wiffers Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I have an RST textile jacket and trousers which zip together. Both offer some degree of spine rotection, but not enoughCan anyone give me link to a good spine protector online? Looking at £80ish? (more if needed)Was sugegsted this link before ... which one to get though?http://www.planet-knox.com/SearchResult ... egoryID=10Any ideas appreciatedI'm 15 stone, slim (body builder), jacket is XXL (or is it XXXL?) with a bit of room, but snug. Will be riding a CBR600F in the dry, on the road.Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Get the roll up one, they're much easier to store when not in use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korben Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Hi MateTBH they are a bit like helmets... Some will fit better than others for different people. I have the Knox contour one which is brilliant in my eyes. Comfy and CE Level 2 approved (The highest grade it can get).The forcefield back protectors get very good reports as well and are Ride magazine "Recommended".http://www.forcefieldbodyarmour.co.uk/b ... _sport.aspIf they are CE approved they will do a good job. Only thing I will say is get one that straps to you and is not one that slips into the liner of your jacket. In a crash a jacket one could move which you don't want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiffers Posted December 1, 2008 Author Share Posted December 1, 2008 OKay, cool thanks mate - that one is £90Worth just getting a large one? (my back is big)rather buy online as it's for a present for me from someone Thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Try them on in a store as they are sized for maximum protection - then order it on line with confidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korben Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Make sure you get the right size mate. I though I would need a medium, but turned out I needed a large. Fit is important with these things. You should be able to get a size chart from somewhere. Get someone to measure your back for you.Don't think you can go wrong with these forcefield protectors.... Never heard anyone say anything bad about them yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiffers Posted December 1, 2008 Author Share Posted December 1, 2008 If large is the biggest, I'll need large - trust me If anyone knows of a size chart though, let me know ...Thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Go to a dealer and try it on!The assistant can made sure it's a proper fit and you can make sure it's comfortable - we are all different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korben Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 If large is the biggest, I'll need large - trust me If anyone knows of a size chart though, let me know ...Thx Hi MateIt has a link on the page I posted for a size chart...Just above the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiffers Posted December 1, 2008 Author Share Posted December 1, 2008 Ah, missed thatHmmmmmn, that confuses thingsMy waist is 36" (lower end of medium)shoulder to waist about 20-21" (medium/large)back wide, but they don't ask thatI can't try on as nearest dealer long wayWorth phoning them or trying different manufacturer?Thx guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsisterbiker Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 and remember to try on under your bike jacket obvious i know brothers girlfriend has forcefield and loves it. comfy + very good fiti tried on a roll up knox and it was horrible. really bad fit felt bulky even though it's quite small. got a knox ricochet and it's brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest akey Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 You really do need to try it on with jacket and helmet and then get in the riding position.I have a knox contour and love it, but I have a mate who cant get on with the contour as it pushes up on his helmet.Willow doesnt like the contour either but has a forcefield and loves it, whereas I really didnt like the forcefield one it felt very uncomfortable.It needs to fit well or you wont wear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiffers Posted December 1, 2008 Author Share Posted December 1, 2008 I've checked and they say I can return or exchange if it doesn't fit. Also explained the differences between them, asked my height and bike etc. So I'll try a medium. If it doesn't fit I'll send backThanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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