scrawny guy back protector

Old Lemon · November 28th, 2014, 08:48 PM

i am looking for a back protector, im a scrawny guy. The first protector i bought was a bit big and when i went down low and looked through the corner it would ride up and push my helmet upwards, making the visor and the front of the helmet go downwards which made me lose a lot of visibility so i sold it.

any suggestions?

adouglas · November 28th, 2014, 09:03 PM

Maybe one made for kids or women.

Knox makes such protectors.

How tall are you?

I'm 5'7" if I eat my Wheaties and have much the same problem.

What has worked for me is to leave the waistband a bit looser than you think it should be, so it is less likely to ride up. The big elastic band will go more around your hips than your waist. Your suit will help to keep things where they should be.

Also don't tighten the shoulder straps too much... that pulls the armor up too high.. Same applies to backpacks. What feels right when you're standing up is all wrong when you're in a tuck. For example, the top of my riding pack is right between my shoulder blades (i.e. about armpit height) when standing upright. On the bike it's perfect.

tfkrocks · November 29th, 2014, 01:34 AM

If you need something smaller than the average men's small size, forcefield makes a kids/small adult size.

Old Lemon · November 29th, 2014, 09:37 AM

I am 5'6 and i shall take a look at knox and forcefield protectors, thanks bros

Yakaru · November 29th, 2014, 11:30 AM

I'm 5'3" and I've found the biggest trick is to get one that has flex and getting it low enough. It has to go on first, not just before the jacket. Don't know if that's helpful.

csmith12 · November 29th, 2014, 11:35 AM

I hate to be a broken record.... but look into one of these. They don't ride up and flex in the spine area. They can also pull double duty as dirt gear. @choneofakind is a lanky gent, he rode wearing mine (med sized). He may be of value to help here as he also has a leather suit with a built in back pad (crash tested!!!).

Either way, get something!!!! It's better than the alternative, a few of us ninjetter's have now seen that type of gear be worth it's weight in gold.

cbinker · November 29th, 2014, 12:06 PM

What style did you go with first that didn't work? There are tons of back protectors out there. I would check www.sportbiketrackgear.com they have everything.

Old Lemon · November 29th, 2014, 07:45 PM

@csmith12 indeed i agree, my crash at shenny earlier this year i thought i had only dislocated my shoulder, went to the doctor last week for something unrelated and he asked me to stand up and instantly was like, yea you have scoliosis, very mild but i guess from that crash it knocked up my spine slightly.
@cbinker i had one of these

http://www.revzilla.com/product/icon...erName=VigLink

it was just too long

November 28th, 2014, 08:48 PM	#1
Old Lemon Lays er down Name: Michael Location: Maryland Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Lime green Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	scrawny guy back protector i am looking for a back protector, im a scrawny guy. The first protector i bought was a bit big and when i went down low and looked through the corner it would ride up and push my helmet upwards, making the visor and the front of the helmet go downwards which made me lose a lot of visibility so i sold it. any suggestions?

November 28th, 2014, 09:03 PM	#2
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	Maybe one made for kids or women. Knox makes such protectors. How tall are you? I'm 5'7" if I eat my Wheaties and have much the same problem. What has worked for me is to leave the waistband a bit looser than you think it should be, so it is less likely to ride up. The big elastic band will go more around your hips than your waist. Your suit will help to keep things where they should be. Also don't tighten the shoulder straps too much... that pulls the armor up too high.. Same applies to backpacks. What feels right when you're standing up is all wrong when you're in a tuck. For example, the top of my riding pack is right between my shoulder blades (i.e. about armpit height) when standing upright. On the bike it's perfect. __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.

November 29th, 2014, 01:34 AM	#3
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	If you need something smaller than the average men's small size, forcefield makes a kids/small adult size. __________________________________________________ My Ninja 300

November 29th, 2014, 11:35 AM	#6
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	I hate to be a broken record.... but look into one of these. They don't ride up and flex in the spine area. They can also pull double duty as dirt gear. @choneofakind is a lanky gent, he rode wearing mine (med sized). He may be of value to help here as he also has a leather suit with a built in back pad (crash tested!!!). Either way, get something!!!! It's better than the alternative, a few of us ninjetter's have now seen that type of gear be worth it's weight in gold. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

November 29th, 2014, 12:06 PM	#7
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	What style did you go with first that didn't work? There are tons of back protectors out there. I would check www.sportbiketrackgear.com they have everything. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

November 29th, 2014, 09:37 AM	#4
Old Lemon Lays er down Name: Michael Location: Maryland Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Lime green Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	I am 5'6 and i shall take a look at knox and forcefield protectors, thanks bros

November 29th, 2014, 11:30 AM	#5
Yakaru The Violet Vixen Name: Yakaru Location: Issaquah, WA & Las Vegas, NV Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Perigee (250), Hotaru (250), Saturn (300), Pearl (300), Zero (S1000RR), Chibi (Z125), Xellos ('18 HP4R) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jun '16	I'm 5'3" and I've found the biggest trick is to get one that has flex and getting it low enough. It has to go on first, not just before the jacket. Don't know if that's helpful.

November 29th, 2014, 07:45 PM	#8
Old Lemon Lays er down Name: Michael Location: Maryland Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Lime green Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	@csmith12 indeed i agree, my crash at shenny earlier this year i thought i had only dislocated my shoulder, went to the doctor last week for something unrelated and he asked me to stand up and instantly was like, yea you have scoliosis, very mild but i guess from that crash it knocked up my spine slightly. @cbinker i had one of these http://www.revzilla.com/product/icon...erName=VigLink it was just too long

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