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Back Protector Suggestions

eWok13

eWok13

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Joined
Sep 11, 2008
Location
San Francisco
Moto(s)
2007 GSXR-750
Name
Eric
Made a decision to do more track days this year and purchased myself a Dainese Assen Suit. I'm looking into back protectors and its a bit overwhelming! There are so many options.

I normally ride with an insert back protector in my jacket, but a seperate protector that you wear under the suit seems like a good investment if I'm going to be riding the track more. What are you cool cats using nowadays? What fits? What works best? Is this something like a helmet where I should go in person to try on as it fits everyone differently?

Thanks in advance, all. On a side note, if you guys are ever going out to the tracks from SF and need a buddy, I'm happy to tag along and chip in for gas/hotel/food etc. I'll probably start off putting around in C group while you go zoom zoom with the A kids :ride
 
+1 to Forcefield. I use run the Pro L2K and also have their chest protector. Ive tested them A LOT with good results.

im still waiting on other brands to match or exceed Forcefield. the A* KR-3 looks cool w/ rib protection, but kidney protection seems to be lacking. the Dainese Manis looks thin and cheap like all their other back protectors. oh well.
 
I don't see the need to spend more than required to get Level 2 protection. IMO it comes down to features, price and comfort. The Joe Rocket 2.0 clicks all of these for me for about 1/3 of the price. I'm 3-4 seasons in with mine and I find it completely unnoticeable when wearing it. To the eye it looks to do a better job of dissipating/spreading the impact than the Forcefield. It also looks thicker but again, I don't know it is there. Never needed to test it thankfully!

https://www.amazon.com/Joe-Rocket-Speedmaster-Protector-Black/dp/B007U2AQNM
 
Happy Pro Sub4 user here as well. My only advice is to find one you can try on because it can be a bit thick.
If you already have a tight suit or jacket it'll definitely be tighter with the Sub4 vs most other brands.
 
http://www.impactarmor.com/
Customer back protectors made in Sac for racers. If they are good enough for Colin Edwards, then I should be fine. I used Helimot for his leathers and now impact armor for others.

You do measurements, he creates a styrofoam version, you try on and take pictures and he makes up the final product. You get to have custom graphics too.
 
I have a Forcefield Pro Sub-4 that I use for street riding. No way that would fit inside my leathers. The Force Field back protectors become malleable with body heat and fit really well too the point I don't even notice mine. I use an CE2 insert back protector for my suit.
 
stangmx13 said:
+1 to Forcefield. I use run the Pro L2K and also have their chest protector. Ive tested them A LOT with good results
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+ another. It's what I've been using and tested out as well. But...

Nick said:
I wish more companies made combination back/chest protectors.
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I just switched to a A* track vest and love it. There's some airflow issue on stupid hot days but I like the added chest protection and the one piece solution that keeps everything in place. Forcefield now has a vest as well and I would buy that if I didn't have my A* already.
 
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