January 11th, 2012, 07:28 PM | #1 |
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back and chest protectors
since you guys are all about ATGATT what back and chest protectors do your use and why.
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January 11th, 2012, 07:37 PM | #2 |
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i dont think chest protectors are common on the street but back protectors are great. they will save your life/limb
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January 11th, 2012, 07:48 PM | #3 |
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I don't wear protectors around town, but if I traverse long distance or go to the track, I wear a back protector at the very least. I don't own a chest protector, and it would probably be a wise investment. Regardless, I use a Knox Contour Race because I had heard lots of good things about it and really didn't know any better. It's CE Level 2 Rated, which really should be a must for anyone looking at a back protector. Like I said, though, I only wear it if I'm hitting the highway for a long time or at the track.
You may consider this resource when buying a back protector: http://www.motorcyclenews.com/upload...tor%20test.pdf I should point out, however, that this article was written in June 2008. |
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January 11th, 2012, 08:16 PM | #4 |
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I'm about to make the purchase on a chest/back protector tomorrow and I am pretty sure I'm going to get the Knox Gilet Air vest. Only thing thats troubling me is the fact that there is no tailbone protection on the vest. Is this a problem for going to the track? I don't feel comfortable spending the money knowing my tailbone will be unprotected. I know knox sells padded shorts to supplement these but its much more expensive to add that to the cost than buy a different vest that includes the tailbone protection. Anyone with insight on this is greatly appreciated. Thanks! Hoping to make the purchase tomorrow.
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January 11th, 2012, 08:36 PM | #5 |
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I believe some tracks require tailbone protection.
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January 11th, 2012, 08:38 PM | #6 |
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NESBA does not require tailbone protection. I would check with the trackday organizer and their rules/regulations.
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January 11th, 2012, 08:38 PM | #7 |
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The gilet air vest is rated pretty low lol
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January 11th, 2012, 10:34 PM | #8 |
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I'm surprised you say this.. it has a CE 2 rating and from everyone I've spoken to on the WERA race forums it got outstanding customer reviews...Do you have a recommendation instead?
I'm also considering the Spidi Defender Vest.. and have heard good things about Forcefield / Tpro. Thoughts? Thanks for your input |
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January 12th, 2012, 06:25 AM | #9 |
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I have a newer A*s jacket, so it has chest protector inserts. They're the only company doing this currently, so of course they are A*s chest pads. However, my back protector insert is a SASTEC. I really like it, and it's rated very high in terms of safety from everything I read and hear. It's also very comfortable. I'd like to try and get some SASTEC elbow, shoulder, and knee pads to replace the ones that came with my leathers. I wonder if their hip protectors or back protector could be cut/modified to fit my chest compartments.
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January 12th, 2012, 01:23 PM | #10 | |
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January 12th, 2012, 01:44 PM | #11 |
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I wear the dainese wave back protector and dainese thorax chest protector for racing. Makes me look super swole. Plenty comfortable, havent crashed in them yet, dont really feel like it, but they definitely seem pretty sturdy.
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January 12th, 2012, 01:47 PM | #12 |
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Dainese was rated low as well.
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January 12th, 2012, 02:32 PM | #13 |
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Youre going based off of reviews for different products (and in 2008) I'm looking at the Forcefield Harness Flite vest. Not the L2 Back protector or whatever was on that pdf for Forcefield. I am also talking about the Knox Gilet Air vest you can find on Sportbike track gear, the one pictured on that pdf is different. |
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January 12th, 2012, 02:37 PM | #14 |
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Just using the sources provided lol
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January 12th, 2012, 04:06 PM | #15 |
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you have a built in chest protectors...
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January 12th, 2012, 04:06 PM | #16 |
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Hurts to break them
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January 12th, 2012, 04:37 PM | #17 |
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January 12th, 2012, 04:47 PM | #18 |
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January 13th, 2012, 01:15 PM | #19 |
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Dainese has a chest protector as well; not sure how many of their jackets have the pocket for them but my Alien jacket has a pocket to accommodate the chest protector.
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