Back protectors

Recommendations?

 

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Knox, whatever is comfortable and fits well according to your budget.
As with helmets and heads, it's a lot cheaper than a new spine.

 

I've got a Knox which is supposed to be rather good but I've yet to throw
myself off a bike to check if it really is.

 

You, like me, have a rather large back so I suggest you try on a few.
I've got a Knox KC2000 Tour Plus similar to the one in:
<http://www.dragginjeans.com.au/images/products/armour/kc2000_large.jpg>

But that's the old colour. The newer ones look like
<http://www.hideout-leather.co.uk/assets/system.image_vault/200X_1.jpg>
but I've been unable to get one with the model still attached.

Heine Gherkin have a few models to try on which is what I did. I
didn't like any of them but found the KC2000 Tour Plus which I got on
with and so I use it most of the time.

I wouldn't say it's a bother putting it on otherwise I wouldn't use
it. Even in the heat of summer I still put it on as it doesn't
promote heat.

 

BWAHAHAHA. <VBG>

 

I concur, but would add Forcefield (01933 410818) to the list.

which features an aluminium honeycomb construction. When impacted, the
aluminium reportedly cuts through the lining fabric into whatever
happens to be behind it (which in real life use would be the wearer's
back!). Needless to say, neither Planet Knox or Forcefield products are
guilty of this flaw.

 

I've got a Knox back protector built into my Wolf leathers and it's
unobtrusive and worked on when I went over the bars on the IoM a few
years back. No back pain after landing on your back is a pretty good
sign of a back protector working properly.

Having said that, I have never worn (and never will do) a back
protector apart from the built in one. I tried one a few years ago and
decided that the constant feeling of it restricting my movement was
more hassle than any slight risk made worthwhile. To me not wearing a
back protector is no more risky than riding in jeans and trainers so
it's up to everyone to weigh up the risks.

The last paragraph may seem in bad taste given Bruces accident but
knowing Bruce he would be the last person to preach full protective
equipment every time you ride a bike. **** the safety nazis.

 

Thank you for making me laugh a great deal, given the shit week I am having.
Much obliged.

Ali

 

Fr Jack says...

I have a Knox Stowaway because it's very light and unobtrusive, yet
covers the major areas on my back that require protection. When I bought
it it was the cheapest one in the range.

I've only tested it once, when I rolled down the M25 a few weeks ago. I
felt my back hitting the deck, but there was absolutely no pain then or
later.

Christofire has crash tested his Forcefield IIRC, they're bloody nice
too. Graham at GLF wears a Forcefield as well.

 

Paul Varnsverry says...

Is it similar to this one in construction?

http://www.dainesemtb.co.uk/dainese/index.php

 

I've got one similar to this one - appears to be more attractive than
yours

http://www.londongatwickdainese.co.uk/images/SAFETY/BACKspacemetal2_1.jpg

The stuff between my back and the aluminium bit does indeed appear to
be fairly weedy foam. TBH when buying it [1] I was taken in by the
tough looking outside & didn't consider what it would be squished
against in the event of a mishap. The Knox ones really are a **** sight
more substantial, I think I'll put one on my shopping list.

[1] in my defence I bought my dainese stuff when I was new to biking
and hadn't read the bad press their gear gets. Excuses, excuses...

 

Knox stowaway if they are still available. Certainly helped to protect
my back 2 years ago.

 

LOL

That's twice.

Wanna go for the hat trick?

 

Worked for me a few years ago.

 

Hoho

Having taken a Fireblade to the unprotected spine I can heartily
support anything at all. Just make sure it doesn't foul your helmet
when in riding position.