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Back Protector Good or Bad thing??? Would you use one??? |
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summerman British Superbike Racer
Joined: 03 Apr 2009 Posts: 1269 Location: Pound Hill Crawley, West Sussex
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Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2012 8:50 pm Post subject: Back Protector Good or Bad thing??? |
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Hi All can anyone give me some pointers in how to choose them? I've been interested on purchase one specially for the coming trip!
Any help will great appreciated!
Let the discussion begin!
Cheers,
Cleber. _________________ The road to success is always under construction.
Hard work never killed anybody, but why take a chance?
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biggus illitterātus
Joined: 21 Aug 2004 Posts: 31748 Location: Hotel California
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Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2012 10:03 pm Post subject: |
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Well... i have one but it's not really long enough for me & you're welcome to try it. I have quite a long back & this one stops too far short of my cocyx. it'd probably be a good size for you _________________
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V MotoGP Racer
Joined: 05 Aug 2007 Posts: 5356 Location: Reigate
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Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2012 10:21 pm Post subject: |
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Always wear mine, did have waistcoat style one but didnt feel comfy in it and now got a knox armadillo one and don't even know I am wearing it, got measured up for it as getting right size is important _________________
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NAPA121 Mini Moto racer
Joined: 20 Aug 2005 Posts: 971 Location: Sidcup, Kent
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Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 7:39 am Post subject: |
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I use a Forcefield back protector and feel naked when riding without it....
Once you get used to it it just becomes part of the kit. Touch wood you never need it but if you do it could save you a lot of pain.... _________________ Teamwork makes the Dreamwork! |
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ninjabob Nuggetmeister
Joined: 27 Sep 2004 Posts: 3352 Location: 48.066895,12.862673
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Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 9:23 am Post subject: |
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For me there is a tipping point where I am more uncomfortable wearing this kind of kit and not concentrating therefore more likely to fall off in the first place. _________________ "Those who understand compound interest are destined to collect it.
Those who don't are doomed to pay it." |
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southernspeed MotoGP Racer
Joined: 29 Sep 2008 Posts: 4132 Location: Froststead.
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Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 12:28 pm Post subject: |
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I only wear one on the track as I don't feel I ever push myself that hard on the road (yeah I know you never what could happen but ...)
As V says, fitting is critical by a competent sales person. If you're serious about it for safety, try to persuade BanditAli to go shopping with you, very knowledgeable lady in all things 'motorcycle clothing'. _________________ It's not the speed of life that bothers me, it's the sudden stop at the end!
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PJ_DJ Son of Athos
Joined: 18 Feb 2009 Posts: 3179 Location: Da Cronx
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Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 4:43 pm Post subject: |
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Wow, thats some protection _________________ Anything you say may be taken down and used as evidence in a court of law, or boxhill forum!!
The only reason I'm fat is because everytime I f&*ked your mum she gave me a biscuit!
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summerman British Superbike Racer
Joined: 03 Apr 2009 Posts: 1269 Location: Pound Hill Crawley, West Sussex
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Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 6:56 pm Post subject: |
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Sold!!! I'll deffo will try/get one!
Thanks Biggus, thanks for the offer I'll have a try when I'm back!
Indeed BanditAli is a great source of informaion on bike gear, I'll surelly talk to her about it.
Thanks guys for your input _________________ The road to success is always under construction.
Hard work never killed anybody, but why take a chance?
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moriwaki Fleetwood Mac
Joined: 20 Jan 2007 Posts: 4076 Location: Stuck in the middle.
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Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 7:01 pm Post subject: |
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PJ_DJ wrote: |
Wow, thats some protection |
Just rolls up into a tight ball in an emergency.
Back on thread (see what i did there) I believe Firecrackers injuries could have been worse but for hers. _________________ Just call me Waki. |
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Tango Sicknote - The Prophet Of Doom
Joined: 30 Dec 2005 Posts: 5854 Location: Looking for a + 10 @ Rising :-0
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Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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PJ_DJ wrote: |
Wow, thats some protection |
I just so knew someone would say that lol _________________
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nosnowking World Superbike Racer
Joined: 23 Apr 2009 Posts: 1907
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Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 9:20 pm Post subject: |
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moriwaki wrote: | PJ_DJ wrote: |
Wow, thats some protection |
Just rolls up into a tight ball in an emergency.
Back on thread (see what i did there) I believe Firecrackers injuries could have been worse but for hers. |
It adds internal back support. |
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1stGarry MotoGP Racer
Joined: 23 Jul 2004 Posts: 2533 Location: bottom of England (well Worthing actually)
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 1:49 pm Post subject: |
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Never worn one and don't plan to wear one.
My favoured bike riding gear is Draggin Jeans, Reinforced ankle boots, Belstaff Jacket, open face helmet, you get the idea. A back protector will never find its way into that ensemble!
I don't ride sports bikes, I don't ride aggresively, I do my own personal risk assesment before I get on the bike, and ride accordingly. My brain is the best protection I have, so I use it 100% of the time I'm riding.
I know every bit of extra protection helps, but I don't want to feel trussed up on my bike. The freedom of riding to me encompasses all aspects, and includes the gear I wear and my mental attitude.
But what is right for me, isn't necessarily right for others.
If I rode sports bikes like I see so many of them ridden, I'd definitely have a back protector and all the other armour! _________________ Adventure before dementia. |
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summerman British Superbike Racer
Joined: 03 Apr 2009 Posts: 1269 Location: Pound Hill Crawley, West Sussex
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 1:53 pm Post subject: |
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1stGarry wrote: | Never worn one and don't plan to wear one.
My favoured bike riding gear is Draggin Jeans, Reinforced ankle boots, Belstaff Jacket, open face helmet, you get the idea. A back protector will never find its way into that ensemble!
I don't ride sports bikes, I don't ride aggresively, I do my own personal risk assesment before I get on the bike, and ride accordingly. My brain is the best protection I have, so I use it 100% of the time I'm riding.
I know every bit of extra protection helps, but I don't want to feel trussed up on my bike. The freedom of riding to me encompasses all aspects, and includes the gear I wear and my mental attitude.
But what is right for me, isn't necessarily right for others.
If I rode sports bikes like I see so many of them ridden, I'd definitely have a back protector and all the other armour! |
Thanks for your input Garry! _________________ The road to success is always under construction.
Hard work never killed anybody, but why take a chance?
How Many Roads Must A Man Walk Down Before He Admits He's lost? |
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boudicas Kermit
Joined: 26 Jul 2008 Posts: 2987 Location: Bletchingley, Surrey
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 1:58 pm Post subject: |
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I don’t know if this counts but I have several jackets all of which have built in CE approved back protectors.
Yes they are sometimes annoying but on the one occasion when I did come off (in 2008), even though it was a slow speed off (less than 10mph but on ice) I’m glad I was wearing it as my back bounced off the kerb as I slid against the road. I ended up with a couple of broken ribs and a sore back but I can still walk.
Need to remember kids… more often than not it’s not the riders fault but the twat who didn’t see them (SMIDSY)
I’m a Draggin jeans and jacket guy too – and a fat bastard to boot – so you don’t have to be trussed up – just wear well fitted gear _________________ Opinions are like assholes...... Ahhh Fcuk it - YOUR WRONG !!!
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biggus illitterātus
Joined: 21 Aug 2004 Posts: 31748 Location: Hotel California
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 3:17 pm Post subject: |
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1stGarry wrote: | Never worn one and don't plan to wear one.
My favoured bike riding gear is Draggin Jeans, Reinforced ankle boots, Belstaff Jacket, open face helmet, you get the idea. A back protector will never find its way into that ensemble!
I don't ride sports bikes, I don't ride aggresively, I do my own personal risk assesment before I get on the bike, and ride accordingly. My brain is the best protection I have, so I use it 100% of the time I'm riding.
I know every bit of extra protection helps, but I don't want to feel trussed up on my bike. The freedom of riding to me encompasses all aspects, and includes the gear I wear and my mental attitude.
But what is right for me, isn't necessarily right for others.
If I rode sports bikes like I see so many of them ridden, I'd definitely have a back protector and all the other armour! |
Nice to see you posting Garry
I've only see you crash once
boudicas wrote: | I don’t know if this counts but I have several jackets all of which have built in CE approved back protectors. |
Summerman is, I think referring to the separate back protectors such as...
Clicky clicky
boudicas wrote: | Yes they are sometimes annoying but on the one occasion when I did come off (in 2008), even though it was a slow speed off (less than 10mph but on ice) I’m glad I was wearing it as my back bounced off the kerb as I slid against the road. I ended up with a couple of broken ribs and a sore back but I can still walk. |
As they say "ATGATG" (all the gear all the time in case you were wondering)
boudicas wrote: | Need to remember kids… more often than not it’s not the riders fault but the twat who didn’t see them (SMIDSY) |
Nah, I disagree with you there, ultimately, in the vast majority of incidents there is at least some blame on the motorcyclist. i.e. some anticipation that could have been taken, or earlier hazard observation. Listen in on a few conversations at Box Hill or in any group of motorcyclists & you'll see it's often the same people who have people "just pull out on them"... I've ridden fairly consistently 10-15,000 miles pa for a fair few years and I can probably count on one hand the number of people who have pulled out on me, into me, or done something that I have genuinely not expected to have possibly happened or anticipated. Consequently, when those things have happened, I've questioned what I didn't spot. I really am by no means perfect and I do get it wrong & make bum decisions. Ultimately, my safety is my responsibility and "blame" counts for shit if you're in a box.
boudicas wrote: | I’m a Draggin jeans and jacket guy too – and a fat bastard to boot – so you don’t have to be trussed up – just wear well fitted gear |
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There are II types of people in the world: those who understand Roman numerals and those who don't.
98% of all Harleys ever sold are still on the road. The other 2% made it home |
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summerman British Superbike Racer
Joined: 03 Apr 2009 Posts: 1269 Location: Pound Hill Crawley, West Sussex
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 3:58 pm Post subject: |
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biggus wrote: | 1stGarry wrote: | Never worn one and don't plan to wear one.
My favoured bike riding gear is Draggin Jeans, Reinforced ankle boots, Belstaff Jacket, open face helmet, you get the idea. A back protector will never find its way into that ensemble!
I don't ride sports bikes, I don't ride aggresively, I do my own personal risk assesment before I get on the bike, and ride accordingly. My brain is the best protection I have, so I use it 100% of the time I'm riding.
I know every bit of extra protection helps, but I don't want to feel trussed up on my bike. The freedom of riding to me encompasses all aspects, and includes the gear I wear and my mental attitude.
But what is right for me, isn't necessarily right for others.
If I rode sports bikes like I see so many of them ridden, I'd definitely have a back protector and all the other armour! |
Nice to see you posting Garry
I've only see you crash once
boudicas wrote: | I don’t know if this counts but I have several jackets all of which have built in CE approved back protectors. |
Summerman is, I think referring to the separate back protectors such as...
Clicky clicky
boudicas wrote: | Yes they are sometimes annoying but on the one occasion when I did come off (in 2008), even though it was a slow speed off (less than 10mph but on ice) I’m glad I was wearing it as my back bounced off the kerb as I slid against the road. I ended up with a couple of broken ribs and a sore back but I can still walk. |
As they say "ATGATG" (all the gear all the time in case you were wondering)
boudicas wrote: | Need to remember kids… more often than not it’s not the riders fault but the twat who didn’t see them (SMIDSY) |
Nah, I disagree with you there, ultimately, in the vast majority of incidents there is at least some blame on the motorcyclist. i.e. some anticipation that could have been taken, or earlier hazard observation. Listen in on a few conversations at Box Hill or in any group of motorcyclists & you'll see it's often the same people who have people "just pull out on them"... I've ridden fairly consistently 10-15,000 miles pa for a fair few years and I can probably count on one hand the number of people who have pulled out on me, into me, or done something that I have genuinely not expected to have possibly happened or anticipated. Consequently, when those things have happened, I've questioned what I didn't spot. I really am by no means perfect and I do get it wrong & make bum decisions. Ultimately, my safety is my responsibility and "blame" counts for shit if you're in a box.
boudicas wrote: | I’m a Draggin jeans and jacket guy too – and a fat bastard to boot – so you don’t have to be trussed up – just wear well fitted gear |
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Indeed!!!! _________________ The road to success is always under construction.
Hard work never killed anybody, but why take a chance?
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1stGarry MotoGP Racer
Joined: 23 Jul 2004 Posts: 2533 Location: bottom of England (well Worthing actually)
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 6:15 pm Post subject: |
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Biggus commented Quote: | I've only see you crash once |
And ditto (same place different date! ) _________________ Adventure before dementia. |
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biggus illitterātus
Joined: 21 Aug 2004 Posts: 31748 Location: Hotel California
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 7:13 pm Post subject: |
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1stGarry wrote: | Biggus commented Quote: | I've only see you crash once |
And ditto (same place different date! ) |
Indeed..!! on my first day back on the bike too!! you could've waited til after we'd had a ride though !! over 7 years ago that.... _________________
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There are II types of people in the world: those who understand Roman numerals and those who don't.
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1stGarry MotoGP Racer
Joined: 23 Jul 2004 Posts: 2533 Location: bottom of England (well Worthing actually)
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 9:39 pm Post subject: |
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Doesn't time fly! _________________ Adventure before dementia. |
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biggus illitterātus
Joined: 21 Aug 2004 Posts: 31748 Location: Hotel California
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Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 4:11 pm Post subject: |
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How did you get on with my back protector Summerman? _________________
www.bigguspicus.co.uk
There are 10 types of people in the world: those who understand Binary and those who don't
There are II types of people in the world: those who understand Roman numerals and those who don't.
98% of all Harleys ever sold are still on the road. The other 2% made it home |
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summerman British Superbike Racer
Joined: 03 Apr 2009 Posts: 1269 Location: Pound Hill Crawley, West Sussex
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Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 8:22 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Duncan,
yeah I really like the "feeling" of knowing your back is somewhat protected but after riding a little more with the one you offered me It got very unconfortable and hot so I tried another one and decide to but the other model from Knox as well! I have asked Posh Bird to deliver it back to you asap as I know you want to Ebay it soonner rather than later. Thank you very much for letting me try it and I'm sorry for not having it.
BTW: It was really good to see you the other day!!!
Cheers. _________________ The road to success is always under construction.
Hard work never killed anybody, but why take a chance?
How Many Roads Must A Man Walk Down Before He Admits He's lost? |
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biggus illitterātus
Joined: 21 Aug 2004 Posts: 31748 Location: Hotel California
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Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2012 1:11 pm Post subject: |
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summerman wrote: | Hi Duncan,
yeah I really like the "feeling" of knowing your back is somewhat protected but after riding a little more with the one you offered me It got very unconfortable and hot so I tried another one and decide to but the other model from Knox as well! I have asked Posh Bird to deliver it back to you asap as I know you want to Ebay it soonner rather than later. Thank you very much for letting me try it and I'm sorry for not having it.
BTW: It was really good to see you the other day!!!
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No problem fella. Better to have had on a try before you buy basis. I've only ever used it in our climate, so didn't feel the heat as you did.
I got it back ok thank you, PB put it over my fence. _________________
www.bigguspicus.co.uk
There are 10 types of people in the world: those who understand Binary and those who don't
There are II types of people in the world: those who understand Roman numerals and those who don't.
98% of all Harleys ever sold are still on the road. The other 2% made it home |
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