Would this be counter productive? (back protectors)

[nodrog:Me]

I bought a strap on(over the shoulders and around the waist) back protector a fe years ago when someone on here cashed and slid under the rear of a car, hitting the tow bar. I camt remember if they wore a back protector and it prevented serious injury or stated that it would have of one was worn but it was enough for me to put one on every time I ride out of town. Mine fits snugly beneath my leather jacket when the thermal liner is in and in summer the foam insert goes in when the thermal comes out.

Unfortunatly what marcus really needed was an arsehole protector.

[bluninja]

I've never been able to see the point of a back protector. How much use it's going to be is going to be determined by the nature of the impact experienced.

Most people who come off are going to slide. A back protector may have some benefit spreading impact forces but again I can't see how it's going to do that all that well.

I'd put a back protector in the same category as knee sliders, chest protectors and fluoro vests.

And as for people who wear back protectors and back packs, I just don't get that at all. Actually I don't get the wearing of back packs, with or without a backpack.

Strange that when racing you must have a back protector on...and most of their crashes are slides into kitty litter or bales. I did high side once on the RSVR and the back rpotector did it's job....the off could equally have happened on a road (3rd gear 50 kmh, wet tarmac, a bit of oil). Also I find back protectors keep my back warmer

[bosslady]

it would entirely depend how comfortable it was. Try it and see. I really like the Knox back protector I have. I wear a backpack if commuting and I can imagine that two back protectors plus that would not be comfortable.

get our minds out the gutter?? Thing is YOURS went there as you were typing it....
Doi you have something you want to tell us all?? Is the nic BOSSlady a Freudian hint?

No truth to it at all.........

I wouldn't imagine that wearing two at once is going to be very comfortable (and the extra bulk of having both). I have a Knox back insert for my jacket, and will use it for more simple roles, like moto marshalling and other lower speed stuff.

For country rides etc, the insert comes out and I wear a Knox Aegis and a chest protector (which straps into the back protector straps) and nothing in the back of the jacket. I've had it a while and now the back protector is nicely curved to me and quite comfortable.

Just got a back protector.

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/a...back-protector

but I see this other kind too

http://www.revzilla.com/product/alpi...back-protector


what is better level 1 or 2? guessing that second link is better, argh. Could always go back to the shop I guess...

[bosslady]

went back and bought this one in the end http://www.motomail.co.nz/estore/style/asbiobprot.aspx from cyclespot Honda $10 cheaper than that link too. Think I will sell my insert to help pay for the new one haha

[Mental Trousers]

went back and bought this one in the end http://www.motomail.co.nz/estore/style/asbiobprot.aspx from cyclespot Honda $10 cheaper too. Think I will sell my insert to help pay for the new one haha.

Good. Riding without a back protector is in the same category as riding without a helmet.

[Katman]

Good. Riding without a back protector is in the same category as riding without a helmet.

Really?

I've never worn a back protector.

[Maha]

Good. Riding without a back protector is in the same category as riding without a helmet.

But one is a legal requirement and one is not.

[Mental Trousers]

Really?

I've never worn a back protector.

There's two things you can't fix - head and back, most other parts of the body heal. If your back or head isn't worth anything to you then don't spend any money on them.

You're entirely responsible for looking after yourself on a motorbike, nobody else is going to watch out for you. You injure your back and you weren't wearing a back protector that's your problem.

[Mental Trousers]

But one is a legal requirement and one is not.

I don't write the rules. Legal requirement isn't stop your back from breaking if you land on it after doing a somersault over a car bonnet.

[Maha]

I don't write the rules. Legal requirement isn't stop your back from breaking if you land on it after doing a somersault over a car bonnet.

Its a personal choice, like wearing any other bit of protective gear...a helmet is the only legal requirement when riding a bike.
So it's not in same category...(so to speak) you either do or you don't.

On a recent group ride of 20 bikes, only 2-3 had a back protector on...I know of two definately, guessing there was a third.
You will find most do not wear one.
I am not saying its a bad thing, but it's up to the individual what he/she wants wear while riding a bike.

[Mental Trousers]

Its a personal choice, like wearing any other bit of protective gear...a helmet is the only legal requirement when riding a bike.
So it's not in same category...(so to speak) you either do or you don't.

On a recent group ride of 20 bikes, only 2-3 had a back protector on...I know of two definately, guessing there was a third.
You will find most do not wear one.
I am not saying its a bad thing, but it's up to the individual what he/she wants wear while riding a bike.

As you say it's a personal choice. My choice is it's in the same category as a helmet cos I won't get on a bike without either. Doesn't matter if it's my race bike, a kids 50cc quad, a scooter to shoot down the shop for milk etc.

[bosslady]

Good. Riding without a back protector is in the same category as riding without a helmet.

I see lots of emphasis on getting a good helmet but very little on getting a good back protector. You can buy some helmets cheaper than any back protector too I think? must be a supply vs. demand thing. I didn't have to get such an expensive back protector but figured spending a little more might just be worth it comfort/safety wise.. and won't deny there was a little label bashing in there too.

Really?

I've never worn a back protector.

Hope you're not trying to start a debate

Its a personal choice, like wearing any other bit of protective gear...a helmet is the only legal requirement when riding a bike.
So it's not in same category...(so to speak) you either do or you don't.

On a recent group ride of 20 bikes, only 2-3 had a back protector on...I know of two definately, guessing there was a third.
You will find most do not wear one.
I am not saying its a bad thing, but it's up to the individual what he/she wants wear while riding a bike.

Agreed. I had a back protector. Just was my aftermarket insert, not the strap on one of course...

[FJRider]

I didn't have to get such an expensive back protector but figured spending a little more might just be worth it comfort/safety wise.. and won't deny there was a little label bashing in there too.

You will be better off with it on, in the event of an off ... than not having it.

To reduce the risk of injury... or reduce the amount of injury ... it must be worth having.

Well done for getting one.

But it wont work if it's never worn.

[bosslady]

You will be better off with it on, in the event of an off ... than not having it.

To reduce the risk of injury... or reduce the amount of injury ... it must be worth having.

Well done for getting one.

But it wont work if it's never worn.

nah I'll wear it, will make me look like a PROfessionaaaaaal bad ass.

[haydes55]

nah I'll wear it, will make me look like a PROfessionaaaaaal bad ass.

My mum got me an airjackey for xmas

Just waiting for the gas canister to arrive. Seen 3 or 4 riders crash at speedway from nasty looking crashes with the air jackets on and they were back out for the next race. If they can help hitting a wall on those bikes then I trust it to work for most road crashes for me. Plus it covers my back and front. I did have a fox body armour suit which has back protector elbow pads chest pads etc but the sewing on the straps has undone and need to get the to mum so she can work her sewing magic on that (good ol mum eh?).

On a different note, what does anyone use for neck protectors? I wont race my bike without a Leatt brace but haven't even tried it with my road helmet. I'm a fan of not breaking any bones so I might see it it works with my road gear