[Southern118]

i am about to buy one and would like some opnions on fit and protection number one. i have looked at a few but dont know what the real differnce is between them. i will be using it primarly for teh street but for track days also.

 

[av8er]

Nice avatar

 

[mattf]

I've been wondering the same thing....

Bump for ya!

 

[02R1guy]

I have the Axo and wear it 100% of the time...I had a better one but never wore it due to discomfort....So I'd say make sure it's comfortable too.


http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/Axo_2005_Back_Protector--35-AXO05-1.html

 

[xdonniedarkox]

I wear a Dainese Gilles II. Worn as a vest in its form factor. Very comfortable, and when hot I wear it by itself as my undergarment beneath my leathers...

 

[Southern118]

i figured i woudl get more answers then this

 

[xdonniedarkox]

Not to many people prolly ride with them...

 

[Southern118]

i have to say after i wore one at the track i missed it my next ride. i woudl like to get back to wearing them. i have been told to go with alpinestar or knox or bohn still looking to see what i can come up with

 

[uajeff]

I use the VelocityGear back protector. I originally got the entire jacket (worn once) and now only use the back protector. Pretty good quality and excellent price.

 

[mkinla]

I wanted a Dianese but they didn't have it in my size. They are probably considered to be the best.

I ended up getting a Teknic, it was around $75 bucks, very comfortable, and was about $150 bucks less than the Dianese. I had two low sides at the track at over 100 and walked away without a problem. On the second wreck my head snapped back pretty hard so the right side of my back muscles were sore, but the back protector did it's job.

I honestly think that Eyespy should really answer the question, "Is any backprotector a backprotector". Since he's a doctor he probably knows better than anyone here. :thumbup

 

[Y2KYZF]

Take a look at the Icon back protector. As soon as I saw it I new it was the one I wanted. Fully adjustable, has a hard rubber sternum protector and will fit under your jacket very comfortably. Doesn't ride up on you. Also at $80, I think it is about the most affordable one.

GOOD LUCK!

 

[terrasmak]

Kobe from www.1888fastlap.com is what i wear .

 

[Jeff]

I wear an Alpinestars tech race, and love it. Its pretty thick compared to others though, so if your leathers are tight...

 

[jayce320]

Im currently use the ALPINESTARS SMx-bionic...nice, snug fit and it held up pretty well and did its job when a buddy of mine went down. A back protector and upper body protection all-in-one

I also had the chance to use the Dainese Gilles...nice aswell, but had to sell because I needed funds badly. Solid fit, but the A*s one is just as good.

And with all gear...Just make sure you get properly fitted





J.

 

[Southern118]

im looking at one the one main thing i want is a kidney belt for the main fact of how far i ride on the street it will help. i have looked at the dainnesse the knox and also one that i found on here at http://highvelocitygear.com/home.html any comments on theses

 

[Tib]

I use a A-Star Race Tech Back protector...it's made to fit into A-Star suits and I have a TZ-1 so it works out nice...snaps into places. It's a great idea that everyone forgets about.

 

[SportbikerR1]

You might want to check out the thread in the product review section.

http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=133010&highlight=back+protector

 

[Southern118]

a bump for the morning crew

 

[Ozzy_R1_demon]

Dainese Wave:rock

 

[Yamahuh]

I use a Teknic and it's done it's job well a couple of times at the track when I've been thrown, there's probably better ones out there but for the money it seems like a good product to me.