Hywel Posted July 19, 2009 Posted July 19, 2009 I've been accumulating some nice gortex gear and I just got myself a good lid seeing as I have my CBT and a 125 available, I'm booking my DAS really soon and I'm completely comitted to getting a proper bike in the near future. 'Sorted' I thought, but then I thought about my spine in a crash, surely it's a very flimsy thing ready to be destroyed by a car or a curb in an accident, so I thought I'd look into a good back protector. I've read the "buying a back protector?" sticky and had a look at a few product specific threads but I want to get a few opinions on back protectors in general. I've heard some people say very matter-of-factly that they'll do more harm than good in a big crash, and I've heard other people say that they consider them to be as important as a helmet when riding. I'd like sopme thoughts on this sort of gear. Any particular ones I should avoid? Any recommendations? Quote
bigsisterbiker Posted July 19, 2009 Posted July 19, 2009 hi hyweli got knocked off my bike and landed flat on my back, but i didn't even feel it because of my back protector. won't go on the bike without it now i've got a knox (not the roll up one). brothers girlfriend has a forcefield and says it's v comfy and she feels secure in it. Quote
Korben Posted July 19, 2009 Posted July 19, 2009 Hi MateI would recommend the Knox Contour. I have one and like it. Lot's of others on here wear one as well and they all like them.I have also heard very good things about the Forcefield Back Protectors. Worth a look mate.Just remember to take your bike gear with you when you go to try one on.... Don't want to be in a situation where you have blown £100 on a back protector and you can't zip your jacket up while wearing it..... Quote
nman1 Posted July 20, 2009 Posted July 20, 2009 Yep, knox contour for me too pal. Can`t seem to see how they would do more harm in an off though ??? Quote
Chimera101 Posted July 20, 2009 Posted July 20, 2009 Got a knox contour myself got it just after I passed my cbt got hit by a car 3 months later, but not a spot of damage to my back (much to the surprise and disbelief of the doc's who x-rayed my back 3 times before looking at my broken arse), So I'd highly reccomend getting one just make sure it fits good.oh and the plate sruvived too and is still in use Quote
Pete Posted July 20, 2009 Posted July 20, 2009 Another one for the Knox Contour club here! Like nman I also can't see how this particular back protector would cause more damage. It's quite low-profile and fits very snugly. After a while I don't even notice it's there anymore. Quote
Hywel Posted July 20, 2009 Author Posted July 20, 2009 Thanks everyone, I think it's a done deal for the knox contour, I'll go and try one on this week! Can't beat a sales pitch like Chimera's. Quote
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