[kris_mckenna]

Well after seeing one of my friends crash his busa' yesterday and him do alot of damage....especially to his spine ive decided i wont ride again without a back/spine protector.

any ideas of what i should be looking for??

Bohn seem to do some great items... their race series look the biz and seem to offer great protection levels.

so feel free to throw me some ideas - or personal experiences with said armour.

cheers.

 

[Captain Squid]

My boss has a Komodo and loves it. Check them out the bottom part is on a pivot so it moves when you do. Very nice

 

[Cestode]

That's what I race with

http://www.fastlaneperformance.net/c?c=24&d=148#

 

[Plastic Cup Politics]

This is what I have... I couldn't find any of our site sponors that carried it but here it is:

http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=&L2=&L3=&L4=&item=DAI_1875763-001-MD

Great reviews, and fits great. A bit pricey though... But I always say money shouldn't be considered with something protecting your life.

 

[Biga]

Here is what I use, it's awesome and saved me once from a broken back

 

[Plastic Cup Politics]

Here is what I use, it's awesome and saved me once from a broken back

That's what I have, minus the front and mesh parts... I just have the back protector... I like it. and I've used it, didn't hurt my back...yet.

 

[Biga]

That's what I have, minus the front and mesh parts... I just have the back protector... I like it. and I've used it, didn't hurt my back...yet.

Believe me, breaking ribs is no fun either

 

[Plastic Cup Politics]

Believe me, breaking ribs is no fun either

Yeah, done that before.

Trying to go to sleep is the worst part... or at least it was for me.

 

[Biga]

Yeah, done that before.

Trying to go to sleep is the worst part... or at least it was for me.

How about breathing or laughing?? That sucked just as bad

 

[Plastic Cup Politics]

How about breathing or laughing?? That sucked just as bad

yeah, didn't do much laughing... only deep breaths hurt for me.. but then again my pain tolerance has always been rather high. Good old football days... racked up all kinds of injuries

 

[Hong3103]

The most important thing to look for in a back protector is CE rating level. I wear T-Pro's back & chest protector. The back protector is Level 2 and the chest protector is level one. I also have the the T-Pro back pad insert in my Joe Rocket jacket. It is also CE Level 2.

 

[TwoTyres]

I have a almost brand new Spidi Airback back protector.
I picked it up on the WERA board for cheep.

http://www.indysuperbike.com/customer/product.php?productid=116738&cat=28274&page=1

 

[kris_mckenna]

hmmmm that dainese one looks the bizzo...

damn aus and lack of dainese distributors...

 

[Plastic Cup Politics]

hmmmm that dainese one looks the bizzo...

damn aus and lack of dainese distributors...

you is you can still order it online right? one of our site sponsors carries it, check it out:

http://www.e-securedsite.com/motowheels/ITALIAN/index.cfm

click on "Dainese collection" on the left, then on safety gear, you'll see it in the list of products.

 

[kris_mckenna]

sizing is the only thing that worries me... im 6ft 130-140lbs

 

[Plastic Cup Politics]

sizing is the only thing that worries me... im 6ft 130-140lbs

I'm 5'11'' and it covers my back just fine , they have a few different lengths available. As far as weight it isn't a factor, the straps are all elastic/adjustable.

 

[Hong3103]

The only downside to Dainese is its a one use only item. The aborbing material is an aluminum honeycomb structure that crumples on impact. It works well but only for one crash. Unlike some other back protectors that can used again like the TPro ones.

 

[Plastic Cup Politics]

The only downside to Dainese is its a one use only item. The aborbing material is an aluminum honeycomb structure that crumples on impact. It works well but only for one crash. Unlike some other back protectors that can used again like the TPro ones.

You sure you don't have those backwards? I was always told the Tpros/rockets were a one use only because they are the ones that are made of the honeycomb structure.

 

[Hong3103]

I used to own a Dainese Wave back protector. It has a honeycomb structure made out of aluminum. Yes the the TPro ones have a honeycomb structure too but unlike Dainese you can used it again if you crash in it.

 

[Plastic Cup Politics]

hmm, i'll have to look into that