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Back protectors

#1 Post by Gio » Tue May 01, 2007 4:48 pm

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 :smt001
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Re: Back protectors

#2 Post by Paulh » Wed May 02, 2007 5:46 am

Gio wrote: Has anyone got one or had one

:smt001
Got a couple of Knox ones
Gio wrote: Pro's and con's?

:smt001
Pros - hurts less when you crash and bounce down the road

Cons - none AFAIK
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#3 Post by Firestarter » Wed May 02, 2007 6:55 am

+1 for the Knox - haven't crash tested it (yet!), but it's comfortable enough and seems sturdy.
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#4 Post by Gio » Wed May 02, 2007 8:22 am

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. :smt003
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#5 Post by Firestarter » Wed May 02, 2007 11:11 am

What are you trying to say! I'm not fat, I'm just big-boned.
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#6 Post by Paulh » Wed May 02, 2007 1:18 pm

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. :smt003
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?
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#7 Post by Gio » Wed May 02, 2007 1:32 pm

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 :smt003

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.
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#8 Post by Paulh » Wed May 02, 2007 2:13 pm

Did you try Steve Jordan - they are usually pretty good and not far from you I think



http://www.stevejordanmotorcycles.co.uk/
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#9 Post by Gio » Wed May 02, 2007 4:02 pm

Paulh wrote:Did you try Steve Jordan - they are usually pretty good and not far from you I think



http://www.stevejordanmotorcycles.co.uk/
About 10 miles, I've ordered the other back protector, but will keep them in mind if it doesn't fit :smt001

Ta Paul :smt003
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