Which back protector?

[nzspokes]

Im looking at doing some track days etc. What back protector should I be looking for and with what features?

I know next to nothing about them. Yes I realize it has to fit and I may need to strap 2 together to get round my gut.:crazy:

[HenryDorsetCase]

comfort, fit, name brand.

I've got a Knox Aegis one I use for trackdays. Once it on I dont know its there. I have a shorter one I use on the road though because the Knox is longer and on the Street Triple I sit up more and it bunts the back of my helmet. Not a problem crouched over on the track.

Its also good that they do up with big stretchy elastic and velcro because you can (OK, I do) instantly shrink a trouser size. My muffin top over that isnt so cool though.

[sugilite]

I have one of these coming to me now...
https://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/sec283ab23108/?ObjectPath=/Shops/10207048/Products/Spidi-Defender-Back-Chest/SubProducts/Spidi-Defender-Back-Chest-0001&ChangeAction=SelectSubProduct
It won a comprehensive shoot out on one of the large UK mags.

[nzspokes]

I have one of these coming to me now...
https://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/sec283ab23108/?ObjectPath=/Shops/10207048/Products/Spidi-Defender-Back-Chest/SubProducts/Spidi-Defender-Back-Chest-0001&ChangeAction=SelectSubProduct
It won a comprehensive shoot out on one of the large UK mags.

looks like motomail have them, will go look.

[Milts]

The Forcefield Sub 4 scores well in comparisons, and transmits the least energy.

I can attest to the fact that the Knox Aegis is extremely comfortable.

I currently have a poorly fitting older forcefield, and am tossing up between the above options. I think you should try them on underneath your gear and see which suits you best.

Be sure to check that what you do buy is 1) a name brand and 2) meets EU level two back protector standards. The Forcefield Sub 4 exceeds this standard by a long way.

On a related note, does anybody know where I could try on a sub 4 in wellington? I've tried the knox and want to try the forcefield before I decide which to buy.

[Kickaha]

I can attest to the fact that the Knox Aegis is extremely comfortable.
So can I, I only recently got one and out of the three different types I've owned it is easily the most comfortable one I've used

[@ndy]

looks like motomail have them, will go look.
http://www.motostorm.it/en/details.asp?articolo=2153
(http://www.motostorm.it/en/details.asp?articolo=2153)
Usually this is the cheapest web site for European gear, For the Spidi Back and Chest protector is about 131 Euros compared with 209 Euros from other web sites
(or abut 300 Euros from Motomail :scratch: )
Shipping takes usually a week.

[nzspokes]

Stop panicking, I bought a Spidi.

[Gremlin]

Something is obviously better than nothing, I'd also recommend something that has chest protection.

I use a Knox Aegis and the Knox Chest protector. Back protector has shaped to my back nicely, and when all the gear is on, I get bonus points for an intimidating enforcer look ;)

[nzspokes]

Something is obviously better than nothing, I'd also recommend something that has chest protection.

I use a Knox Aegis and the Knox Chest protector. Back protector has shaped to my back nicely, and when all the gear is on, I get bonus points for an intimidating enforcer look ;)

To hurt my chest the road has to get past my tummy. :wacko:

I have built in protection on the front. :pinch: