lot cheaper than the strap-ons (ooer) if cost is an issue. I have to say that the insert in the jacket is a lot more convenient when I'm touring on holiday, and because there's an air gap it isn't as hot in summer, although ultimately it almost certainly doesn't offer quite the same protection. Some compromises I accept. The strap-on can get too hot I find (30+C continental riding)

I just got new leathers made - and when they found out I already had the standalone Forcefield L2 they recommended that they didnt put a L2 insert into the jacket as its not as long - my standalone one actually tucks into the trousers of the leathers.

[markryker]

Originally Posted by tosher

The forcefield seems to get the nod in nearly every review over other back protectors , does it fit to the shape of your back through use , if so does it take long ? I tried one on and it felt like having a bit of plywood strapped to my back . It did feel a bit too long as well and they never had a medium to try so it may just have been that . Did it feel a bit weird to start with ?

Give it 5 minutes to warm up on your back and it gets softer and follows the shape of your back. You forget its on after that, i cannot recommend it highly enough

Knox are also another reputable company to look at when trying on back protectors.

[embee]

Originally Posted by markryker

Give it 5 minutes to warm up on your back and it gets softer and follows the shape of your back. You forget its on after that, i cannot recommend it highly enough

Second that. They need to get up to body temperature it seems, after that you just don't feel it's there (apart from getting hot....)

Originally Posted by markryker

I have a Forcefield pro L2, bought after reading about bigapes off, fits like a glove, would not be without it.

Does anyone know where I can pick one of these up in and around the Kings Cross Area?

Thanks, Steve.

Give Infinity Motorcycles a go at Great Portland Street. That's were I got mine from, and then sold it to Soulkiss, but I'll be getting another one from them soon

that one looks a lot different to mine. Must have cnaged the design.

These are the same standard as the Forcefield L2. Hmmm, might have to try one out as Held are known to make very good kit.

that does look good. Only issue i have with mine is it rides up over my beer belly.

[Mej]

I wear one of these under my textiles, cost me about £80, made by the people who make the Forcefields.

Its good and i always wear it, like above some times it rides up a bit.