So who on here wears a stand alone D back protector? If you do, what jacket/trouser combo do you wear, and how does the protector interface with it? I am curious how one of these would work with my two-piece set up, and if it would be better to use a stand alone, or an insert for the jacket...
Discuss.
My Wave takes up quite a lot of space in my pants - space that I didn't have last summer [bang] (next summer!!)
I had to wear my two piece without the benefit of zipper connection, with the protector outside the pants.
The insert protectors are quite a bit smaller, so less coverage.
I my experience, the back protectors doesn't make the jacket fit much snugger - well, a little, but not as much as expected.
I use a Shield Air G1 in my D Laguna Seca perfed jacket. Fits in easily and is comfortable. Next time CAM and BAD get together remind me and I'll wear that jacket down if you want to do a test fit.
Thanks for the offer.
And thanks for the insight Lars. I guess I am mainly curious how the larger stand alone protectors work/feel when you have the two piece attached with the zipper.
We have a Wave - love it for what it does.
Quote from: Monster Dave on January 03, 2011, 08:52:26 AM
We have a Wave - love it for what it does.
Stand alone, or an insert?
Quote from: DRKWNG on January 03, 2011, 09:01:52 AM
Stand alone, or an insert?
It's the full wave - stand alone. Although it would be nice to get one that fits in our jackets, we really prefer the full length stand alone model. It just feels safer and it stays in position very well.
I've got a Wave (stand alone), and Dainese jacket and pants.
It doesn't compromise the fit of either, but I'm 6'1" 165 lb, so the jacket and pants are pretty roomy.
Quote from: Speeddog on January 03, 2011, 10:59:27 AM
......... but I'm 6'1" 165 lb, ............
Oh shut up [bang] You don't count ;)
Quote from: stopintime on January 03, 2011, 11:33:49 AM
Oh shut up [bang] You don't count ;)
[laugh] Not poking you in the eye, just mentioning that to get the arms and legs long enough, the body fit is 'roomy'.
I have a Dainese Jacket Wave V 3 Neck that I sometimes wear under a Dainese leather short Jacket, ( inside my Pants ) zipped to Dainese leather Pants.
It snugs up things but not to the point of being uncomfortable.
I mostly wear a stand alone BMW Back Protector, level 2, or a level 2 BMW Protector Jacket/w, Back Protector ( which fits down in my leather Pants a bit ) and I zip my whatever Dainese leather Jacket I happen to be wearing that day to my Dainese leather Pants.
No problem.
Dolph :)
Quote from: Speeddog on January 03, 2011, 10:59:27 AM
It doesn't compromise the fit of either, but I'm 6'1" 165 lb, so the jacket and pants are pretty roomy.
Eat a Twinkie.
Quote from: Speeddog on January 03, 2011, 12:11:54 PM
[laugh] Not poking you in the eye, just mentioning that to get the arms and legs long enough, the body fit is 'roomy'.
I
used to have the same problem back when I was racing (cycling). Now, lets just say that at 6'4" I fill out an A* size 46 full leather suit quite nicely :)
Curious where this thread goes. I'll be buying one this year for certain.
I've got a Wave Gillet you're welcome to take for a test drive.
Quote from: Sad Panda on January 05, 2011, 08:17:51 AM
I've got a Wave Gillet you're welcome to take for a test drive.
Thanks. I might just take you up on that. Well, after it warms up that is. :D
Just curious, but are you looking at Big D stuff to the exclusion of other brands?
Only because there are some pretty good deals on their kit right now. Ultimately I would probably go with either Dainese or Knox.
Both good brands, no doubt. Have you thought about T-Pro/Forcefield? Spidey has done quite a bit of... ahem... "field research"... and seems quite pleased with them. I'll probably be picking up one of their "Sub-4" protectors later this spring as the bike gets closer to rideable.
Ben, I've got a Forcefield level 1 separate as well you can try. The Dianse one is the vest sort with chest plates, the Forcefield is just the back w/ shoulder and waist belt