Firebladewickers Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Just bought this dainese back protector anyone else using them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mas101 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 I've got a back protector in my jacket, but I've been lookiing at the stand alone ones just because they are bigger and cover more of the spine.I'd be interested to hear what you think of the one you've bought - how much coverage, comfort, etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firebladewickers Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 Comfort wise it's spot on and as for safety I don't think you will get any more secure than this... it wasn't cheap like £110 ish it fits under my textile sports jacket perfectly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 It's something I've often considered but never actually pursued.......normally just rely on the foam one that comes with the jacket......maybe I should look into these a bit more seriously. ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 I bought one of these Forcefield back protectors a couple of months ago for £94 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORCEFIELD-BODY-ARMOUR-PRO-L2K-EVO-BACK-PROTECTOR-MOTOR-CYCLE-BIKE-RACE-TRACKDAY-/361289193179?var=630629465864&hash=item541e8396db:m:mV8NvGJTPK09dHnPRwE5oFQ Level 2 approved and surprisingly comfortable and lightweight. Hardly even aware of it, but feel naked without it on my bike now.http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/1SgAAOxy69JS~2q3/s-l500.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firebladewickers Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 I won't ride without mine now...I used to just depend on the padded part of my jacket which I imagine wouldn't do very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fro Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 I bought a Knox Aegis a few years ago. The same day I bought it I had an unplanned dismount and slid backwards in to a metal post. Anyway, worth every penny as I was able to get up, kick my bike back together and ride home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firebladewickers Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 I bought a Knox Aegis a few years ago. The same day I bought it I had an unplanned dismount and slid backwards in to a metal post. Anyway, worth every penny as I was able to get up, kick my bike back together and ride home. Lucky man sort of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fro Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Lucky man sort of But if I hadn't have gone to buy the back protector, I probably wouldn't have crashed my bike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuktuk Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 I use forcefield too, feels wrong not having it on! Also have their chest one but not done many rides since buying that.Going to sell them soon if anyones interested as my suit no longer fits and looking at held slade which has a full back protector within it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Had the Forcefield one for a few years, and I use it every ride, just like my helmet. The only days I notice it are when it's really hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockercas Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Ive got a dainese one. Crashed with it and my back was fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretagentmole Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 I have a Hunter Racing one, makes wearing a rucksack more comfortable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PIECE OF PROTECTION WHEN OUT ON THE BIKE!! YES, of course I have one. I got the Dainese Wave Air back protector. Never go out on the bike without it regardless of what I am wearing (leathers, skirt/dress) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PIECE OF PROTECTION WHEN OUT ON THE BIKE!! YES, of course I have one. I got the Dainese Wave Air back protector. Never go out on the bike without it regardless of what I am wearing (leathers, skirt/dress) Tis not a lid is . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RantMachine Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 I've got one of those. Well, not a big fancy brand name one. Wanted some decent back armour, but also wanted some extra back support for longer rides because my back was being a shit at the time. Does both jobs well! THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PIECE OF PROTECTION WHEN OUT ON THE BIKE!! YES, of course I have one. I got the Dainese Wave Air back protector. Never go out on the bike without it regardless of what I am wearing (leathers, skirt/dress) Tis not a lid is .Surely that should be a condom, what with the raw animal attraction of us bikers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lateralus Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Surely that should be a condom, what with the raw animal attraction of our bikes Fixed it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 I've got one of those. Well, not a big fancy brand name one. Wanted some decent back armour, but also wanted some extra back support for longer rides because my back was being a shit at the time. Does both jobs well! THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PIECE OF PROTECTION WHEN OUT ON THE BIKE!! YES, of course I have one. I got the Dainese Wave Air back protector. Never go out on the bike without it regardless of what I am wearing (leathers, skirt/dress) Tis not a lid is .Surely that should be a condom, what with the raw animal attraction of us bikers? .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arwen Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 I bought this RST one as I couldn't find a stockist with a forcefield or knox one that would fit in my jacket. Rather glad however, as the RST one cost me a whole £12 from my local Honda dealer! https://www.rst-moto.com/rst-level-2-back-protector.htmlMuch more comfortable on the bike for longer distances now, and it does let air through, unlike the standard foamy bit. So no more sweaty back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gin Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 I bought a Knox Aegis a few years ago. The same day I bought it I had an unplanned dismount and slid backwards in to a metal post. Anyway, worth every penny as I was able to get up, kick my bike back together and ride home. Aye, I've been a Knox Fan for Years now after picking up a small one at the BMF fair when I first starting riding and now have the mini version of the Aegis.. Jay has the full Aegis and we're slowly converting his Step-dad! Honestly love them and in my biggest crash I dread to think what would have happened to me without it, cos I came down Hard on the base of my back.. Can't recommend them enough.. ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lateralus Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 One of the reasons I got the RST Paragon V jacket was that it has a level II CE back protector built in - figured that if it's built in then I can't be lazy and just not bother, and it's one less thing to do. However, seeing what people are saying about their importance, should I be getting a separate dedicated thing instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arwen Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 IIt depends. Dedicated ones should not move at all if you come off the bike. Depending on your jacket, a protector in the pocket of your jacket may move and therefore not provide the protection it should. I like my bike jacket to be quite snug. So I feel fine with a protector in the pocket, it doesn't move around. If I have bought a looser fitting jacket then a dedicated protector would have been a better choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mas101 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 I have a smallish one in my jacket, but bought a used knox from ebay because I thought it was probably important to get full spine coverage rather than just the top of my back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC1474 Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PIECE OF PROTECTION WHEN OUT ON THE BIKE!! No it isn't. It can be beneficial in some circumstances, but in 99% of crashes it makes no difference and in many crashes it has been the cause of paraplegia and tetraplegia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mas101 Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 No it isn't. It can be beneficial in some circumstances, but in 99% of crashes it makes no difference and in many crashes it has been the cause of paraplegia and tetraplegia. Can you expand on this? You seem to be saying that having a back protector is worse than not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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