October 5th, 2015, 01:53 PM | #1 |
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back protectors - hard shell type or soft?
I'm looking for a back protector, which I plan on wearing all the time on the street. I am going to get something top of the line, and I think I've pretty much narrowed it down to either the Forcefield Sub 4 or the Tryonic 3.7. Both of these are apparently sub-CE Level 2. The main difference is that one (Forcefield) is a soft foam-based protector, and the other is a hard segmented "crocodile" type.
I can't decide - I'm more impressed with Forecefield and their reputation. On the other hand, there's something reassuring about the hard shell, but that's not based on anything scientific. Which one would you go for? |
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October 5th, 2015, 02:29 PM | #2 |
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For me it wasn't the impact protection (both types do a fine job) that made the decision for a street back/chest protector, it was the pierce/cut resistance. So I went hardshell.
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October 5th, 2015, 03:35 PM | #3 |
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Forcefield does have a shell, but it's not rigid. That's in contrast to the 3DO or Sas-Tec protectors, which are nothing but foam.
My street protector is Forcefield and I was using the brand for the track, but have recently switched to the new A* for fit reasons. Regarding your question of shell vs. no shell.... Ask a turtle. There's your answer.
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October 6th, 2015, 08:55 AM | #4 |
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Thanks...I am leaning towards the hard shell type. But I'm not so sure I should settle on the Tryonic one so quickly. I was reading up a little on the CE standards, and it seems that one of the requirements is that sizing should be based on the shoulder to waist measurement. They haven't bothered to do that it from what I see, and in fact it looks like very few manufacturers have. If they feel at liberty to pick and choose which bits of the standard they stick to, it makes me wonder if the famous "3.7" claim is really worth anything. The Dainese Manis looks really cool - they have the proper sizing and I like the fact that the plates overlap, so there are no gaps. They don't make any claims about the protection other than that it's Level 2, but since no one provides anything to substantiate these claims anyway, I'm not sure it really matters. Decisions decisions...I am a geek and an overthinker when it comes to this stuff
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October 6th, 2015, 09:36 AM | #5 |
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I'd get a back protector that has scapula protection as well.
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October 6th, 2015, 03:58 PM | #6 |
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A hard shell will keep you protected from parts that want to stab you.
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October 6th, 2015, 05:19 PM | #7 |
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I have this same internal debate, but with tacos.
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October 6th, 2015, 06:31 PM | #8 |
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so you want to stab your taco?
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October 8th, 2015, 05:48 PM | #9 |
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October 8th, 2015, 07:18 PM | #10 |
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Because paying too much for a CE level 1 vest that has all kinds of design flaws is a great time!
Been there done that, honey. I don't recommend the Icon Stryker vest. You don't get what you pay for, unless you're really wanting to pay for that Sci-Fi-video-game-armor look. |
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October 8th, 2015, 07:36 PM | #11 |
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I have the Bohn, this model has been discontinued unfortunately.
It's comfortable, and fortunately untested
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October 9th, 2015, 11:20 AM | #12 |
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Someone suggested this one to me also:
https://www.planet-knox.com/product/...ack-protector/ It has the scapula protection too. |
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October 9th, 2015, 11:33 AM | #13 | |
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I have the "stunter" icon stryker back/chest protector. Quality product that is inexpensive, very versatile but kinda bulky, but will do it's job in the time of need. Tested it personally multiple times at high rates of speed .
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