D3O back protectors

[Freddyfruitba...]

I need a back protector and think I'm going for D3O (seems to be well thought-of and I already have some D3O hip armour which I do rate.

There are quite a few available (level 2, size XL) from different manufacturers; eg: Held (£30), Furygan (£36), Klim (£50), Rukka (£75).

Is there really going to be any difference between these, given they are all level 2? Any reason to buy, say, Rukka rather than Held at 2.5 times the price? (I suppose the dearer ones could be 'better' than CE level 2, but looking at Rukka's website they make no such claim about their back protector, just that it 'meets' level 2.




(Or am I on to a hiding to nothing with D3O - is there better out there?)
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[Bru]

Hi.

As an alternative, have you considered a separately-wearable back protector? Perhaps not quite in your price range, but I am thinking about the extended coverage these offer - from base of the neck to coccyx - compared to the more limited coverage of an in-jacket protector. I use a Forcefield L2, and honestly do not notice it when in use. Untested in impact, thus far, so that is all I can offer in terms of experience.

I guess there's an argument for both, of course, and there is no telling how you will hit the ground if you are unfortunate to do so...

[kramdra]

I am not conviced by d3o. They do not say how much energy is absorbed before it turns solid. My first running shoes had it and after a few runs my fibular had a stress fracture.

[burt99]

[Val]

[F1.ash]

I took the D3O rudimentary 'rectangle' out of my jacket and wear a Forcefield separate protector which straps to me rather than residing in the jacket. I've no evidence to suggest that the D3O item is poor just that I think the Forcefield is better. Feels nice on and covers much more of the spine. This is the variant I have: https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/195413