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/Merchant...tegory_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