Back protectors

[Renn Sport]

I wear Forcefield and yes I have crashed 3 times wearing it. 1 once on the road (1st off) and 2 twice on track.

I landed on my back twice and the back protector really absorbed the impact in a big way. After all incidents I hurt everywhere but not on my back!

All I can say is that its an amazing bit of kit and I will be wearing a chest protector on track as well from now on.

[George29]

Will take my leathers to my local shop then at weekend and try the Knox and the Forcefield. Having a quick google the Knox looks good but the reviews on the Forcefield sway me a bit. I'll put it down to whichever fits the best

[dibblecorse]

I have had the Dainese articulated shell type and had a couple of lowsides in that and it was great, it was just a tad bulky so last yeat bough the Knox Aegis, fits an awful lot better, also has the kidney belt integrated and will take a chest protector that they make as an accessory for it.

Had a nasty highside in Valencia earlier in the year resulting in a fair bit of tumbling after I landed and got up and walked away .....

Would recommend either but the Knox is easier to wear.

[John D.]

I've got a Knox something or other. Very comfortable when on. Would recommend. Just make sure your leathers fit over it ok (obviously adds some girth to your trunk).

[Mr OCD]

Knox Aegis here and worn pretty much daily for over 6yrs ... It's well overdue for replacement ... Bought a Dainese Mantis and was bloody awful fit wise so sent it back ...

Might try the force field in at NEC show.

[Johnny50]

Any thoughts on the Forcefield Pro Shirts that come with a back protector?

Unsure if they'd be too bulky under existing armour in jackets/suits?

[jhoneyball]

like all protection stuff, its impossible to know whether it would help in the accident that you end up having. All that can be said it what happens at each crash

My own point of view is that its very unlikely to make things worse. It might well help. So why skimp? Same with high quality clothes, proper gloves, lid etc. The biggest safety factor is in my head. But when I've got it hopelessly wrong (which includes allowing others to get it wrong and affect me) then I want everything I can have.

I wish Dianese were more accessible -- they are on my target to look at at NEC this weekend, but I couldnt find them there on previous shows

[dibblecorse]

jhoneyball said:

like all protection stuff, its impossible to know whether it would help in the accident that you end up having. All that can be said it what happens at each crash

My own point of view is that its very unlikely to make things worse. It might well help. So why skimp? Same with high quality clothes, proper gloves, lid etc. The biggest safety factor is in my head. But when I've got it hopelessly wrong (which includes allowing others to get it wrong and affect me) then I want everything I can have.

I wish Dianese were more accessible -- they are on my target to look at at NEC this weekend, but I couldnt find them there on previous shows

Dainese rarely do shows but the show itself will be full of their stuff so you'll have no problems comparing stuff.

[Fleegle]

When I was trying before buying, I found the forcefield so bloody uncomfortable, akin to having a slab of plywood under my leathers. I ended up with a Knox Aegis which I have found to become un-noticeable under my leathers after a few minutes

I haven't and wouldn't go out on track without one. Having said that, I don't wear one for the road

[upsidedownmark]

On that note - the forcefield takes a few rides to mould its self to you.. until it does it feels like a lump of board, once it does, it's pretty un-noticeable.

[jhoneyball]

dibblecorse said:

Dainese rarely do shows but the show itself will be full of their stuff so you'll have no problems comparing stuff.

Want to see their airbag jackets -- but that seems v hard to find

[fergus]

jhoneyball said:

like all protection stuff, its impossible to know whether it would help in the accident that you end up having. All that can be said it what happens at each crash

+1

I was fully kitted up at Jerez in 2004, and did a very fast cartwheel through the gravel trap after a massive highside and still managed to slip (prolapse) two discs.

Do what you can, but remember that some crashes can happen causing the body to move/receive impact in ways the armour isn't designed to protect. I use a Held Salvo protector, which is build into a very tight "waistcoat" with additional velcro straps around the stomach.

[Fleegle]

fergus said:

I use a Held Salvo protector, which is build into a very tight "waistcoat" with additional velcro straps around the stomach.

Does this act a bit like a corset? I have a friend who asked me to ask

[fergus]

Fleegle said:

Does this act a bit like a corset? I have a friend who asked me to ask

A little bit, but it's not restrictive to breathing, etc. more like a body hugging base layer.

[Rutter]

I use a Forcefield Pro Sub 4 http://www.forcefieldbodyarmour.com/product/pro-su...

As others have said I feel naked riding without it

[terry tibbs]

i use a knox defender shirt or a forcefield pro shirt and leggings depending on which one is in the wash, wear them all day very comfy, you look a bit of prune at site meetings/surveys in body armor trudging round, but so what...

[sjj84]

I've got a forcefield, just can't get on with it. Think I'll try one of the alpinestars ones that fit into the jackets next.

[SAS Tom]

sjj84 said:

I've got a forcefield, just can't get on with it. Think I'll try one of the alpinestars ones that fit into the jackets next.

Hold off on the alpinestars ones, there is a new range coming soon and it's pretty much all CE Level 2 stuff to compete with forcefield.

[Richyboy]

I was thinking about the forcefield airovest, for back and chest. My leathers fit like Lycra so not sure how comfortable it will be.

[sjj84]

SAS Tom said:

Hold off on the alpinestars ones, there is a new range coming soon and it's pretty much all CE Level 2 stuff to compete with forcefield.

Good to know, thanks for that.