Back Protectors

**Biff** · 16th July 2005, 19:50

Several years ago (Ms Biff has just reminded me that it was 'ages' ago - showing my age) I was on a group ride when my mate, who was riding in front of me, lost control of his bike mid corner. His back took the brunt of the impact with a lamp post. He no longer has any bodily control from his chest down. Now I’m not saying that a back protector would have prevented him from being paralysed, but ya never know.

I own one, and I wear it most of the time. But I really should get into the habit of wearing it all the time.

**Uncle B** · 16th July 2005, 20:00

I'm definately going to get one......After seeing the effects of SC's accident I'm going for as much protection as I can get.

I shudder everytime I see those idiots in summer wearing T-shirts, no gloves and tennis shoes.

**Brett** · 16th July 2005, 20:37

Didn't you know that Tshirts are more durable than leather???

I am going to buy one as soon as I have bought my boots. I too am of the mind that you can never have enough protection.

**sAsLEX** · 16th July 2005, 20:44

I got this one from Spidi

cost a fair penny but i liked the design

**Zapf** · 16th July 2005, 22:59

I would suggest one of these, I have the previous model that doesn't have the chest protection.... will be upgrading soon.

Dainese back

Dainese front

What I like about it is that you can wear it under any armored jackets or leathers.

**laRIKin** · 17th July 2005, 13:09

Originally Posted by Biff

Several years ago (Ms Biff has just reminded me that it was 'ages' ago - showing my age) I was on a group ride when my mate, who was riding in front of me, lost control of his bike mid corner. His back took the brunt of the impact with a lamp post. He no longer has any bodily control from his chest down. Now I’m not saying that a back protector would have prevented him from being paralysed, but ya never know.

I own one, and I wear it most of the time. But I really should get into the habit of wearing it all the time.

Isn't amazing how the mind blocks these things out.
After all the years I have raced and have ridden bikes.
I would hate to think of all the trips to the hospital I have done.
None lately, thank god. (well none to do with bikes anyway)
And I am not going to mention the other place for the final good bye.
Well I have had to do one or two of those lately. (F.I)

Keep safe and rubber side DOWN
Lemans

PS: Forgot to add I use a back protector when I ride off road and on the
track.(tar)
But not on the road but should as I know that it saved one off my mates
when he was doing the Port Hill race track thing.
And hit a post back first after losing control.

**Skyryder** · 23rd August 2005, 19:49

Use mine most of the time.
When the wifes on th epillion she wears it. Should get one for both of us.

Skyryder

**Bartman10** · 23rd August 2005, 20:32

When I had my little incident on the paikok hill I wasn't wearing one. I whish I had been as it would have saved a massive amount of brusing and pain. My whole back was black and blue and I had 5 broken ribs. I'm not saying it would have stoped all the damage but I'm convinced it would have helped.

Now I never go for a ride without my back protector. I also wear it skiing and mountain biking.

I'd consider a back protector almost as important as a helmet. People don't apprieciate protective grear until they've had a major, speaking from experience. My 2cents anyway...

**FROSTY:Me** · 24th August 2005, 01:12

Bartman --both of us crashed -same hill--me with full race gear--including my vertabrate boots --I walked away all but scott free-not counting an old injury being tweaked. Im in total agreement--wear the best ya can get
-fuck so says the fuckwit that let a pillion on his bike with friggin sneakers on --sheesh

**tracyprier** · 24th August 2005, 09:15

Hmmm....

While I always wear Spidi armoured jacket/pants, boots & Teknic gloves I hadn't really thought much about a back protector... more for racing was how I viewed them.

Well guess who's going to go out and buy himself and the wife a back protector this weekend?????

Ain't the internet a great thing??? Getting to share the experiences and wisdom of other bikers (in this case) while drinking coffee at work

Cheers
Tracy

P.S. I agree that the DVD "Faster" is very much worth a watch...interesting insights into MotoGP.

**scuffy** · 24th August 2005, 09:56

I agree with Frosty and get one that fits you well and is comfortable

Ive got 2,a Knox kc 200...i think thats the number ..its the racing version anyways and has a longer spine protector to cover the cocyx (sp?),It fits fine and is comfortable when im racing or out on a trackday but is too restrictive and uncomfortable for the road.For the road i use a Dianese bap which is one of the vertibrate type and quite a bit smaller than the Knox one which makes it loads more comfortable.

Hopefully i'll never get to test how effective they are

**Damon** · 24th August 2005, 17:13

Originally Posted by Biff

Several years ago (Ms Biff has just reminded me that it was 'ages' ago - showing my age) I was on a group ride when my mate, who was riding in front of me, lost control of his bike mid corner. His back took the brunt of the impact with a lamp post. He no longer has any bodily control from his chest down. Now I’m not saying that a back protector would have prevented him from being paralysed, but ya never know.

I own one, and I wear it most of the time. But I really should get into the habit of wearing it all the time.

My Cousin took the same trip, his bike let go heading around a corner and he hit a power pole at 120+, squashed his liver like a tomato and he almost lost both kidneys, he was ok in the end, after a couple of surgeries and a bit of time in intensive care, but he wont ride with out one now, it's better to be safe than sorry.

**gromit** · 13th September 2005, 10:45

I also have the afore mentioned RJays jacket with it inbuilt, but it really is just a lump of foam with some tough material covering. Nothing solid in there. I do wonder how practical it would be if I wore a solid seperate component as well... Hunchback of Notre Dame? Its a very good jacket in all other respects. Anyone else do both?

**steved** · 15th September 2005, 17:10

On country rides and the track day I have done, I wore a back-protector underneath my RJays jacket. Looks a bit hunchy, but removal of the foam in the jacket would almost certainly not reduce the effectiveness of the protector. Secondly, who cares about looks?