Back protectors

[M.C]

Thinking about getting one, what do people think of them?

Also trying to work out which one would fit my jacket (Spada Dolomite). Little bit confused as it looks like these were bundled with the jacket but then this one's being advertised as for the jacket. Any advice?

[MCN]

Those are kinda token protection. A proper back protector must remain in place and offer much more stiffening.
It's another minefield.
I once considered a dedicated protector but they do have some bulk under a jacket too.
I have the black HD foam ones that came with the heingerick jackets ans a yellow HD foam one for a Dianse jacket which came without a back protector.

It depends on what you need to feel protected by. I forget I even need a back protector.
If I was into more track stuff then I'd revisit that opinion.
No idea of % of risk on track or on road. Bit style of riding may be a big factor. On the road I take it easy but on a track I take no prisoners.
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[M.C]

Wikipedia (which always knows best) reckons most spinal injuries are caused by the twisting of the hips or shoulders. TBH I just thought it was best to have something in case of a direct blow to your back.

I don't think I would use a dedicated protector, just because it would be too annoying to take on/off and bulk as you say. My jacket does have a thin bit of foam in the back pocket, could just convince myself that's good enough

[Rogerborg]

I'd rather land on one than not.

[chickenstrip]

[FlightRisk]

Bought a Knox Aegis. Like it.
Hardly ever leave home without it now.

There's a lot more stuff to hit if you fall off on the road than on a track.
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[MCN]

[chickenstrip]

[M.C]

Been off once, landed on my ar$e, 18 months and counting of back pain

Anyhoo think I've worked out what's going on, that GB link shows a Forcefield level 1 & 2 insert, and a ARMR Moto insert that doesn't look like it would fit (looking at the insert in my jacket & shape of the pocket).

Found what looks like the other insert that says it's for the jacket, even though it's universal Gonna go ahead and order it.

[MCN]

[Beehive Bedlam]

[MCN]

[Ariel Badger]

I have an expensive one that I bought to use in hillclimb as I have a good deal of offs in competition but it was very rare it got worn due to the weight.
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[chickenstrip]

[Ariel Badger]

Back protector not day sack
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[Undinist]

Anyone thinking of buying a back protector should also be thinking about an airbag.
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[-Matt-]

I always try and put these RST inserts in all my gear. They're cheap and easy to fit most of the time and for just over a tenner i'd rather have it than not personally.

I crashed with it once years ago and landed square on my back after doing a superman impression - fairly confident it saved me from being a lot worse off on that occasion. Whether it would make much difference in other accident-situations i've no idea.

[Rogerborg]

[chrisdubya]

I used to have a Knox Contour protector - was great under a one piece leather suit but when I switched to 2 piece the lack of flexibility annoyed me - the bottom of it that covers your tail bone kept settling into where the suit zipped together.

I switched a Forcefield back protector like this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Forcefield-Back-Protector-L2K-/321943107064?hash=item4af54df5f8:g:m4cAAOSwo0JWK8pT and it moulds to the shape of your back and is much more comfortable.

Personally I wouldn't be without one - you only get one back and although it wont protect you against all injuries for the sake of £100 or so I'd rather have something there.

[MCN]

[-Matt-]

[talkToTheHat]

I have a furygan one. It's a big slab of d3o. Fits nicely under my kit, coveres more area, can remove, roll up and store in small luggage, giving you a jacket that is comfortable to wear off bike.
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[kawashima]

I have komine one which has both chest and back protector, easy to wear (zip + fasten belt). Chest protection is also important.
https://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/kawashima_/chest%20back%20protector%20komine-02_zpskqferkl1.jpg
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[ADSrox0r]

I have a Forcefield in one of my jackets but haven't bothered (yet) in the other two Dainese jackets. The fact that they need different shapes annoyed me seeing as I was hoping to just use the one between them. I had others before the Forcefield but they all made my back sweat like a pikey's pony in summer.
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