Back Protectors ...

calum17 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 25 Oct 2007 Karma :

Hi all, I'm looking at getting a back protector soon, gunna try on a few at the NEC show thursday to get an idea o sizes and what i do/dont like. but are there any that you do/dont recommend?
i am thinking about getting the knox one as it fits to the aeropack (backpack) that i want to get soon so that would be handy - but others might? i am also looking at a Texpeed one on eBay which isnt expensive (about £45)
is there any good/bad points about either of these or others? im not going to buy a cheapy naff one because i want it to last and also if im spending money on a safety item i want a good one, that said; i dont have a great deal and so not likely to get the top spec model either if it is pricey.

thanks for any help.
Calum.

holyman · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 11 Nov 2007 Karma :

If you're going to the NEC go and see GLF Accessories. They'll see you right.

LeeR · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Dec 2006 Karma :

Calum, I bought a Knox Ricochet 8 plate back protector last year at the NEC it cost £80. The seller was very helpful and measured me up and made recommendations regarding which model to buy. I would advise that whichever make you buy that you take your jacket, try the protector on under your jacket and go sit on a display bike to see how it feels. Thumbs Up

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calum17 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 25 Oct 2007 Karma :

thanks guys. i like the look of that knox one - is it comfy? i think it was the knox stow away i was looking at see: https://www.planet-knox.com/detail2.aspx?ID=31 . not sure if its better than the richochet - it's cheaper so perhaps not, i may be tight on a lot of things, but im willing to spend more on this - so £80 is a price i will pay, could be the difference between life and death, i know that and so will spend more on this than i would on some things.

i will be taking my alpinestar jacket - i dont have any decent jacket/jumper anyway but out of the two jackets i commonly wear im more to wearing that one these days, despite its lack of shoulder armour (is there any avaliable for an alpinestar textile jacket?)
will look around the NEC and try on a few.
thanks again.

St0rmer66 · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Nov 2005 Karma :

Personally I think I'd go for the "Knox Contour" but only because I can't help but think the Ricochet would be uncomfortable. The Stowaway also looks good though, probably a lot more practical whilst only a little bit less protective, would definitely prefer that one if I was using it every day.
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Wafer_Thin_Ham · Super Spammer Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Karma :

I have the Dainese Wave II, and that's awesome.
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EllioTT_GiXXeR · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Karma :

I got an alpinestar one, very good fit and curves to your spine. To be honest i think any decent make will be very good, there is no "best" in these sorts of things since they are all of a high standard.
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Keir · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Apr 2006 Karma :

Ive got a £15 lidl one which i cant fault. CE-2 or whatever the protection standard is.
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LeeR · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Dec 2006 Karma :

The Knox Contour is CE approved to EN1621-2 Level 2 and the Ricochet is Level 1. They're both good but the Contour is "better", my mate has a contour and neither of us notice they're there once they're on. I recently had an accident rolling 25' down the road with a broken foot and the Ricochet performed well it was really comfortable as I lay there waiting for the ambulance. Rolling Eyes

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kawakid · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Mar 2005 Karma :

Mine cost £15 from the show 2 years back.

Fits under summer and winter leathers.

Ohhh and has hit the ground, when I landed on my back. Thanks to Mr White pickup truck, "I drive on the wrong side of the road through bends and drive off."

Its the flap you hear when you hit the ground and you think thank feck I bought that back protector.
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