Trying to decide, do I want a knox tp2 that inserts into my jacket, or to get a bohn back protector with straps. Getting the bohn protector allows me to also attach a bohn chest protector in the future, but means another item Id have to carry around with me when I get to my destination, where as the insert means i just take off the jacket. I understand atgatt but in this case what would you guys do?

Trying to decide, do I want a knox tp2 that inserts into my jacket, or to get a bohn back protector with straps. Getting the bohn protector allows me to also attach a bohn chest protector in the future, but means another item Id have to carry around with me when I get to my destination, where as the insert means i just take off the jacket. I understand atgatt but in this case what would you guys do?

I got a bionic air insert feels 1000 time more protective than what came with my jacket. I also got the bionic chest armor, but not all jackets can take these inserts. If you cant go that route it really comes down to what type of riding you do the most. If youre a weekend rider get the bohn, if you ride to work everyday get the insert.

I got a bionic air insert feels 1000 time more protective than what came with my jacket. I also got the bionic chest armor, but not all jackets can take these inserts. If you cant go that route it really comes down to what type of riding you do the most. If youre a weekend rider get the bohn, if you ride to work everyday get the insert.

Thanks for the input, just wanted to add, my jacket doesnt have anyplace to put chest inserts

I am in the same boat. I had a slip in back protector for my jacket but the jacket doesn't have pockets for a chest protector. I went back and forth and finally ordered this - http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/dainese-thorax-wave-pro

I realized I want the extra chest protection and when I carry it around I'll just fold it into my jacket

how can i tell what inserts will fit my jacket? i dont have a name brand jacket so i have no idea what will fit

just something to think about... BPs that strap to your back under the suit wont move around like they do in the pocket in your jacket.

also i know racers who wear chest protection but i think chest injuries are considerably more rare than every other kind of injury you could receive crashing

I have Knox TP2 plates in both of my Rev'It Airwave jackets. I also have a Forcefield Pro Sub 4 that is very comfortable under my leathers.

I have the Knox Contour Touring back protector and I have no complaints. From what I've found it has a lot of coverage and it's usable more than once if you go down. I usually forget I have it on while riding as well.

what jacket do you have?

Knox Aegis:thumbup:

It's got a kidney belt with extra armour & shoulder straps which can take a chest protector.

It's a secure solid fit but you don't really notice it (you notice it's absence if you're not wearing it)

http://s2.visordown.com/uploads/images/medium/8842.jpg
http://www.motoden.com/Files/78112/Img/22/t_knox-chestguard.jpg

what jacket do you have?

Cortech Latigo. Might replace it with an AGV Sport Tornado to match the leather pants.

I'm torn between the Knox Contour (http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=424), Knox Aegis (http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=4157) and the Forcefield L2 (http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/forcefield-back-protector-pro-kevlar-l2).

I personally like the technology of the forcefield better but the forcefield is more like a spine guard than a complete back protector while the Knox back protectors have shoulder blade coverage long with spine coverage.

All the three are CE level 2 certified, however, the forcefield transmits lesser force to the body in a crash as compared to the Knox.

The forcefield can be reused after a crash while the Knox back protectors cannot be (that's what some online reviews said).

Such a hard decision. I've been wanting to buy a back protector since June but cannot make up my mind...ugh...:mad:

I hope I never need it, but what sold me was the repeat performance of the the Forcefield. It's pretty comfortable too.

the external back protector is a good choice since you were thinking of changing jackets.

For inserts this stuff is comfortable and CE level 2. You can cut it with a scissor to whatever dimension you like.

http://www.revzilla.com/product/revit-sas-tec-back-protector

I have the SAS TEC and a Klim

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/klim-viper-d30-back-pad

Both are good

Also use the Contour.

The advantage of the Contour over the "Hard Shell" back protectors is the hard shell are one crash units.

One crash buy a new one, where as the Contour is a many get-off unit.

Why do you think the changed Knox would sell 1 Contour and you use it for 5 years and many get-offs vs sell you a new one every get-off.