Back protector

[Felix]

What's a UFO look like??? Never heard of them...

[Neka79]

mate...looks like a dianese..ill post a pic 2moro...

[Neka79]

sorry mate, been slack..ill find a pic..remind me

[redzedx7r]

u considered the UFO one?? thats the one i got...shoulder straps, 2 waist belts/kidney belts (abt 6 inches wide)....comfy as..
they do 2 sizes- one for those taller than 170cm & one for those shorter...i got the smaller one (just cos i didnt like the idea of the bigger one)....cost me $85 i reckon...on par with the dianese of jason's that i have used...
i wear mine EVERYTIME i ride.....especially if im wearing a backpack over it (heard the stories of the guy who crashes wearing a back pack & gets injured by whats in the back pack??)
..now rob..say sumthin useful or sod off...

i've the ufo one as well very comfy

[zxrarron]

ok just curious are these back protectors for if u fall off or for ride support. cause im interested in getting something for lower back support ratherr than one of those big sticky out ones for if u obviously fall off?

[Barrabob]

They help to stop your vertebra being crushed/ground into the bitumen or surounding scenery in the event you fall off.

A good idea really but you have to go to the shop and try them on to get the right fit.

[Zombie]

My jacket has one built in

[Nanna10r]

Most Jackets have a pad built in very Few actually have a spine Protector. Phil at highside leathers in acacia Ridge makes them, a few of us bought them n i wear mine most days now. They are'nt as flash but we also got a decent discount n I feel totally safe wearing ti to protector my spine in the worse ever happens.
Cheers Brett

[JamesLaugesen]

ok just curious are these back protectors for if u fall off or for ride support. cause im interested in getting something for lower back support ratherr than one of those big sticky out ones for if u obviously fall off?

Bad idea to wear one for support as it will only make your back weaker; then when you really need the strength (fall awkwardly, etc) play-time will be over for good!

If you have back pain you should do isolated exercises to strengthen it, or if that's too boring try Tai Chi or a southern oriental martial art like any southern Kung Fu, with a good instructor though otherwise you'll just reck everything. I don't know of any other sport-kinda-things that'll help, swimming doesn't do much despite what people think.

Failing that if you still get pain riding you'll needa get raised bars, lowered seat or a new bike - That's the exact reason I got my new bike cheap from a mate, haha.

[Felix]

Yep. I am only getting one for protection in a fall. I kind of like the use of my legs and arms, and don't fancy losing my mobility. Not that it is absolute protection, but some is better than none.

So if anyone else has any input on a good back protector, go for it...

[Red Leader]

Most Jackets have a pad built in very Few actually have a spine Protector. Phil at highside leathers in acacia Ridge makes them, a few of us bought them n i wear mine most days now. They are'nt as flash but we also got a decent discount n I feel totally safe wearing ti to protector my spine in the worse ever happens.
Cheers Brett

I bought a whole set of armour from Phil too. I had bought some second hand leathers that didn't have armour and got Phil to make elbows, knees and back protection for me. My back protector doesn't have a kidney belt setup though, but I am sure that Phil would have the skills to set it up with one for you. He's a good guy and could probably work out something for what you need at half the cost.

[Barrabob]

You just have to make sure the lenght is right from the base of the spine to the back of you neck then stick your leathers together and sit on the bike with it on in the crouch position(my experiance anyway) cause thats how you have to wear them and they have to be comortable.

They seem to do what they are suposed to really well.

[Felix]

Speaking from experience Beryl?

[Barrabob]

Well when i have fallen off or maybe thats the wrong word cause i ride them all the way into the bitumen I never had a back protector but i do now just need something for me hip.

It has sort of a molded tailpeice that covers your tailbone and shoulder and waist straps and is just a tad short for me so i have a longer body or something but when i put it on with the whole lot zipped over the top my leathers get a bit tight and you can really feel it pushing into your back and i would have to say if i landed on it i would probably bounce rather than bruise/crush my spine.

and yes a reasonable martial arts class is better than a trip to the chiropracter.

[Felix]

Ahh...ok then.

I am still not sure whether the Knox actually does offer less protection, or if it just looks that way because of the leather pants they've got on in one of those pics.

Maybe I should order one of each and send the one I don't want back