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Post subject: Back protection
 Posted: May 12, 2012 - 10:53 AM
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Post subject: RE: Back protection
Posted: May 12, 2012 - 11:23 AM
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welcome to scuk! commiserations on the corner landing - ouch.
i guess you'd have to check what the extra clause is that one of them conforms to. i have the dainese harder armadillo style one, and it works well for my frequent crashes.
but i haven't fallen on the corner of a box yet whilst using it, so can't say whether it will help you in that case. |
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Post subject: RE: Back protection
Posted: May 12, 2012 - 04:32 PM
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thanks for the welcome and the quick reply!
so you've got the ultimate vest? is it comfortable to wear? any problems with it riding up or does it stay in place ok? is it hot to wear? what's the rib protection like?
apologies for bombarding you with questions but i cant seem to find anywhere local that i can try one so any info you can give me would be appreciated.
i'm guessing a corner landing is going to hurt come what may, but some protection has got to be better than nothing, and the way my body's feeling right now i wont be hitting another box without something covering my back! |
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Post subject: RE: Back protection
Posted: May 12, 2012 - 06:02 PM
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| Buy the bset you can persoanlly afford , i use demon products not expensive but not to cheap ....... best money can be spent on a freestyleee course to remove the reason you fell ( or help reduce the chance , as proctection isnt always in the right place when you fall ) |
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Post subject: RE: Back protection
Posted: May 12, 2012 - 06:29 PM
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i totally agree - i'm happy paying more for better protection - just trying to work out what the best stuff is.
as for a freestlyeeee course - i got some freestyle coaching to kick off, definitely worth it, but to progress you have to push yourself and when you push yourself it doesnt always pan out quite right...! maybe time for another lesson! 
i'll check out the demon stuff - cheers. |
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Post subject: RE: Back protection
Posted: May 12, 2012 - 09:40 PM
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| I use demon knee and short (hard) protection which is great. I use a slytech back protector which is great. It's flexible and comfortable. I forget it's on. Apparently it goes hard with hard impacts. I havent hit a box with it yet but I've hit various other things without injury. |
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Posted: May 12, 2012 - 11:14 PM
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| I use the Forcefield Sport Lite 1 back protector. Tad more expensive but i prefer to my old demon Protec one. Really comfortable and flexible!! |
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Posted: May 13, 2012 - 04:15 PM
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Just got a Forcefield Race Lite vest, but apart from poncing around in it at home, haven't had a chance to test it out yet. What sold it to me was the fact that the back protector part is quite flexible and a vest setup will also keep the lower back part of it in my trousers, rather than hanging out the back.
Link: www.forcefieldbodyarmour.com/product/ra ... -vest/2405
I'll have a Red back protector for sale soon hopefully! |
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Posted: May 13, 2012 - 10:57 PM
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thanks for the info guys - this is good stuff!
the more i look into this, the more i'm thinking that whatever i get needs to be flexible and not restrict movement. it sounds like the forcefield and slytech gear fit this bill but the dainese stuff has a hard back protector so i'm not so sure about this.
the reason i was originally looking at a vest was it seemed more likely to keep the protection in the right place than a harness.
@cpm360 & homer_213 - you both seem happy with your gear so i guess no problems with it restricting movement or moving out of position while riding?
@dunx - any chance you could post up your thoughts on the forcefield vest once you've had a chance to try it out?
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Posted: May 14, 2012 - 08:41 AM
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| I have recently bought the forcefield race lite vest as well. Only tried it once in anger but absolutely love it. You forget you are wearing it after about ten minutes on the slope. Would definitely recommend to anyone else. |
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Posted: May 14, 2012 - 12:03 PM
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I have a Forcefield Sport-lite 2 (http://www.forcefieldbodyarmour.com/product/sport-lite-2-back-protector/2346) and find it both lightweight and comfortable, seems to do the business in terms of it's intended function too.
I'm guessing it wouldn't be the best thing for someone with a bit of a belly though since it straps around your stomach. |
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Posted: May 14, 2012 - 02:57 PM
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| i seem to recall charlie testing his by dropping off a small cliff. |
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Posted: May 14, 2012 - 03:56 PM
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I hardly felt that, so that's a pretty good recommendation  |
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Posted: May 14, 2012 - 04:37 PM
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I believe I have some video of Charlie dropping out said cliff - I must dig all that out at some point...
 http://youtu.be/OgovTsZzJg4  |
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Last edited by BartSimpsonhead on May 14, 2012 - 09:45 PM; edited 1 time in total
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Posted: May 14, 2012 - 05:20 PM
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First post: Oct 07, 2004
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"Dropping" would be kind. "Falling down" would be more accurate.
Many back protectors have a belly strap; both my Red and new Forcefield even though it's a jacket. Sure, will let you know how it rides. My only real concern is how hot I'll get riding indoor with it. |
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