Track related riding gear question

JeffM · March 13th, 2011, 09:40 AM

Thought about posting in the regular Gear Section but felt that I might get a more informed response here about armor (you actually may have crashed wearing them

).

What do you wear (shorts and/or back-chest protectors) and what are the positive and negative points of your gear?

Thanks

Jeff

08ninja250 · March 13th, 2011, 10:47 AM

I just wear a back protector but I hav'nt crashed on my back yet so I don't know how good they are although Its comfortable and i don't even rewalise its there when im rididng... I had a crash lastyear and landed on my chest... hurt quite a bit so I'm definately looking for a chest protector this year.

ztrack157 · March 13th, 2011, 01:29 PM

I use a knox contour race back protector which is very comfortable and hands down the best out there. Really didn't run a chest protector last year but had a racer take a bike to the chest and it killed him so I will have one this year. Shopping around still probably going to get an impact one made. Short wise the hockey shorts with pads are actually a good fit.

V2Neal · March 13th, 2011, 01:38 PM

I use the Forcefield Pro Sub 4 Back Protector, Race-Lite Chest Protector, and Action Shorts. Very happy with them so far, but have yet to test them.

http://www.forcefieldperformance.com/

Daeldren · March 14th, 2011, 04:09 AM

As stated above the knox, Forcefield, and alpinestars back protectors are all good choices (dianese and spidi probably aren't bad either). I need to pick up a proper ce2 rated back and chest protector too.

tiggen · March 14th, 2011, 04:52 AM

I wear Knox front and back. I have the older chest protector. Think they make a thinner one now. If you haven't bought leathers yet, make sure to try leathers on with chest and back protector on. I bought my leathers a few years ago and have since added the back protector and then the chest protector. It's a tight squeeze to fit it all in.

kogary · March 14th, 2011, 02:41 PM

I wear a full one-piece AlpineStars race suit and an AlpineStarts back protector vest. I kind of wish the vest had better protection on the chest area though. It just has about 8 hard'ish pads sewn into the vest itself.

JeffM · March 15th, 2011, 08:20 AM

Thanks everyone. Seems that the Knox and Forcefield armor are popular.

Rexbo · March 20th, 2011, 02:07 PM

I wear the dainese armored shorts and back protector (wave2). They're both awesome, but that may be because they happen to fit me pretty well, might not be for everyone. Lowsided once with the shorts on doing about 40 at the track and walked away without even a bruise on my hip that I slid on. Helps that my leathers have a little padding there on top of the plastic armor and padding the shorts have, but imo every bit helps, and sure did in that crash! Haven't had a chance to test the back protector, but I'm definitely looking at getting the back/chest protector. Dainese all the way!

JeffM · March 20th, 2011, 02:11 PM

One more brand to check out. Thanks Steve.

JeffM · May 24th, 2011, 11:06 AM

Bought a TEKNIC Speedstar Spine Guard from a gentleman at my 1st track day / riding school.

Street / racing spec CE spine guard
Developed specifically by Teknic in Italy
Full anatomical spine profile for maximum comfort
8 interlinked plates for energy dispersion, anti-torsion and negative spine distortion
Unique lower spine pivot system
Exceeds new EN1621-2 new CE standards
Breathable comfort backing
Fully adjustable, elastic shoulder and waist straps

It fits well under my leathers and I didn't even notice I was wearing it 90% of the time.

Thanks again for your contributions to my question.

Jeff

March 13th, 2011, 09:40 AM	#1
JeffM Mr. 988 Name: Jeff Location: Sandy, Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Track related riding gear question Thought about posting in the regular Gear Section but felt that I might get a more informed response here about armor (you actually may have crashed wearing them ). What do you wear (shorts and/or back-chest protectors) and what are the positive and negative points of your gear? Thanks Jeff __________________________________________________ "I'm the one that's got to die when it's time for me to die, so let me live my life, the way I want to" - Jimi Hendrix Cancer

March 13th, 2011, 10:47 AM	#2
08ninja250 ninjette.org member Name: Colin Location: Ottawa Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250 Posts: 168	I just wear a back protector but I hav'nt crashed on my back yet so I don't know how good they are although Its comfortable and i don't even rewalise its there when im rididng... I had a crash lastyear and landed on my chest... hurt quite a bit so I'm definately looking for a chest protector this year. __________________________________________________ Colin #191 - Area P, Elka Shock, Woodcraft Clip-Ons and Rearsets, Attack Race Bodywork, BT 003RS, .700 Fork Springs, DynoJet Stage 2 and BMC High Flow Air Filter. 613 MOTORSPORTS.COM

March 13th, 2011, 01:29 PM	#3
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	I use a knox contour race back protector which is very comfortable and hands down the best out there. Really didn't run a chest protector last year but had a racer take a bike to the chest and it killed him so I will have one this year. Shopping around still probably going to get an impact one made. Short wise the hockey shorts with pads are actually a good fit. __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

March 13th, 2011, 01:38 PM	#4
V2Neal Bad-ass 250 racer Name: Neal Location: Minnesnowta Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r, ATK 605, Honda CR250R Posts: 91	I use the Forcefield Pro Sub 4 Back Protector, Race-Lite Chest Protector, and Action Shorts. Very happy with them so far, but have yet to test them. http://www.forcefieldperformance.com/ __________________________________________________ CRA #28. Just wave as you go by!

March 14th, 2011, 04:09 AM	#5
Daeldren two wheel addict Name: Kenneth Location: Simpsonville, SC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 94 xlh 883, 1984 kawi gpz money pit Posts: 556	As stated above the knox, Forcefield, and alpinestars back protectors are all good choices (dianese and spidi probably aren't bad either). I need to pick up a proper ce2 rated back and chest protector too. __________________________________________________ The M endorsement on my license stands for mental.

March 14th, 2011, 04:52 AM	#6
tiggen ninjette.org guru Name: John Location: Atlanta Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2003 250 Posts: 333	I wear Knox front and back. I have the older chest protector. Think they make a thinner one now. If you haven't bought leathers yet, make sure to try leathers on with chest and back protector on. I bought my leathers a few years ago and have since added the back protector and then the chest protector. It's a tight squeeze to fit it all in.

March 14th, 2011, 02:41 PM	#7
kogary ninjette.org member Name: Gary Location: CO Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 66	I wear a full one-piece AlpineStars race suit and an AlpineStarts back protector vest. I kind of wish the vest had better protection on the chest area though. It just has about 8 hard'ish pads sewn into the vest itself.

March 15th, 2011, 08:20 AM	#8
JeffM Mr. 988 Name: Jeff Location: Sandy, Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Thanks everyone. Seems that the Knox and Forcefield armor are popular. __________________________________________________ "I'm the one that's got to die when it's time for me to die, so let me live my life, the way I want to" - Jimi Hendrix Cancer

March 20th, 2011, 02:07 PM	#9
Rexbo CVMA / AFM / M1GP #250 Name: Steve Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r, 2011 Zero S, 2009 KLR 650 Posts: A lot.	I wear the dainese armored shorts and back protector (wave2). They're both awesome, but that may be because they happen to fit me pretty well, might not be for everyone. Lowsided once with the shorts on doing about 40 at the track and walked away without even a bruise on my hip that I slid on. Helps that my leathers have a little padding there on top of the plastic armor and padding the shorts have, but imo every bit helps, and sure did in that crash! Haven't had a chance to test the back protector, but I'm definitely looking at getting the back/chest protector. Dainese all the way!

March 20th, 2011, 02:11 PM	#10
JeffM Mr. 988 Name: Jeff Location: Sandy, Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	One more brand to check out. Thanks Steve. __________________________________________________ "I'm the one that's got to die when it's time for me to die, so let me live my life, the way I want to" - Jimi Hendrix Cancer

May 24th, 2011, 11:06 AM	#11
JeffM Mr. 988 Name: Jeff Location: Sandy, Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Update Bought a TEKNIC Speedstar Spine Guard from a gentleman at my 1st track day / riding school. Street / racing spec CE spine guard Developed specifically by Teknic in Italy Full anatomical spine profile for maximum comfort 8 interlinked plates for energy dispersion, anti-torsion and negative spine distortion Unique lower spine pivot system Exceeds new EN1621-2 new CE standards Breathable comfort backing Fully adjustable, elastic shoulder and waist straps It fits well under my leathers and I didn't even notice I was wearing it 90% of the time. Thanks again for your contributions to my question. Jeff __________________________________________________ "I'm the one that's got to die when it's time for me to die, so let me live my life, the way I want to" - Jimi Hendrix Cancer

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