Any thoughts on a back protector?

[JJ58]

Hey Guys,

I'm looking at buying a back protector in the next few days. Does anyone have any thoughts on what to look for in a good quality back protector?


Any recommendations?


Cheers

[Maido]

i have a RS Taichi one, it is the shizzel.
It is light, it flexes sideways (articulated) and forwards (not backward), and only has a gut strap (imo shoulder strap ones are a pain) and formost comfortable and practable.
I can get you one but you would have to pay for my flight to osaka to collect it for you.

[Sketchy_Racer]

Spool are good value for money.

Quite comfortable too

[JayRacer37]

Spool are good value for money.

Quite comfortable too

Seconded. Anything that is comfortable, and flexible in all ways but backwards, and isn't too long is sweet.

[FROSTY]

Im using a Dianese back protector--I DONT have a busted back after my bike used me as a pillow--NUF SAID???
The quazimoto units seem to be of similar construction

[ZeroIndex]

Im using a Dianese back protector--I DONT have a busted back after my bike used me as a pillow--NUF SAID???
The quazimoto units seem to be of similar construction

2nd on the Quasi Back protectors... next time I have money, that can be put towards gear, I might get me one of those... or a new helmet...

[cowpoos]

Hey Guys,

I'm looking at buying a back protector in the next few days. Does anyone have any thoughts on what to look for in a good quality back protector?


Any recommendations?


Cheers
I have both models of quasimoto backprotectors... both crash really well...both are comfortable...and very very well priced!

[trumpy]

I have a Quasi back protector. Takes a little while to get used to wearing one but once you do you feel naked without it (and with my body naked is not a good look).
The kidney belt also makes a good corset (not that I need one......:innocent: )

[jimbo600]

I have both models of quasimoto backprotectors... both crash really well...both are comfortable...and very very well priced!

As the man says. Quasi protectors are damn good value.

[Babelfish]

I use a pillion...their really good spongey back potectors :drool:

[erik]

I've got a clover back protector. I haven't used it much yet, but the quality looks good and it's comfortable. I wasn't impressed by the spool or technic protectors that I had a look at, they seemed to have fairly thin padding and the plastic armour down the back didn't look like it would do much except for possibly damaging your leathers more as they'd get squished between the relatively narrow hard plastic and the road.
The only protector I saw in the shops that had the hard armour set up in a way to prevent hyperextension was a Neo back protector, but it also had a sideways bending joint right in the lower back which looked like it would weaken it right where it should be strong. Plus the hard armour was fairly rounded and would've probably been hard on leathers in a off.

There's an article here: http://www.tprobodyarmour.co.uk/pdf/reviews/RideArticle.pdf

from Ride magazine reviewing a bunch of the more expensive back protectors. I'm not sure which are available in NZ. (the file's hosted by the company whose back protector got the best review...).

[Nicksta]

I ride and race with a Quasi back protector. He has a range of sizes so bound to have one that fits you perfect as that is very important. I feel it gives me a lot of the right movement and is cumfy to wear. I reccommend it and it is also very reasonably priced. Quasi looks after us!

[limbimtimwim]

The article Eric has linked to above does mention standards, as there is a CE standard for back protectors*.

The standard is called EN1621-2, and I will quote from something I googled to save me having to string words together:


"To reinforce the previous explanation: What the consumer needs to know is that there are several different CE certification standards. There is the EN1621-1 standard that applies to shoulder and elbow protection. There is, also, the EN1621-2 standard that comes in two levels, Level 1 and Level 2. EN1621-2 Level 1 transmits 18 kN of force through the product, while EN1621-2 Level 2 transmits 9 kN of force through the product. The Level 2 products literally transmit half the force through the product, in a crash type situation this can be a matter of life and death." (from: http://www.cycleforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=2064769#post2064769 )

I doubt there is a standard for NZ, but in the EU back protectors must comply to be sold legally.

*I would not be surprised if the EU had not come up with a standard for urine and poos by now

[Kickaha]

Spool are good value for money.

Quite comfortable too

They certainly are, JJ if you'd like to try before you buy PM me and you can try my Spool one

[Trudes]

I had some flash expensive back protector which I liked until my hubby bought a Quasimoto one, then we had to swap:bye: , because Quasi's back protectors are Awesome!! Love the fit and they don't stick out or move about, fantastic and good value for money!!

[steveyb]

Two words on backprotectors:
Dainese
Knox

Steve

[Grahameeboy]

Two words on backprotectors:
Dainese
Knox

Steve

One word

QUASI

I have one and it is comfy as......only one problem....I sometimes forget my rucksack in the morning because I think I have it on cause you can feel (in a nice way) the back protector.....

[Flyno]

Personally havnt tried any other as i find spool to be good and comfortable! As long as it saves your life its a good one!

[Mental Trousers]

The Spidi Air Back (http://www.buymoto.com/Spidi_Air_Back_p/spidiairback.htm). Love it. Expensive, but with a back protector it's the same as a helmet, ie how much is your spine worth??

[moT]

back pack full of books and foam :niceone:

[Buddha#81]

TonyB can help, he's local a KBer and Bucket racer http://www.motoequip.co.nz/Minotaur-back-protector.htm

[JJ58]

Hey Guys,

I appreciate all your feedback. It's good to get some knowledge from those more experienced. I ended up on getting a Tecknic back protector in the end. It's quite light, doesn't flex sideways and is not too long.

Cheers

[TonyB]

TonyB can help, he's local a KBer and Bucket racer http://www.motoequip.co.nz/Minotaur-back-protector.htm

No he can't. But thanks for the plug:yes:
I have a couple that I lend out to people in need, but I'm not doing anything in the way of apparel any more.

What I will say is that mine looked very similar to Quasi's (quite likely made by the same manufacturer), and I rate them. Last year at the Greymouth Street races I had a very sore back before the racing even started, about the only comfortable position for me was sitting on a race bike- very convinient. In one race Diesel Pig lowsided in front of me, and I ran into his bike, went over the bars and took a decent tumble. My back was fine afterwards (ie, no worse) and I had zero soreness/ bruising from the impact at the time, or the next day.

If Quasi is selling his for $89, that is a fucken good price for a good piece of kit. Its too late for JJ58, but for anyone else looking for a good back protector- BUY ONE OF THESE. I've got nothing to gain by recommending them, but you have a lot more than just $89 to loose if you fall off without one.

[Ivan]

Seconded. Anything that is comfortable, and flexible in all ways but backwards, and isn't too long is sweet.

Yip I will also add the Spool is very good,


It crashes very very well


I have been in a lot of crashes and it works perfect

[Buddha#81]

No he can't. But thanks for the plug:yes:
I have a couple that I lend out to people in need, but I'm not doing anything in the way of apparel any more.

Best you update your website.

[TonyB]

Yeah I know