Spine/Back protector

[TheHighlander]

Afternoon All,

As you will see by my recent posts I just passed my full bike test.

I was wondering what do you all do for back/spine protection? I don't want to wear one of the 1 piece leather suits.

I have a Richa jacket with shoulder, elbow protection, it has a part for back protection but you need to buy that, is it just one of the orange foamy style inserts or am I better with one of the wastecoat style back protectors?

Thanks in advance.

[wa16]

choice is yours

look at knox, forcefield go on sport bike shop and search back protectors

there are as many combinations as solutions

personally i wear forcefield jacket and pants i took the stuff out of my rukka textiles and furygan leathers as they didn't sit right and were uncomfortable works for me but might no for you

[mickymellon1]

I have the one built in to my leathers, if i'm heading out for a spirited ride or the track then I have a proper knox back protector - always ride with some form of spine protection

[Cylon2007]

You cab get a proper back protection pad that fits in place of the foamy bit in your jacket. Alternatively a sperate back protector I would go for Knox or Forcefield.

[Ed.]

Up until last year when I came off I was happy with the forcefield level 2 back inserts. Flexible and thin enough not to get in the way.
I have no doubt that it did it's job when I went rolling down the road but some of the bruising led me to wanting something a bit more substantial that would stay in place and had coccyx protection.
I now have a larger forcefield back protector with the shoulder straps and waist belt,hasn't been tested but feels more protective.

[A500leroy]

i went with this

https://www.jtsbikerclothing.com/motorcycle_clothi...

[Zarco]

I've got the a previous generation of this. Must be around 9yrs old now. Crash tested it a couple of times. Didn't hurt my back at least!

https://www.thevisorshop.com/Mobile/en/Knox-Aegis-...

[bogie]

Some jackets come with CE level 1 or 2 back protectors, others you have to upgrade for £30 ish

I have upgraded in my jacket to D30 Level 2. For road use convenience I prefer it built into the jacket

I have a seperate kidney belt with lumbar protection in as well as some of the built in jacket protectors sit quite high up and dont cover lower back.

https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/...

[tvrolet]

In use a Knox Mirco Lock Air back protector. It’s basically squishy foam/magic stuff that’s meant to harden on impact. Luckily not tested it in anger, but sufficiently comfortable you forget it’s there, and not too hot/sweaty on hot days. Plus the added advantage if you do-up the wide Velcro strap at the front tight enough it can make a slightly lardy gut look almost normal under a jacket
https://www.planet-knox.com/product/micro-lock-air...

[WarnieV6GT]

Why are not chest protectors common place ?

[bogie]

WarnieV6GT said:

Why are not chest protectors common place ?

I think they are quite common for track use in high(er) end leathers......for road use as always its just weighing up convenience versus risk.

You can get them as options in some jackets or wear separate as part of a vest ....or just go with one of the airbag vests that are available now.

Kit has changed a lot over the years.....20-30 years ago, back protectors were not common for road use. Perhaps in another 10 years, integrated airbags in "average" price jackets will be commonplace.......

[WarnieV6GT]

bogie said:

I think they are quite common for track use in high(er) end leathers......for road use as always its just weighing up convenience versus risk.

You can get them as options in some jackets or wear separate as part of a vest ....or just go with one of the airbag vests that are available now.

Kit has changed a lot over the years.....20-30 years ago, back protectors were not common for road use. Perhaps in another 10 years, integrated airbags in "average" price jackets will be commonplace.......

I've just bought the forcefield amour pro vest XV from sportsbike shop. Level 2 back and some chest protection.

I really enjoy riding but for some reason I've been preoccupied with self preservation lately...

[bogie]

WarnieV6GT said:

bogie said:

I think they are quite common for track use in high(er) end leathers......for road use as always its just weighing up convenience versus risk.

You can get them as options in some jackets or wear separate as part of a vest ....or just go with one of the airbag vests that are available now.

Kit has changed a lot over the years.....20-30 years ago, back protectors were not common for road use. Perhaps in another 10 years, integrated airbags in "average" price jackets will be commonplace.......

I've just bought the forcefield amour pro vest XV from sportsbike shop. Level 2 back and some chest protection.

I really enjoy riding but for some reason I've been preoccupied with self preservation lately...

Well If you are going to wear a separate vest then you may as well have chest protection in it.

Ive previously broken my pelvis in multiple places and if I do it again, they may not be able to fix it, so have some forcefield contact shorts for another layer of hip protection when on 2 wheels.

[dern]

I use one of these under my one piece, two piece and textiles and it's very comfortable and looks like it can take a hit... https://www.alpinestars.com/nucleon-kr-2-protector... Very happy with it.

[SamR380]

I've got a full length Knox back protector like this one -


It's very heavy and quite hot but I'm stubborn and tight so I just manage. My wife has a Forcefield one which was a bit more expensive but is much lighter and (on paper at least) should be more protective.

[HughiusMaximus]

WarnieV6GT said:

Why are not chest protectors common place ?

I picked up one of these recently, CE level 2 rated and not overly expensive.

https://www.alpinestars.com/products/road/protecti...

Moulds quite well once your body heat has warmed it up.

Your jacket / suit needs to be snug enough to hold it in place or it slips down to your stomach.

Not a problem I have with my magically shrinking leathers...

[Gerrard]

Ed. said:

Up until last year when I came off I was happy with the forcefield level 2 back inserts. Flexible and thin enough not to get in the way.
I have no doubt that it did it's job when I went rolling down the road but some of the bruising led me to wanting something a bit more substantial that would stay in place and had coccyx protection.
I now have a larger forcefield back protector with the shoulder straps and waist belt,hasn't been tested but feels more protective.

I always wear one of these too, and because it's not fitted for one jacket it's futureproof - I can wear it under any of my leather or textile jackets.

[Ho Lee Kau]

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