Back Protector Talk

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by DLIT

I tried the top of the line Astars and I now have the top of the line Dainese, the one with the metal honeycomb shit in it and like it much better because it's much thinner than the Astars and offers as much, if not more protection.

Yea,I have the Dainese Safety Jacket II (I think),it came free with Dainese 2-piece I bought years ago. I think I've worn it twice...it's kinda hot. Oh they also sent the armored "pants" too...anyway,the Dainese equipment will ALWAYS be the pinnacle all others will be judged from IMHO.

here's the jacket and the underarmor bottoms,the pants and gloves were FUBAR and I can't find the safety jacket. Anyway,this is what I was wearing when I got totally fucked at well over 100 mph on the track and it definitely did it's job!

[Trip]

Get something with over the shoulders straps along with around the chest straps, stay away from the ones that don't go over the shoulders, they move around and don't offer very good protection.

[ceo012384]

Originally Posted by Trip

stay away from the ones that don't go over the shoulders, they move around and don't offer very good protection.

There are exceptions. A company called impact armor makes back and chest protectors that go around with a single strap. They form them to your body custom made and they stay in place very well. The prices are reasonable too. I have seen a lot of folks running them up at the track.