Good Back Protector??

[rictus01]

Originally Posted by Mauler

Always considered swapping my standard RST hard rubber back protector for a Knox one but I'm never sure if it's worth it?

how much is your back worth

I doesn't effect anyone but yourself, your choice...

My Hein Gericke textile stunt style jacket originally came with a pathetic foam insert in the back, got upgraded to the HIPROTEC® CE back protector for 40 quid and it is very robust, seems almost as thick as a separate back protector. When you warm up the material becomes flexible so its unnoticeable.

[Mauler]

Originally Posted by rictus01

how much is your back worth

I doesn't effect anyone but yourself, your choice...

That's a fair point, what I mean is how much better is a Knox backplate than my RST one? I know Knox do good kit, I have a pair of Biomech & Zero gloves, but the RST backplate seems pretty sturdy and not some flimsy foam pap.

Might check out some reviews...

Thanks Missyburd! I'll check it out, still on the search for somewhere I can try one on. It's surprising how few places stock back protectors and then if they do, they're all alpinestar and dianese! I think I'm just going to have to bite the bullet and go online!

Cheers for all the help guys!!

[Nobbylad]

I have a Knoxx Aegis back protector, with a Knoxx chestguard to go with it.

They're a little cumbersome at first, but I don't feel comfortable if I go for a ride without them now. I've had a couple of crashes with the back protector and it faired immensely well. I've yet to test the chestguard (touch wood), however have read some good reviews.

In the end of the day, any protection is better than none and some are better than others. I think the Knoxx and Forcefield are at the top of the range - I've read some bad reviews and heard some negative stuff about the Dianese etc stuff.

Pity you can't find stockists locally, however if budget/credit card balance allows, go online, buy a few different types in a few different sizes and try them on in the comfort of your own home, then send back what you don't want.

Good luck with it and hopefully you never get to try them out for real!

Aye, forcefield here too - I'm pretty dinky (5'4'", 40" chest) and I got a L2K in medium:

My bro, who is a similar size, got the Pro Sub 4 in medium and though it's supposed to provide better protection I find it far less comfy, though maybe it doesn't fit me as well as mine...


They keep you right nice & cosy in winter too

Alpinestars Track Protection Vest

Originally Posted by hannah.s

Thanks Missyburd! I'll check it out, still on the search for somewhere I can try one on. It's surprising how few places stock back protectors and then if they do, they're all alpinestar and dianese! I think I'm just going to have to bite the bullet and go online!

We got ours online, the thought of traipsing miles to find what we knew we wanted was all a bit pointless in our opinion. I bought without trying on but the measurements are there to look at. My Halvarssons back protector is superb, it's an extra layer in winter and makes a lot of difference when trying to keep warm. When it's warmed by your body heat it moulds to your body shape for extra comfort. Bit dear (think it was about £80-90) but worth every penny. I've had one wee crash in it on the SV and a few more in the first three months of being on a 125 (they don't call 'em L plates for nowt!) and it's been worth it's weight. No injuries to my back it seems at least.

I feel wrong going out without it now like Nobbylad says, so I don't. That's nigh on daily use for about 4 years, velcro's just like new.

Originally Posted by maviczap

Looks like a re branded Forcefield Maria, the construction is identical

Aye, they are made by Forcefield for Halvarssons but the shaping is different.


Hannah, have a read of this to clue you up a bit more.

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/upload...tor%20test.pdf

Originally Posted by The Guru

Alpinestars Track Protection Vest

That's what I've got as mentioned earlier, good bit of kit especially as I got mine cheap

Cheers guys! I'll go online tomorrow and check it all out. Fingers crossed there's some sales stuff! (I'm only a poor student!)

That MCN test is really useful too! Cheers Missyburd!! Clarifies what you guys have been saying really well!!

THANK YOU!!