Back/spine protectors

[BIGBOSSMAN]

Do spineless riders such as Raj and Skidmark need a back protector? I'm interested in opinions...

[nevets]

I got a Dainese full back protector and 2pc suit from www.bimoto.be - super happy with both. At the time buying from them worked out at about 1/2 the local price, unfortunately things have changed a bit since.

The back protector is big but weighs virtually nothing and is fairly comfortable to wear - don't really know its there.

[HungusMaximist]

Do spineless riders such as Raj and Skidmark need a back protector? I'm interested in opinions...

Haha, for your information, Raj actually wears a spine protector.

I wouldn't know about Skidmark though...

[howdamnhard]

Let me know when you get them.I would be keen for one.

Standby, we will have a back protector soon that will have a seperate chest protector attachment.
Maybe about one month away.

[Radar]

I bought one of these - see photo below, except mine is larger with 7 sections. It fits from just below my neck down to the tailbone.

Its made by Prexport, an Italian company that been in the motorcycle gear business for a few decades.

Cost $95 and has the European quality stamp, "CE" certified. Comfortable also.

Got it from a MC shop in Chch, posted to me for a few bucks.
PM me for details if you want one or you may find them on Trademe.

[speights_bud]

I always wear my back protectore, its relativly slim and has the hard armour, brand is 'armour tech'.

Im sure i read a thread on here about a kevlar supermotard type jacket that was basically a whol lot of body armour attached to a kevlar jacket, all the armour was on the exterior and it looked pretty damn cool. cant find it though.

It looked a bit like this Spidi Gear, but it was way cooler and didnt require a jacket to be worn over the top for abrasion protection or anything

http://www.spidi.com/images/products/z126_b.jpg

[Hitcher]

I am always amused by riders who wear spine protectors AND a backpack. Do the two cancel each other out?

[Bonez]

Don't some jackets have back protectors built-in?

[Radar]

Don't some jackets have back protectors built-in?

Yes, to a limited degree most jackets will have some sort of armour to protect the back and some jackets have a facility to insert a back protector. If you look at photos of separate back protectors you will see that they are better / larger / fit closer and more snug.

[Swoop]

Don't some jackets have back protectors built-in?

Some jackets have a bit of "padding". This can move around quite a lot and is not what you want happening if you take a tumble.

[Bonez]

Some jackets have a bit of "padding". This can move around quite a lot and is not what you want happening if you take a tumble.

Just looking at my dryrider it has this padding plus an insert (which basicly covers 80% of my back- around3/4inch thick all up) with staps on the jacket to pull it tight. I also generally wear a heavy duty over the shoulder kidney belt as well, always have. I guess that's reasonable amount of protection without being uncomfortable.

Don't want to find out though .

[Bonez]

I am always amused by riders who wear spine protectors AND a backpack. Do the two cancel each other out?

Not if there is an inflatable blow up doll in the pack.

[Hitcher]

Not if there is an inflatable blow up doll in the pack.

As opposed to a non-inflatable blow-up doll?

[Bonez]

As opposed to a non-inflatable blow-up doll?

Yes, the explosive ones.

[westie]

Back protectors are awesome. I feel naked without one on when riding.

I used mine yesterday. Front washed out and hit the deck. Sliding along over bumps on my back and couldn't feel a thing!!

Of course feel bit sore today.