Okay, now we’ve more or less decided IT IS important to have a back protector, I think we should list the ones we have and reccomend to help others decide which make/model to go for.
That would be helpful as I have decided that I should get one after reading this.
I suppose the same can be said for most protection - ‘get the best you can afford’ ‘how much is your head worth?’ (for helmets).
But having spent more than i can sensibly afford on a helmet and other gear, what would be the best ‘affordable’ (not crap though) back protector? Lidl!? Infinity own brand? or all out Knox branded?
Cheers,
G
I wear one! It’s a Forcefield 
i think it will limit damage to my spine but i still think it’ll hurt :unsure:
i wear an alpinestar one…
i trust alpinestar more than any other company…i have had alot…no…ALOT of experience of crashing in most ways possible…my gear is priceless to me…;).
smiled:D.
After reading this and other threads on Back Protectors I too will now be investing in one. The advice on LB is superb.
If anyone does make a recommendation is there any chance of including a link or a specific product name/number as some manufacturers have multiple versions of very similar things?
Thanks in advance.
this is the one that saved my life…and i wear it everytime i go out on the bike…CE level 2…:D.
Alpinestars Bionic Back Protector
hein gerrick sell em as they are alpinestars specialists…
smiled:).
I have a Knox back protector and I dont even notice when I have it on, I dont wear it all the time
though, just when im going for a hard ride or practising wheelies.
Once again, Forcefield is my prefered brand. With most of the other back protectors, you get Level 1 protection, and you have to buy a new one after a substantial impact (Like Smiled’s;)) However, Forcefield is Level 2, and re-usable. I have the following items, and I would recommend them for quality and comfort…
Although I only bought the pants for the feeling of Lycra!!!:w00t::w00t:
RR:D
forcefield back protector has saved me a few times now. in my ‘big’ crash (understatement :w00t:) i landed on my back at 130mph and smashed into another bike spine first and my back protector did its job and saved my spine and my life. spend money on cheap gear and you get cheap!!!
he he I got one of yours today Roadrunner:D
Very comfortable, done like 120 miles today wearing it, at the end I totally forgot I had it on;)
was thinking of a forcefield and thats sealed the deal
Have a back protector for my summer Dianese jacket but not in my everyday goretex jacket i wear to work.
On track i ALWAYS wear one without fail.
My jackets have a sort of back protector already in the jacket.
i find the back protector in my hein gericke is good quality (level 2) but covers enough area to just about protect a gnat 
I always wear one. Got a Dainese one (can’t remember the model). It fits fine and does not restrict. May or may not save my back, but I am not going to chance that now I have one.
In cold weather I wear my Klan heated waistcoat with the back protector on top, and done up around the waistcoat it is like a permanent warm hug!! 
just joined the club 
bought one today (Forcefield), very comfortable and gives me much more reassurance than the jacket insert i had before
Always wear my Dainese one when on the bike. I prefer it as it is shorter than most and doesn’t catch on my shoulder blades - you can just about see it in the BCW photo http://londonbikers.com/galleries/image/0b3d83df-cd6a-4844-8194-4b91381747cb/11b8d34f-cb1d-404d-887e-62fa2742bf6bNot only did it do a great job when I was sliding along the track at Cadwell on my back (it absorbed the bumps rather than my ‘inbuilt padding’ ahem having to do it) but apparently it’s “the wonderbra of back protectors” - according to another female LB member! :w00t:
me and tiggi have a knox fitted by knox at the NEC bike show.
Great, comfy and nice to know we have that added protection