[fabio]

Right guys what back protectors are out there that people wear quite comfortably? It'll be spending it's time on a Bandit or VFR so it's not an extreme riding position at all. Any recommendations?

[sp1v]

Bought a Forcefield Sport lite 1 recently .. about 110 euro .. great fit ..very comfy .. wear it always now.. a lot of the built in ones are too short .. always good to protect the spine ,, top to coxyx !! From a 50 cc to a litre bike .. sliding on your back has its consequences .. back protector is a very sensible bit of kit !!

[ramjet]

I have the Knox Aegis which is cool and the Dainese W-T Pro jacket for the hotter days that has a back protector that can be used on its own. http://www.dainese.c...pro.html?cat=41

[corkdragon]

I also own a Forcefield Lite 1 - very comfy under jacket. highly recommended - just be sure to get right length for you

[Andromeda]

+1 on the Knox Aegis back protector. Don't even really feel it's on, it's very comfy under a jacket.

[Ogmios]

I'm suprised to recommend the BMW branded one.
Suprised because most of their gear is overpriced - made by another manufacturer and rebadged with a higher price.
But i had one and it was a good fit, good quality, comfy and reassuringly well made.

A close, snug fit is essential, as is the longest coverage you can put up with.
It's good to have it covering the cocycx (sp!)-but uncomfy is literally a p.i.t.a and you'll not wear it.

Waist to shoulders - i wear Moto X gear full time now - chest included.
Cosy, snug fit - never shifts in use and good support and warmth on long runs.

But it's an extreme measure i suppose and is time consuming to put the damn thing on.
Half the trouble is "how good is it?" and the other half is "yeah - but Will I Wear It?"

yer pays yer money and takes yer choice

Good Luck

[sp1v]

Ogmios, on 30 December 2011 - 11:09 PM, said:

I'm suprised to recommend the BMW branded one.
Suprised because most of their gear is overpriced - made by another manufacturer and rebadged with a higher price.
But i had one and it was a good fit, good quality, comfy and reassuringly well made.

A close, snug fit is essential, as is the longest coverage you can put up with.
It's good to have it covering the cocycx (sp!)-but uncomfy is literally a p.i.t.a and you'll not wear it.

Waist to shoulders - i wear Moto X gear full time now - chest included.
Cosy, snug fit - never shifts in use and good support and warmth on long runs.

But it's an extreme measure i suppose and is time consuming to put the damn thing on.
Half the trouble is "how good is it?" and the other half is "yeah - but Will I Wear It?"

yer pays yer money and takes yer choice

Good Luck

Good point about the warmth factor Og Also when one gets used to wearing one , it just becomes part of the routine of kitting up .

[Inadzuma]

Knox Aegis and, believe it or not, a Lidl's one. (?Pro-Life).

In fairness they're both comfortable enough but the Aegis is a better fit under leathers and has the kidney protectors built in to the waist strap.

zuma

[Spiceburger]

I have a Dainese one and have had it over 12 years at this stage.It has done its job for me and without it i would have no hesitation saying I would be in a wheelchair if not worse without one.
The most important thing about them Fabio is to get the correct size.They all float around the same money for the decent brands and it is only something you will be buying once so do go for a decent one.
You have plenty to chose from Alpinestar-Dainese-Forcefield-Knox they all come in different plate size so as I said just make sure you try them all and get the proper size the shop dude should be able to size you up and go from there.

[Empty One]

I asked the same Q about a year ago and got a lot of helpful replies. Bought the Knox Aegis at the bike show. I toured France with it and it was fine in the heat. Megabikes do them.