Back protectors?

**Quasievil** · 3rd December 2008, 14:18

[quote=michael;1835189]

Originally Posted by Quasievil

Ok I get the point, ur sounding like a salesman now. Unfortunately being a student I do have to put a price on my life (even if it isn't as much as I'd like it to be). But thanks for the advice anyway.

Mate I got them for $80 plus courier if you like a lower price one, they arent CE but many have gone down and been better off for wearing them (me included)

If you want one check them out at www.qmoto.co.nz mate

**Quasievil** · 3rd December 2008, 14:19

Originally Posted by Swoop

Hey Quasi!

Any word on the new gloves yet?? The Scaphoid protection-type?

Hi the Qmoto KNOX SPS gloves arrive tomorrow YAYAYAYAYAYA

So all good from tomorrow mate

**Quasievil** · 3rd December 2008, 14:20

Originally Posted by wbks

Is that padding in the back of leathers (like in my teknic 2 piece) good enough or are back protectors still needed? If not, why even have padding on the back?

Those will offer the same protection as a cheese sandwich there is no benifit from having it there.

**Radar** · 3rd December 2008, 14:49

[QUOTE=Quasievil;1835375]

Originally Posted by michael

Mate I got them for $80 plus courier if you like a lower price one, they arent CE but many have gone down and been better off for wearing them (me included)

If you want one check them out at www.qmoto.co.nz mate

For the money that looks very good.

It may not have CE but you will be better off wearing it if you bin and hit your back!

**discotex** · 3rd December 2008, 16:56

Originally Posted by michael

Ok I get the point, ur sounding like a salesman now. Unfortunately being a student I do have to put a price on my life (even if it isn't as much as I'd like it to be). But thanks for the advice anyway.

What he's saying it true. I have a KNOX Aegis from Quasi and it's freakin awesome. Barely even notice it and it fits so much better than all the others.

The Aegis is CE level 2 which is a big step up from CE level 1.

Originally Posted by wbks

Is that padding in the back of leathers (like in my teknic 2 piece) good enough or are back protectors still needed? If not, why even have padding on the back?

Doesn't do shit. Better than nothing but get someone to hit your spine with a hammer with the foam while imagining yourself sliding over a big rock or curb and you'll know what I mean. Try it with a proper back protector and you'll see why some of us swear by them.

Originally Posted by Radar

For the money that looks very good.

It may not have CE but you will be better off wearing it if you bin and hit your back!

I crash tested one of Quasi's non CE ones and it did the job. Didn't land directly on my back or slide over rocks/curb though as it was at the track. If you're on a budget it's a decent back protector. If you're after top protection go for the Aegis.

**Gizzit** · 3rd December 2008, 19:22

I agree. I bought an Knox Aegis back protector for my wife and myself from Quasi, and I recommend them. They are comfortable, and if I/we ever have to use them, at least we know that we have the best protection available.
My rational for spending that amount for back protection was that if i had it, it may save my life and/or keep me from being in a wheelchair.
I would hate to have gone for a cheap (non CE) protector, have an accident that left me paralyzed, and wish I had spent another $100 or so.
For me it's about what price do you put on your health / safety?
Best of luck with your choice. Anything will probably be better than nothing!

**Tony.OK** · 3rd December 2008, 20:03

I've got a brand new one I don't need, its a large but more like a medium. Someone can have it for $50 + postage.
Not top of the line but not crap either.

PM me if interested.

**scracha** · 3rd December 2008, 20:10

The knox stuff is top notch. Had mine for years, used it daily and it's still in good nick.

**roadracingoldfart** · 3rd December 2008, 20:25

Originally Posted by scracha

The knox stuff is top notch. Had mine for years, used it daily and it's still in good nick.

And trust me ........

He knows how to crash lmfao

**Coyote** · 3rd December 2008, 20:45

QUASIMOTO Apparel is the best!

Do I get paid now?

**roadracingoldfart** · 3rd December 2008, 20:59

Originally Posted by Coyote

QUASIMOTO Apparel is the best!

Do I get paid now?

Ohhh will you two get a room .

**Coyote** · 3rd December 2008, 21:02

Originally Posted by roadracingoldfart

Ohhh will you two get a room .

Yes please! Cause nothing turns me on more than QUASIMOTO! It's the best in motorcycle related riding apparel!

**imdying** · 3rd December 2008, 21:15

I'm sorely tempted by the Knox gear, would love to see it in the flesh if anyone in chch has a chest or back protector. The wife will expect little ones in due course (sooner rather than later), it seems appropriate that, should we go down t that row, that I'm around to care for them, even in the event of the unthinkable. Cheap insurance, and probably worth more than those homos at State give me.

That's unfair, they've looked after me well over the years :blush:

**AlBundy** · 4th December 2008, 01:08

I've had a Knox since about 1996... A mate went off the outside of a corner and landed on rocks. His leathers were ripped to shreds and his back protector had gashes in them. If it wasn't for his back protector, he wouldn't have walked away.

I bought mine within that next week... I wear it every time I wear leathers...