Don't read this.....
The good protectors will prevent back injury by stopping hyper extension of your back.Originally Posted by firefighter
Imagine getting bowled at 50kph and sliding into a signpost square across your back........."SNAP"
No preaching........just another scenario.
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I'm well aware of the possibilities.....I get to see lots of interesting scenarios at work.......
Just explaining why i'm against it being compulsary to wear them.....I mean, you'd have to start with gear first, and even I of all people do'nt think it should be compulsary to wear gear......i'm a real freedom of choice/write your own book kinda guy.
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A cat glued to some jam toast will hover in quantum indecision
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Teach its owner to fix it and it'll break in some way you've never seen before.
Hardcore Biker
ye sorry, whether they should be compulsary or not is a completely different topic than the originally poster was trying to discuss... cheers
on the wagon
Yes, they do
The instructions are simple...
Anytime you are on a bike is a 'proper ride'.
Do you realise how many holes there could be if people would just take the time to take the dirt out of them?
Scooter boy
ooh ooh ....i done this but side on ....150kph....bloody hurt...few broken ribs...lucky reallyThe good protectors will prevent back injury by stopping hyper extension of your back.
Imagine getting bowled at 50kph and sliding into a signpost square across your back........."SNAP"
No preaching........just another scenario.
Hardcore Biker
My back protector saved in moto-X several times.
If you have not gone over the handle bars and landed on your back, you have no idea how hard the clay is.
I worry about going over the handle bars on the road, anything that helps wear it.
I feel nude without mine now, also the waist band is good for keeping the kidneys from bouncing about, and supports your back.
Forum whore
Disagree big time there mate, if you fall off and I cant aviod you I would like to know you have a back protector on, I dont want your paralysis on my concious.......this happens alot BTW
Gear on the track especially should be in full all the time, and get freckin cordura off the track to!!
Ive run out of fucks to give
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Oh for the track definitely. I'm talkin for general road commuting etc. I wear all the best on proper rides etc, I just do'nt when commuting.
Cats land on their feet. Toast lands jamside down.
A cat glued to some jam toast will hover in quantum indecision
Curiosity was framed; ignorance killed the cat
Fix a computer and it'll break tomorrow.
Teach its owner to fix it and it'll break in some way you've never seen before.
Hardcore Biker
I had a good chat with Quasievil about back protectors, he explained what I would need and why. A few sales of old toys on trademe and I'll be knockin' on his website door.
Cripes, you lot have made me feel like a back protector is as essential as a helmet - and I would never consider riding without a skidlid. Job done then.
Weekend cruiser
Had a crash on SH22 a few years ago. Ended up being flicked off the bike and smashed back first into farmers fence. Luckily hit between the two posts. Smashed 5 battens in half and walked away with a sprained thumb and no other injuries. I was wearing leathers and a Spidi back protector. Wouldnt go 100 yards down the road without that back protector.
Forum whore
Never worn one in 30 years of riding.
NEDWN VIII
I have never thought it to be an essential part of the kit, you either wear one or you dont I guess.
Same as anything you choose to wear while riding.
Hardcore Biker
Yep, that signpost better brace itself because I'm gonna shear that bitch off at the base!
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NEDWN VIII
In that same scenario, would the back protector prevent you neck whipping and possibly snapping?
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