Back Protector Recommendations?

[Spider]

that BMW stuff does look good....was thinking about replacing my shoulder pads with it.

anything Cert 2 is impressive!

[Bizzarrini]

Hi Guys,

here in the Netherlands a biker mag performed a test of different back protectors, and the results were quite shocking. They tested 13 protectors, and of these, 8 didn't pass the test! A short summary of the results (too bad the test is in Dutch, otherwise I'd include the pdf):

Acerbis Atlantis 59:                         failed
Alpinestars Tech Backprotector:        failed
Axo Backprotector:                          failed
BWM Protector 2:                            failed
Büse Protectorvest Belluno:               test winner!!
Dainese Wave:                                passed
Erbo P8:                                          failed
Götz P9:                                          failed
Hein Gericke ProSports Safety Shirt:  passed
Held Backprotector:                          failed
Louis Super Shield:                          failed
Polo Prolife:                                    passed
Rukka Airpower:                              passed

Testing was performed according to CE 1621-2 guidelines, measuring remaining impact in five zones within the protected area, after a collision. After reading this, I immediately bought the Büse vest, and I'm quite satisfied so far!

http://www2.buese.com/websitev3/html/endkunde/artdetindexjacken.php?wgruppe=18B&kurzbezeichnung=BÃœSE Protektorenweste&farbe=schwarz

Cheers!

[IdZer0]

Any detailed info on these tests. I don't like to go on pass/fail results alone.

[The Architect]

Thanks for all the help.   

Since budget was in issue, I ordered on of these  http://www.highvelocitygear.com/productpages/velo-shield.html 

It got a lot of good reviews.  As soon as I get it I'll post my initial comments.

[Bizzarrini]

Any detailed info on these tests. I don't like to go on pass/fail results alone.

I'll try and translate a bit more as soon as I have the time, and I'll include some force measurement data.
Would certainly help if you could read Dutch though 

[RodeoClown]

Thanks for all the help.   

Since budget was in issue, I ordered on of these  http://www.highvelocitygear.com/productpages/velo-shield.html 

It got a lot of good reviews.  As soon as I get it I'll post my initial comments.

red duke

How do you like this back protector?

[IdZer0]

Would certainly help if you could read Dutch though 

I do

[Grio]

I ride with the T pro...very comfortable...
It allows ariflow and is very thin and flexible; it is also designed to withstand multiple impacts.  Some protectors aren't (the Dianesse Wave, for example).

[RodeoClown]

I ride with the T pro...very comfortable...
It allows ariflow and is very thin and flexible; it is also designed to withstand multiple impacts.  Some protectors aren't (the Dianesse Wave, for example).

Have you run into any problems with track day schools wanting a hard back protector?

[Grio]

None at all...in fact, I don't know if I have ever seen "requirements" listed for back protectors at all.

Most of the local racers that use top of the line gear and sport custom suits use a soft type back protector.  Yes there is always that risk that hard shelled armor could resist an impaling type injury,   But those are few and far between, and hardshelled armor does not perform as well in some other areas. 

[RodeoClown]

Thanks for the info!

Dont the hard shells also play a roll in preventing over-extension of the back? Not sure how important this is either in preventing major injury over protecting against impact??

[q monster]

just got the dainese Wave 2 V neck - comfortable and better neck protection than anything else tried.

[COWBOY]

Here's a link to the thread with the latest BP test results in Ride! magazine

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=7130.0

[The Architect]

red duke

How do you like this back protector?

So far it's been good.  I haven't used it for a trackday yet.  Very comfortable.  You forget it's on after a few minutes.  I do like the hard shell.

The only thing I haven't determined is if I should leave in the soft back protector that came with my suit (non CE approved) when I wear this velo back protector.