Back protector

[Davenaylor]

I'm looking for a back protector to fit inside my leather jacket and was hoping those that have one could give me some opinions.
I'm not saying money is no object as if its a choice between walking and not, I'll pay for it, but still, the same protection can be had for less than great!

I've been looking on fleabay and have seen quite a few Knox ones for around £20 for example this which also includes elbow and shoulder
https://bit.ly/10KMrbh

Thanks

[kawakid]

TBH I would want to try it on and make sure it would fit under my leathers.

I bought one from ebay about 9 years ago and it was fecking massive. Ninja turtle massive.

I bought one at the NEC 8 years back cost me about £15 and fits perfect. I don't go anywhere without it.

And yes I have crashed and landed on my back.

There was a reassuring flap as it hit the ground rather than my back first.
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[Lyam]

If you can get one that you wear and belts around you, alot safer in a crash, one of the most popular is the forcefield l2 that's what vim going for j&s sell them but if yournear gGlasgow there's a store called firecrest that do them cheaper.

[-Matt-]

I'd try one of these, use them in both my leathers and my jacket.

Its ebay but the seller is a very well known bike gear seller in the UK and RST are excellent quality gear, can buy them on other sites if you don't trust ebay stuff particularly.

https://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/140980761427?var=lv&var=sbar&_lwgsi=y&cbt=y&device=c&adtype=pla&crdt=0&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=66

They're very good, CE-2 approved if i remember rightly, maybe even CE-1 but doubtful considering price.

RST are a very reliable brand though provide a lot of gear used in TT and previously in BSB.

Its quite a good rounded size also, i found many other 'slip-in' back protectors don't fit in a lot of jacket pockets - i think because the manufacturers prefer you buy their specific equally odd-shaped ones if you wish to upgrade from the foam sh-t

[ukdiceman]

[Sako]

I wear a standalone back protector, the forcefield L2, brilliant fit and good price too.

[Davenaylor]

[Rogue_Shadow]

I have a forcefield Lvl2 in my Black textile jacket & a RST contour in my RST leathers.
Both fit the jackets perfectly, don't add much visual bulk and feel similar to an empty backpack.
If you've got a pocket in your jacket, besides the small cost, I don't understand why anyone wouldn't get one fitted.

Just ensure the size and shape are correct if your buying a different brand protector for a branded jacket (EG forcefield in a RST jacket)

[-Matt-]

If i'm remembering right theyre the upper CE class but im 100% theyre ce approved to the lower standard which in 99% of cases is going to be plenty for road riding. If youre thinking of track racing with it id consider a full piece upper level one but even then its questionable if its worth it as id much rather in that situation spend the extra cash on a protection vest incorperating the back protector with chest and hip armour (actually where a lot of back injuries also occur from side impact).

Something like https://www.motostorm.it/en/details.asp?articolo=1779&ref=Google¤cy=GBP&gclid=CNuCrtr7grgCFeXItAodMhAAdQ

As said though the RST ones are legit whether from ebay link i sent or other direct online/town retail shops and can vouch quality having crashed with mine once in quite a nasty incident