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Back protectors
Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 4:48 pm
by Gio
I've been looking at getting one and having tried quite a few but not this one (Forcefield Pro L2) as I haven't found a stockist yet (so that I can try it).
Has anyone got one or had one
Pro's and con's?
Its a Ride magazine 'best buy'
Cheers for any help
Re: Back protectors
Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 5:46 am
by Paulh
Gio wrote:
Has anyone got one or had one
Got a couple of Knox ones
Gio wrote:
Pro's and con's?
Pros - hurts less when you crash and bounce down the road
Cons - none AFAIK
Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 6:55 am
by Firestarter
+1 for the Knox - haven't crash tested it (yet!), but it's comfortable enough and seems sturdy.
Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 8:22 am
by Gio
The trouble with the Knox ones for me is they aren't long enough if I take the width into consideration, if I get their longest it doesn't fit very well (seems to be designed for fatter people).
I think I'll order the Forcefield Pro as they've said they'll exchange it if it doesn't fit.
Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 11:11 am
by Firestarter
What are you trying to say! I'm not fat, I'm just big-boned.
Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 1:18 pm
by Paulh
Gio wrote:The trouble with the Knox ones for me is they aren't long enough if I take the width into consideration, if I get their longest it doesn't fit very well (seems to be designed for fatter people).
I think I'll order the Forcefield Pro as they've said they'll exchange it if it doesn't fit.
They are designed for normal people - not you.
Have you tried the Knox race version - extends down to cover the tailbone so longer than the standard one?
Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 1:32 pm
by Gio
Paulh wrote:They are designed for normal people - not you.
Have you tried the Knox race version - extends down to cover the tailbone so longer than the standard one?
Ah yes short houses
Nope I haven't the 3 places I went in didn't have any and with having to order them they wanted a deposit, sod that.
Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 2:13 pm
by Paulh
Did you try Steve Jordan - they are usually pretty good and not far from you I think
http://www.stevejordanmotorcycles.co.uk/
Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 4:02 pm
by Gio
About 10 miles, I've ordered the other back protector, but will keep them in mind if it doesn't fit
Ta Paul