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Moto Board => Gear => Topic started by: ZLTFUL on April 23, 2009, 07:16:37 AM

Title: Back Protector Recommendations
Post by: ZLTFUL on April 23, 2009, 07:16:37 AM
So exactly as the title suggests, ecommend me some back protectors for track days...
Title: Re: Back Protector Recommendations
Post by: Spidey on April 23, 2009, 08:10:42 AM
T-Pro (or the rebadged Joe Rocket w/ T-Pro) or Helimot.

Here's more info:  http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=18937.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=18937.0)
Title: Re: Back Protector Recommendations
Post by: DoubleEagle on April 23, 2009, 09:14:35 PM
BMW Back Protector w, Kidney protection and a degree of Collarbone protection.

I crashed into a ditch going probably 70 mph and did not hurt my back, kidneys or Collar bones.

I did suffer other serious injuries , mainly 4 broken Ribs and a punctured Lung plus sprained Ankles and a lot of soft tissue damage but none in the back or Kidney or Collar bone area.

Price 3 years ago $245. Available from BMW shops.

I also have a Dainese Wave V neck Safety jacket that includes a Back Protector , Neck, Chest, Shoulder, Triceps, Elbows, and Fore Arm Armor.

This all works together as on unit to be worn under hopefully a riding Jacket.

Price $429 a year ago. Available from the Dainese Stores in San Fran and Costa Mesa, Cali.                                          Dolph
Title: Re: Back Protector Recommendations
Post by: ZLTFUL on April 24, 2009, 09:11:20 AM
Saw one of those BMW ones on EBay and put a bid in on it. Great reviews from what I read...
Also bidding on a Bohn Pro Racer Back Protector...
http://www.bohnarmor.com/catalog/proddetail.php?prod=KC28W (http://www.bohnarmor.com/catalog/proddetail.php?prod=KC28W)
Title: Re: Back Protector Recommendations
Post by: AjMcQuillan on April 24, 2009, 08:51:30 PM
Make sure that you buy one that is CE level 2. Thats the most important thing. There's two levels, and level 2 is the best.

*first post*
Title: Re: Back Protector Recommendations
Post by: ZLTFUL on May 01, 2009, 09:32:46 AM
Ended up with one of these...
http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/Dainese_Gilet_Wave_2--35-DAIN05-22.html (http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/Dainese_Gilet_Wave_2--35-DAIN05-22.html)
...for $150 brand new.

Title: Re: Back Protector Recommendations
Post by: Slide Panda on May 01, 2009, 02:00:37 PM
Man you got a steal.  Best price I found for those was just under $300
Title: Re: Back Protector Recommendations
Post by: ZLTFUL on May 01, 2009, 03:02:21 PM
Thank goodness for other's misfortunes.  ;D [evil]
Title: Re: Back Protector Recommendations
Post by: GLantern on May 18, 2009, 09:10:03 AM
Quote from: Spidey on April 23, 2009, 08:10:42 AM
T-Pro (or the rebadged Joe Rocket w/ T-Pro) or Helimot.

Here's more info:  http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=18937.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=18937.0)

+1 to the Joe Rocket i have it, it is barely noticeable when wearing it.  I have no problem wearing it every time i swing a leg over my bike.