Back Protectors
 

What are you guys and gals sportin? I need some reviews

I picked up one of these for my dual sport, might use it on the road also. the back protection is extremely comfortable

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...009538_500.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...0_back_500.jpg

knox, ftw

That looks great under street clothes, but I need one under my track leathers. I don't need the arm protection. :chug:

Awesome review dude :lol:

Yeah, I've seen those on SBTG. They are top of the list so far

check out ironpony.com. i got mine for cheap

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ya, it's not practical to wear under leathers that already have armor in them

nm they dont carry them any more, might be why i got it cheap

I got an Alpinestars Race Protector. Pretty slim and comfortable.

I use the field vest by icon. pretty comfy. decent price too.

I've just got the extra pad that slips in my jacket... it's nice though... but probably not what you looking for


useless I know... but ehh... what's new

I'm superman...
i don't need no back protector...

:skep:

you just say you got supermaned?

I have the top of the A* one I bought off a local. It fits well and has a lot of adjustment to it. It needs to be broken in better before I can give an honest review of it, it's still real stiff.

Dainese - with shoulder straps and the wide adjustable waist velcro...

icon field vest here myself.....got it for 65 bucks....ages ago....before i even started riding, in fact....

That looks pretty good actually...

FTW!

+1 FTW!

Which one?

same here, never go out without it.

Have: http://www.dainese.com/eng/articolo....=1875640/41/42

Want:
http://www.dainese.com/eng/articolo....=1875745/46/47

I got the top of the line Astars one. Comes with shoulder straps and a waste band thing. I was worried about the fitment under my leathers because I like my leathers tight. But it still fit. Personaly, I like spine protectors. They help my form out. Line my upper with my lower. I don't have any complaints about it. It was right around 100 degrees that day too. Didn't bother me.

http://www.google.com/products?hl=en...&um=1&ie=UTF-8

damn that's a good price! I may have found a new piece of gear! :dthumb: thanks D

I actually bought mine off of Chappy for $100 when he came to Vegas this past September for the track day.

well E-bay store has it for $30 more... works for me... but I'm not quite ready to buy it... hopefully that'll still be the price come July

You got a 1-peice yet?

nope... no need yet... I'm a good ways from touch'n a knee down... though I'd like to get a set of pants that'll zip into my jacket.

Awesome deal on 1 pieces : http://sportbiketrackgear2.homestead...ke_celtic.html

Fuck that. Get a 1-peice when the time comes. 1-peices FTW (gay).

:lol:


I'll look into it... what's the advantage of a 1 piece over a two piece that zips together?

It stays together in a wreck.

didn't think 2 pieces separated that much in a wreck... I'll defiantly look into it

Just my opinion. A one peice is better than a two peice because there's a possibility the zipper will break and there's no zipper to break on a 1-peice. 1-peices are the only way IMO.

good enough... makes sense... and with that link Pickle posted... it's in my price range... :dthumb:

Stay away from no-name brands.

Hinze Grecke is quality so I've heard... :idk:

I would say it is.

ok... cause I can't afford a freak'n A* or some of the others... $$$$

Bullshit. AAFES.com has a mall and there's a vender there that carries Astars shit. I bought my 1-peice for $550 new.

NO SHIT!? I never thought of going though AAFES for motorcycle shit...

Fuck yeah. They have a Parts Unlimited catalog full of shit. Gota go to the Exchange Mall, motorcycle gear (or something), Blackhawk customs, catalogs, PU. have fun.

yup... doing it right now... fuck'n pissed though they don't have the cortech bags I want...

and their prices don't match what's listed... they say 15% discount... but one set of bags I put in there say 119 in the "catalog" but say 129 reduced to 110 in the cart... weird

:idk:

yeah I think I'm gonna be ordering a lot more on my star card! :lol: 15% discount is fuck'n nice!

I've got a Dainese Shield Race. Love it.

:lol: I'll have to talk my dad into ordering me some stuff.

Zippers can fail, and sliding off course there is more likelyhood of injury if something goes between the leather and the body (in the leathers). With a one piece that won't happen.

1 piece better on the track
2 piece more convenient for street riding.

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I used a 2 piece for like 10 trackdays before I got a one piece.
On top of better protection, one piece suits just seem to be way more comfortable while in riding position.