Back protectors under suits/jackets

[Pumba]

Have you considered bubble wrap?

well done that man

[El Dopa]

a back protector is used to protect one's back during a can out? - one slides along on it (if possible) and the friction is taken up by the protector.

NO! That is the job of your jacket (leather or cordura). A back protector should be used...

...to spread the impact force over as large an area as possible and away from the spine.

My one has a hard outer layer (facing rearward) and a thick, semi-rigid foam/airbubble inner layer sitting against my spine, both acting to help absorb/spread the impact. They are worn inside the jacket. Over/under T-shirt/vest/whatever - doesn't really matter as long as it is comfortable and stays in place

[Mental Trousers]

Hmm, must just be my hunched back then. Would explain being run out of town by an angy mob carrying pitchforks and flaming torches.

nah it was the dribbling, hair do and bung eyes that you got chased out of town.

I used to end up wearing both just because I couldn't be arsed taking the soft, foam protector (haha) out of the jacket. As far as I can tell it won't do any harm to have both and the extra padding it offers may *possibly* help cushion things a bit more. I eventually ended up taking it out though, I think it was to show my girlfriend the difference between a decent one and a pretend one.

[vagrant]

I find that the protector in my jacket shifts around and
I find I'm removing all the armour in my jacket piece by piece and replacing it with stuff that is actually strapped onto my body rather than attached to the jacket. The shoulder pads are the same (moving around instead of firm against my shoulders) but I don't know what to replace them with.

I have seen an armoured mesh type underjacket. It had CE hard armour for the shoulders and elbows. Just googled and found this one,
http://www.1tail.com/sa/p/Racing_Komodo_Jacket.htm

With a set of under trousers to match, you could go racing in a suit, that would raise some eyebrows

[El Dopa]

With a set of under trousers to match, you could go racing in a suit, that would raise some eyebrows

I still think you'd need an outer layer that was abrasion resistant (i.e. leather or cordura).

If you didn't have an outer layer, one of the joints or edge portions on that vest could catch on the road and rip away.

[NordieBoy]

I have seen an armoured mesh type underjacket. It had CE hard armour for the shoulders and elbows. Just googled and found this one,
http://www.1tail.com/sa/p/Racing_Komodo_Jacket.htm

With a set of under trousers to match, you could go racing in a suit, that would raise some eyebrows

I got an XL version (Biko brand but identical) 6 years ago and found the kidney belt did up around my lower ribs.
I need to drop the back protecter down about 10-15cm lower.
You do feel snug in them though

For road use I unzip the back protecter and just use it under my cordura jacket.

[Zapf]

chat to Zapf re this

I find I'm removing all the armour in my jacket piece by piece and replacing it with stuff that is actually strapped onto my body rather than attached to the jacket. The shoulder pads are the same (moving around instead of firm against my shoulders) but I don't know what to replace them with.

I'll wear one of these and then just need any jacket that will stop the abrasion... E.g Mesh jacket or leathers

Either one of these
http://www.alpinestars.com/Bionic_Pr.../p/650655.html

Or
http://www.tpro.co.uk/
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/at...4&d=1168508278

[El Dopa]

I'll wear one of these and then just need any jacket that will stop the abrasion... E.g Mesh jacket or leathers

Did you buy yours in NZ, or did you order online?

I prefer to be able to try something on before I buy.

[terbang]

I took the pad thingy out of my jacket and wear a Quasi back protector underneath. My jacket couldn't accomodate both, but maybe thats because of my "Hump".

[Karma]

I have seen an armoured mesh type underjacket. It had CE hard armour for the shoulders and elbows. Just googled and found this one,
http://www.1tail.com/sa/p/Racing_Komodo_Jacket.htm

With a set of under trousers to match, you could go racing in a suit, that would raise some eyebrows

Yeh may, spray it black and you've got yourself a batman costume right there.

I'll wear one of these and then just need any jacket that will stop the abrasion... E.g Mesh jacket or leathers

Either one of these
http://www.alpinestars.com/Bionic_Pr.../p/650655.html

Or
http://www.tpro.co.uk/
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=50674&d=1168508278

Yeh that looks pretty good, I'd imagine it'd be a lot cooler than leathers too...

[avgas]

i wear both cos i like walking.....but thats up to you.
My bike has 2 sets of brakes.......but i only use the front ones every now and then - should i dissconnect the back one?
Same question really.