Back Protectors

[Moody]

How many of you guys have back protectors for the up coming track day? I have a couple extra ones that I will be bringing and allowing trustworthy people to borrow if nescessary. Otherwise I am suggesting that everybody start looking into them. They may not be so important in your mind at first but a couple of trips around the track at a nice pace will have you thinking about them quick. I just picked up my Knox back protector from Motorcycles - Unlimited for a hell of a deal. :icon_thumright:

[CarbonJames]

i got mine,, it really helps out with back support if you have lower back pains like me,,,

and it is well worth the money to have it,, even if you dont need it

[Moody]

Yeah... I guess you really don't need them until you wreck. :eh:

[ufo34]

i can't ride with out it :icon_thumright:

[linjy2]

i have one, and tested it pretty good last year, haha

[CarbonJames]

hopefully you wont test it this year

i have one, and tested it pretty good last year, haha


That sucks.

[linjy2]

hopefully you wont test it this year
i wanna see how it fairs in a track environment, lol

[Capafool]

back protectors are indispensable... they're a must. Hurting your back in a fall is the last thing you would want beside your head..

[CBR600RR]

i have a question.* I was going to buy a back protector but the 1piece suit i bought today from MU is a Kobe (pictured Below).* It has a back protector on it.* u still need another one on top of it.

http://www.1888fastlap.com/store/files/images/kobe/leathers_d/carbonstar_rt.jpg

[linjy2]

its not required but good to have i guess. all suits have a back protector. the peice of foam they call backprotector that is.

o and nice suit, hope it gots perforation, or u gonna be sweating ur ass off.

[CarbonJames]

all suits come with foam padding in the back, but not to be trusted,,, not considered a back protector in my book,, you need to get a full length spine protector,, something that covers up your whole spine,, its purpose is to not allow your back and spine to bend backwards, the pc thats in the suit you bought is only going to cover a small portion of your back so it is best to go back to MU and get the knox b.p. or go to cycle gear and pick up one from there..

[CarbonJames]

i actually removed the pad from my suit, and just wear my Dainese protector

[Moody]

Talk to Patrick about the Knox back protectors. They use energy dispertion designs to help reduce the impact to your back as well. this is what I will be rockn under my suit. :icon_thumright:

[linjy2]

knox is real good, i was going to get one before i got a deal on my current one.

[Capafool]

i actually removed the pad from my suit, and just wear my Dainese protector


:iamwithstupid: except I have a Knox...

[CBR600RR]

im talking about the hard plastic back protector not the foam one. there is one that covers from mid back to neck making almost a V shape.

[linjy2]

maybe yours comes with one then?

[CarbonJames]

i actually removed the pad from my suit, and just wear my Dainese protector


:iamwithstupid:* except I have a Knox...


:iamwithstupid: except i have a Dainese

[CarbonJames]

lol

[Capafool]

lol


:moon: :keke: :biggrin:

[j14]

man...I also have a Dainese, but I forgot the stupid crap when we went to track this past weekend :crying:

[linjy2]

so did u need it? not really huh? i crashed with and without one. i think on the street it might be more useful.

[CarbonJames]

but it is worth havin even if you dont need it or use it

[Capafool]

but it is worth havin even if you dont need it or use it


I think its needed period. You may say you dont need it cuz maybe the fall wasnt that bad... but do u know how and when you're gonna go down?? not unless you can foresee shit.. lol. So with that said the back protector is a must, even if its the one included in the jackets. Anything to protect your spine :icon_thumright:

[linjy2]

i can see the future, didnt u know? ;)

[j14]

well...I wish I would have had it with me during the crash...I just forgot it, next time I'll make a point to remember it!

[CarbonJames]

never forget it

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