Back protector guide?

[Ms Piggy]

Hey all, cos I'm a bit of a short arse the jacket I recently acquired is a bit long in the back. So I took out the back armour because it pushes the jacket up. I was thinking of getting some back armour but don't know much about it.

Any tips? Suggestions? Recommendations? Thanks, Ms P.

[Trudes]

We're probably about the same size, so I'll recommend Quasi's back protectors, they are good, comfortable, reasonably priced and I can vouch that they work.

[Ms Piggy]

We're probably about the same size, so I'll recommend Quasi's back protectors, they are good, comfortable, reasonably priced and I can vouch that they work.

Thanks Trudes. Do you wear yours whenever you ride or just when you're Bucket racing?

[NZsarge]

Any tips? Suggestions? Recommendations? Thanks, Ms P.

Have a look on Quasi's website, check out the Knox back armour on there, particularly the "Contour" model. Looking at a few reviews and wot not this back protector makes a great deal of sense, makes most other back protectors look like spine guards, not back protectors. www.sportbiketrackgear.com has a good video review on the Knox contour.

[Usarka]

I'm not a ATGARSE nazi, but once I started wearing a back protector it became part of my everyday kit.

[Trudes]

Thanks Trudes. Do you wear yours whenever you ride or just when you're Bucket racing?

Everytime I get on a bike (Unless I'm going for milk;))

[erik]

I got a Clover Back Pro-2 from Mt Eden Motorcycles. I only use it on the track, but it seems like a good protector.

http://www.cloveritalia.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=C&Product_Code=1274&Category_Code=P3

I'd be a bit wary of back protectors that have hard plastic lumpy bits on the back, because they present pressure points that will be more likely to wear holes in your leathers if you slide on your back.

[p.dath]

I got a back protector for my first track day from a place in Auckland called CycleTreads.

There were so many to choose from so I got some advice from them. They said it's not worth the money to get the real expensive ones unless your on the track all the time. I ended up getting one around $200.

I have to say I've now taken to wearing it anytime I go on 100 km/h roads (don't tend to bother when only going on 50km/h roads). It's quick to put on. It's easy. Don't notice it much when I'm riding.

But having that rigid object there gives me a greater sense of security. So that's why I use it nearly all the time.

[Quasievil]

There were so many to choose from so I got some advice from them. They said it's not worth the money to get the real expensive ones unless your on the track all the time.

Well not sure I agree with that, you got one head and you wear the best you can right, same applies for the back.

I can sell you a non CE Level two basic one for $80 or I can sell you the best in the world Knox level two for $389.00
the difference is day n night...............you get what you pay for, in terms of performance and comfort.
I would prefer you to get a Knox, not for price reasons, but the investment is worth it, the fit comfort and safety bennifits are very much worth it.
I have the KNOX technical information to measure you up correctly here and Im happy to do so, I can also do this via email pm etc.

let me know if we can help you

cheers

[=cJ=]

I bought an AlpineStar Bionic which seems pretty good (though I haven't tested it yet...). It's comfortable, bends the way I think it should and is easy to put on and adjust to fit.

Works well under my one-piece, not so well under my jacket cos of the foam insert.

[Trudes]

I've taken all the foam insert shit out of my jackets and squid suit as I always wear my back protector and figure a little piece of foam isn't going to do anything aside from bulk up my jacket even more.

[accident]

I have an Oxford back protector. I bought it from cycle treads for $180 I haven't tested yet and don't plan too. In saying that, it has taken an impact in go carting. My back didn't feel it on a plastic seat but my neck did. I tried a Knox back protector on the other day it did feel comfortable. Shop around and see what else is out there.

[NZsarge]

Works well under my one-piece, not so well under my jacket cos of the foam insert.

Dude! Take the foam insert out if you're wearing your back protector.

[p.dath]

I have an Oxford back protector. I bought it from cycle treads for $180 I haven't tested yet and don't plan too. In saying that, it has taken an impact in go carting. My back didn't feel it on a plastic seat but my neck did. I tried a Knox back protector on the other day it did feel comfortable. Shop around and see what else is out there.

That's the same one I have. Haven't tested it by trying to break my back, but it seems to work well.

[Quasievil]

The Foam insert will provide protection similar to that of a cheese sandwich, we have them in all our gear (as do others) as they provide a reinforcement of the garment whilst it is hanging (keeps its form) but for safety NAAAAHHHH

buy the best buy Knox :msn-wink:

[NZsarge]

The Foam insert will provide protection similar to that of a cheese sandwich, we have them in all our gear (as do others) as they provide a reinforcement of the garment whilst it is hanging (keeps its form) but for safety NAAAAHHHH

buy the best buy Knox :msn-wink:

Seriously thinking about a "contour" for myself..

[The Stranger]

I got a back protector for my first track day from a place in Auckland called CycleTreads.

There were so many to choose from so I got some advice from them. They said it's not worth the money to get the real expensive ones unless your on the track all the time. I ended up getting one around $200.



Price is not really the issue.
Comfort is more important than price.
No matter how expensive it is, if it's uncomfortable it WILL wind up sitting on a shelf eventually. If you bin with your back protector sitting on a shelf if it cost $80.00 or $400.00 it's not going to help.
If you are wearing it all the time and the $400.00 one is better, then you are getting your money worth.

[celticbhoy]

Go the knox if you can afford it as it really is a comfortable fit and it provides very very good piece of mind! If you care about that stuff of course...I don't wear mine all the time as just commuting a fair bit but for the open road ride it is on.

[Number One]

We're probably about the same size, so I'll recommend Quasi's back protectors, they are good, comfortable, reasonably priced and I can vouch that they work.
Here's a pointless post but I agree with T Rudes and I have crashed well a couple of times at Buckets and it has been sweet as :niceone:

I loves mine and it fits under my cordura gears and my race suits the hip belt is good and I'm a short arse so you can easily compare me to you for general idea.

[discotex]

Knox Aegis all the way. It's slimline and comfortable with buckets of protection - The highest level you can get. If you're racing you can also get the chest protector.

You'd spend $300-400 on a helmet that's up to scratch so why not your back? Talk to Quasi and he'll sort you out.

<img src="http://www.quasimoto.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/wpsc/product_images/Knox%20Aegis%208%20Race-6.jpg" width="300">

[Squiggles]

I've got the Knox Contour Race. I do have some issues with comfort, but thats more down to all the extra layers i've been wearing lately :cold:

[Quasievil]

I've got the Knox Contour Race. I do have some issues with comfort, but thats more down to all the extra layers i've been wearing lately :cold:

Really like what mate, they are so form fitting and light n stuff, is the waist band to tight? I can get you a extension for it if you want one no probs ( no thats not a joke bro)

[ital916]

In the end it all comes down to what fits you and what you find comfortable. Exactly the same with helmets.

There is much debate on expensive helmets vs cheaper ones. Well Shoeis, arais and other "top" brand helmets are amazing but do not forget that the more "entry level" ones are also rated to the same safety standards. A badly fitting expensive helmet will do worse than a good fitting cheaper helmet.

Same goes with back protectors, find one that fits you well and you find comfortable and provides the support you want. Look at the price after that, if its too expensive, save your pennies for a few weeks then go back and get it.

There are all sorts of types of back protectors....the key is to try them all and then decide. I personally prefer the rev it gravity back protector *see attached*. I find it gives plenty of support as well as a heap of protection. Mind you again it is personal preference. Replaceable inserts are good as well, the dainese ones are amazing.

Hope that helps, bit of a vague answer but there is no definite "right" back protector, just different ones that fit different people and do different things haha.

[Macontour]

Haven't checked mine lately but I think its a Clover. It would be nice to have shoulder straps as well as the waist one. I guess I should take the foam insert out of my Quasi jacket. Brett was straight up when I bought the jacket and said the foam was useless, good to see honesty in selling.

The jacket is great by the way Brett, the arm vents work really well on hot days and it is pretty comfortable. I really appreciated the amount of time you spent with me on your Sunday off making sure that I had good fitting gear.

Another advantage of Back protectors in the cold weather is that they keep the back toasty warm, less good in the summer.