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Pompous Prick
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: MA
Moto: 06 R6 (race), 04 CRF Tard (race)
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Ordered this setup today after a lot of reading and research. It's a bit pricey, but from what I can see it's the best protection and comfort you can buy.
The back protector: The VERY comprehensive tail bone coverage of the race version (which is the one I got) along with the shoulder blade coverage and CE level TWO impact rating are what sold me, along with the thin profile and spine-contour. ![]() Chest protector: It has two sets of velcro allowing it to attach to the straps of the back protector. I actually think this might work just as well as a single back/chest unit because you can adjust the chest unit's position on the straps for optimal placement. ![]()
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Hold mah beer!
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven
Moto: 08 R1200GS
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Knox is definitely the way to go for back protectors. I tried on that chest protector because it works on my A* back protector as well and was really unhappy with what it protected. Where I hurt my ribs was well below it's range of coverage. I want a more expansive protector than anything I have found yet.
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Join Date: Feb 2008
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My buddy just bought a Dainese back protector. Its very nice..
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Pompous Prick
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: MA
Moto: 06 R6 (race), 04 CRF Tard (race)
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It showed up (STG, very good service AGAIN and very fast shipping AGAIN... those guys rock). However I had it shipped out where the garage is so I haven't seen it yet. When Kat and I head out that way I'll check it out.
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Really, broken ribs is a very common crashing injury, and I can't think of an easy way to protect them adequately while maintaining comfort and maneuverability.
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Pompous Prick
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: MA
Moto: 06 R6 (race), 04 CRF Tard (race)
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So I was able to try on the stuff with my new suit the other day.
Back protector first impressions: Pros: This back protector is TOP NOTCH. Really comfortable, great fit, adjustability, and construction, nice and thin but still CE level 2 certified, full tailbone and shoulder blade coverage, the works. Cons: There are two. One, they sent me the unit with camo trim, when I ordered black. Two, I found it for 100 dollars cheaper somewhere else after the order. Chest protector first impressions: Pros: Clever attachment method, looks like it would provide thorough protection, seems to stay in place well. Cons: Very thick. Makes the suit fit tightly. I would need to ride for a few hours to decide if it would be uncomfortable or not. Long story short, the back protector is awesome, the chest protector is so-so. I ordered a black race one (got the last one in my size!!!) from the 100-dollar-cheaper place (oncycles.com) and will be returning both the back and chest unit I currently have for now. I am going to try a couple other chest protectors on in person with the suit and back protector to see if they fit better. If not, I will order this one again because the quality is very good. Here are shots of the suit fit with both on, and the fit of the items under the suit: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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WSB Champion
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Springfield, MO
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That camo looks baller. Where did you find it super cheap?
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dope fiend
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: SUNNY SOCAL
Moto: JICKSIR SICKS HUNNERD
Posts: 184
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knox makes super dope protection. what catches my interest most is the tailbone protection. idk how many riders i hear about breaking their tailbones in a crash...
good come up on it. btw sounds like zipping up the 1 pc. suit over that chest protector would be a bitch... |
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TWFix Legend
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Denver CO
Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar
Posts: 15,677
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DefenderOfTheBuelliverse
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Location: Parts Unknown
Moto: Buell XB12R
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Nice setup. I want a chest protector. I've thought about that one...but my back protector doesn't have straps.
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Charleston, SC
Moto: 07 CBR 600RR
Posts: 562
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Oooooo pretty! Damn. You didn't want me to say pretty anymore, did you? I mean you look badass!
What was that site you gave me yesterday where I might be able to get a custom back / chest protector? |
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