back protectors

FoxyZX6R · Post by **FoxyZX6R** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 10:44 am

ok guys and girls,

not sure if its been asked before, but if it has post the link.

what is the most user friendly, mid priced back protector?

you help would be greatly appreciated

Smitty · Post by **Smitty** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 11:35 am

I got a UnderDog one (thru here/Netrider connections)
a couple of sizes..Small thru Large
very comfy...easy to fit
and from memory $80 delivered to your door

hth

cheers

Stace · Post by **Stace** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 12:03 pm

There is only one to get Dainese. Trust me

7THSIN · Post by **7THSIN** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 12:14 pm

I have a KNOX Ricochet back protector and it's rated as one of the best on the market, full back protection instead of just the spine and it's designed to take multiple inpacts and is reuseable after a crash.

Stace, there is more to a back protector than the brand :roll:

Stace · Post by **Stace** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 12:28 pm

7THSIN wrote:I have a KNOX Ricochet back protector and it's rated as one of the best on the market, full back protection instead of just the spine and it's designed to take multiple inpacts and is reuseable after a crash.

Stace, there is more to a back protector than the brand

I know that but have come off with mine now i wouldn't use anything else. I know there are others on the market that are probably as good but i put my money on Dainese. Person prefrence i guess

mfzx6r · Post by **mfzx6r** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 12:36 pm

Try the Expo at the supers Dave got a good one cheap there

and there were none left when I went back :cry:

Nanna10r · Post by **Nanna10r** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 1:23 pm

Doesn't matter which brand the important bit is you WANT one.

Most of the Bris KSRC guys have a Hi-Side special.
Phil Hi-side Leathers
32772226 bh.
0417 723799
High View Rd. Acacia Ridge.

Drop the KSRC name along woth Brett Malcolm for the $15 discount which makes them $80 each also he makes them in 5 different sizes.
If your under 5'6" go for the 2nd biggest one.
Phil exchanged mine No dramas, cause it was a little long.
Maybe this could be made a sticky ?. When its done.

Cheers Brett

varden · Post by **varden** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 1:24 pm

Highside leather repairs in Brizzy make em for $95 from high density foam, custom made to suit you, fully adjustable shoulder straps and kidneybelt.

FoxyZX6R · Post by **FoxyZX6R** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 2:29 pm

Stace wrote:There is only one to get Dainese. Trust me

haha never trust a man that says trust me

mum always told me that.
but on the serious side, i was wearing a dainese one when i came off and it did save my back from really bad bruising. only problem is it was a loaner and i had to give it back and i really dont want to fork out the 260 bucks to get one.

ponti, to high side have a web page? cos i'd like to check out the stuff before making a decision.

Stace · Post by **Stace** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 2:47 pm

FoxyZX6R wrote:
Stace wrote:There is only one to get Dainese. Trust me

haha never trust a man that says trust me mum always told me that.
but on the serious side, i was wearing a dainese one when i came off and it did save my back from really bad bruising. only problem is it was a loaner and i had to give it back and i really dont want to fork out the 260 bucks to get one.

ponti, to high side have a web page? cos i'd like to check out the stuff before making a decision.

What ever you decide on, it's cheaper than a wheel chair :twisted:

mick_dundee · Post by **mick_dundee** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 3:38 pm

FWIW foxy have only heard good about Dainese, not saying they're the shit and don't get another but that's the word I gt from a woman that tried several before settling on the Dainese.

Go to Peter Stevens sometime and try a few on, don't buy it there of course, see what feels comfortable, remember to take your lid with you too so that you know the top of it isn't bumping the lid as that will give you the shits in no time.

greeny · Post by **greeny** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 3:52 pm

When i was looking at getting one i tried on a couple of the cheaper brands and the Dainese one.

The Dainese just felt better on.
I found some of the others just plain uncomfortable.

When you go t to get one take your leathers along and try it on with them.
Even see if the shop will put a bike on a pit stand so you can get into a riding position and see how it feels.
Whats the point of trying it on standing up with out your gear on.

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 9:34 pm

hmm i got a UFO one..abt $80....they do a taller and a shorter person size...heres a pic...

doesnt seem as good as the dianese i have borrowed, and the AXO that jamie just bought looks trick too....but...$80...

as greeny says, try it on in a riding positioin, as sumtimes there not so comfy in the riding posy..

Nanna10r · Post by **Nanna10r** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 10:10 pm

Phil doesn't have a website but anyone that has bought one hasn't taken it back for a refund. Maybe Varden or Yipperty could post a piccie of one for us.
They are phil's design & construction & although they lack the professional look ofa Dainese I would prefer Phils design.
Cheers Brett

ninja9 · Post by **ninja9** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 11:11 pm

I have a Dainese, as does a mate who came off. I haven't had any issues at all - don't know it's there most of the time and my mate was uninjured. I have only ever heard good reports about Knox and Dainese.