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Back Armour

Tue Sep 11, 2007 12:17 am

Im thinking of purchasing a back protector soon.

I'll be looking at one thats pretty slim and thin to fit under my leathers.

The alpinestar or knox range look like the ticket.

From experience, which ones do you recommend.

The best way is to go to the shops and try them all, but i just wanted to get some opinions.

Cheers

Re: Back Armour

Tue Sep 11, 2007 7:42 am

I've had my Dainese for years, so many in fact that the kidney belt thing no longer does up quite like it uesed to :oops:

Great quality but relatively expensive

Re: Back Armour

Tue Sep 11, 2007 7:28 pm

I had an RJays one, which was pretty slim, but no where near as good as my Dianese one.

Re: Back Armour

Tue Sep 11, 2007 7:57 pm

Only one back protector i would recommend. Dainese Wave 12.. Should pick one up for around $270.
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Re: Back Armour

Tue Sep 11, 2007 7:57 pm

i got a UFO one..its not bad actually... about $100...might sell it tho..never use it...

Re: Back Armour

Tue Sep 11, 2007 8:40 pm

Blue14 wrote:Only one back protector i would recommend. Dainese Wave 12.. Should pick one up for around $270.


Dont think i could get that under my jacket :shock:

Re: Back Armour

Tue Sep 11, 2007 9:01 pm

SoundGuy wrote:
Blue14 wrote:Only one back protector i would recommend. Dainese Wave 12.. Should pick one up for around $270.


Dont think i could get that under my jacket :shock:


It might be time to get a new jacket then ... the Dianese BP is the shit 8)

Re: Back Armour

Tue Sep 11, 2007 9:13 pm

I really like my Knox back protector.

Just buy the one that fits you the best, out of the better quality ones. The better it fits you, the better it will work and the more likely you'll use it every time you ride.
And don't even think about trying any on without your jacket with you! (why, yes, I *am* speaking from experience! :oops: )

Re: Back Armour

Wed Sep 12, 2007 12:38 pm

I might have to settle for a jacket insert, but i'll try a few different ones first.

Re: Back Armour

Wed Sep 12, 2007 2:18 pm

Plus one for r jays dont even notice it on ;)

Re: Back Armour

Mon Sep 17, 2007 10:17 pm

got spat off my zx9r near tenterfield last year landed on my side skidded a bit.
got internal bruising on my right hand side from my armpit down to my waist.
hurt my neck with the impact of hitting the ground.
the physio wanted to kiss the back protector i was wearing. invaluable she said
saved my back and its the reason i have normal use of my spine.
it was a full length ufo number, cost around $150 a few years back.

Re: Back Armour

Tue Sep 18, 2007 4:03 pm

Well, i just came back from the shop and i ended up getting the Dainese Wave 2.

Fitted me the best and its thin enough to fit under my jacket.

$240!!!!! :shock:


8)

Re: Back Armour

Sun Sep 23, 2007 12:07 am

Money well spent mate. Hope it's worn to death & never gets tested.

Re: Back Armour

Tue Sep 25, 2007 4:54 pm

Pontikat wrote:Money well spent mate. Hope it's worn to death & never gets tested.


Cheers Mate :)

Re: Back Armour

Sun Oct 07, 2007 2:06 am

Did I mention Phil from "hi Side Leather Reapairers & everything bike related stuffs" makes & sells a KSRC discounted unit.

Mick whack us up a couple of picks here mate.
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