Would this be counter productive? (back protectors)

[bosslady]

I bought an alpinestars back protector insert to match my jacket and was OK with that but some recent events made me think I should get one of those ones that strap around you etc. Could I use both since I already have the insert? Or would it be counter productive?

[carburator]

mate, your on a gn250 not doing track days knee down and insane road speeds...

[bosslady]

mate, your on a gn250 not doing track days knee down and insane road speeds...

Oh? So my spine doesn't need protecting then? Maybe I can flag all my armour then. Helmet too?? Sweet that will save me heaps of money. Please... 95% of my my riding is open road or motorways. And for the record I may not get my knee down but I have been to a track day and planning more. Besides its not just me or my bike that can hurt me... Plenty of other ppl on the road that could put me in a world of hurt.

[aderino4]

if your jacket fit properly (snug) then the one you currently have will be fine.

The general idea is that the back protector need to stay in place during a crash.

Wearing 2 is fine; but if you can do that, that would mean that your jacket is too big.
Which means you'd be better off buying a better fitting jacket.

[FJRider]

There are a few strap-on kidney belts that stop your internals rattling around ... and provides a bit of padding too. One with a good fit would provide a degree of comfort too. (before and after you fall off)

[bosslady]

if your jacket fit properly (snug) then the one you currently have will be fine.

The general idea is that the back protector need to stay in place during a crash.

Wearing 2 is fine; but if you can do that, that would mean that your jacket is too big.
Which means you'd be better off buying a better fitting jacket.

My jacket is snuggish not too loose but COULD be tighter but my torso and arms are too long for the next size down. Doesn't sit as snug with my back as the strap on protectorstthough for sure

[tigertim20]

mate, your on a gn250 not doing track days knee down and insane road speeds...

at 90 km an hour, or even 50, there can be a high risk of spinal injury, jesus, most paramedics treat basic falls from 1 metre as potential spinal injuries, it isnt about how far or hard you fall, rather HOW you fall.

that aside, I have a strap around type one, and it is comfortable and feels quite sturdy, I havent yet tested the current one I have, and hope not to, but they are the ones that I prefer over the insert ones, I dont really see a need for both, but no reason you can't if you want to, and it doesn't restrict your mobility too much.

I would buy a strap around one and just use that, my $0.02

[FJRider]

My jacket is snuggish not too loose but COULD be tighter but my torso and arms are too long for the next size down. Doesn't sit as snug with my back as the strap on protectorstthough for sure

Remember to allow room for a few extra layers of clothes in cooler months ... that sneaky cold DOES get in ... Another back protector wont add much warmth ..

[aderino4]

chest protector is the in thing at the moment.. If you are thinking of getting additional back protector; you may as well get something like this
http://www.motomail.co.nz/estore/sty...rprotvest.aspx

One of the most common injury in a motorcycle accident is broken collar bone caused by the helmet/ other objects hitting it; chest protector will help.

[bosslady]

I didn't think about both of them not fitting together. If that happens to be the case id probably just end up using the strap on (minds out of the gutter!) I just didn't want to use two and have one affect the ability of the other to do its job proper.

[Asher]

Im having trouble understanding why you would still bother having the insert one if you have the strap on type......

[Grashopper]

Oh? So my spine doesn't need protecting then? Maybe I can flag all my armour then. Helmet too?? Sweet that will save me heaps of money. Please... 95% of my my riding is open road or motorways. And for the record I may not get my knee down but I have been to a track day and planning more. Besides its not just me or my bike that can hurt me... Plenty of other ppl on the road that could put me in a world of hurt.

+1!

Actually, I think you would probaly need more protection on the road than on a track. You don't have trees, fences and 4 or more wheelers on a race track. The GN can do up to 120, pretty enough speed to get seriously hurt or worse.

[bosslady]

chest protector is the in thing at the moment.. If you are thinking of getting additional back protector; you may as well get something like this
http://www.motomail.co.nz/estore/sty...rprotvest.aspx

One of the most common injury in a motorcycle accident is broken collar bone caused by the helmet/ other objects hitting it; chest protector will help.

Yes, id heard that too re: collarbone. Know a biker who did that too. Hmmm seems like I should put more research into this chest protection sounds good too.

[bosslady]

Im having trouble understanding why you would still bother having the insert one if you have the strap on type......

I don't. I just figured I already have an insert but want a strap on. Just wondered if using both was a bad idea.

[Grashopper]

chest protector is the in thing at the moment.. If you are thinking of getting additional back protector; you may as well get something like this
http://www.motomail.co.nz/estore/sty...rprotvest.aspx

Neat vest, wonder if there is something like that in a female cut. I'm just never sure about the usefulness of foam padding. But it is probably better than nothing. That back protector will at least stay where it is supposed to be. Must be extremely hot in summer though.