[machamachacho43]

Waddups docs??!! I am contemplating of putting on order a bohn defender backprotector (sweet deal bohnarmor.com)

I have been surfin on ebay the past few weeks on back protectors on ebay and notice folks get rid of them quite frequently for whatever reason...

I figure that other than your gloves, jacket, helmet, and boots, a back protector should be a standard use item when riding...though pricey. Some models looking too hot for summer, look to bulky, or look uncomfortable for day to day commuting/joy riding. The nicer models are a pretty penny!!!

So now I am wondering those who have invested in a back protector, how many of yall actually use it as often as you should...this is for street riding applications.

-Bored @ work-

[Mojave954]

Since my leathers didn't come with a back protector I wear it each and everytime. My jackets have back protectors in them.

This is the Bohn I have.

http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/35-BOHN-19

[soon2b954]

Where's the option don't have one!!

My suit has one built in, but its only foam.

[colryn]

Originally Posted by soon2b954

Where's the option don't have one!!

Good point.

I need to purchase one.

[Heavy-Dee]

More important than leather and just as important as a helmet IMO.

HD

[HondaGalToo]

On the track I wear it all the time. I should on the street. My Aerostich has one in it, but it's not real substantial. This year I plan on wearing the Knox that I use on the track for street riding as well.

[Blorton]

Tough to answer this one. I bought a full-on hardshell for track days, but my textile cycleport Ultra II jacket that I always wear has a plastic/foam laminate one built in. The jacket is great for four seasons riding and has lots of the same type of armor in other places, but the back protector is not in the same league as the full-on race units. I've tried taking out the jacket's bp and wearing the full-on underneath, but that doesn't work well.

As much as I like the UltraII, it isn't quite as cool as a full mesh in the high heat, and since it is longer, the extra bulk of the length and all those pockets can be a drag at times. This year I'm planning to go with a short jacket in air mesh kevlar from cycleport to match the pants I got last year. The pants are great, btw. It's got a zip-together option as well.

Fwiw,
Dan

[02FBlade]

better safe than sorry! When I do ride I go to ride so I'm always in full gear.

[Newfie TLR]

Originally Posted by soon2b954

Where's the option don't have one!!

My suit has one built in, but its only foam.

+1

[sheepofblue]

Don"t have one but it is near the top of the list. Both jackets have some padding though.

[CBR Riding Fool]

The foam protectors that come in jackets aren't going to protect you all that well. I removed mine and tossed then from my jackets. I use my Dianese back protector when ever I ride, Street or Track.

[deez]

I use mine for any kind of sport riding that I do (impact armor back protector), but I do use the back protector that came with my Astars jacket when riding to work

[bwhip]

Obviously always on the track or intense knee-dragging canyon carving, but for short cruises no - although I probably should.

[ashkicker]

I dont own one. Both my jackets have the plastic/foam ones built in.

[fasternyou929]

Originally Posted by soon2b954

Where's the option don't have one!!

My suit has one built in, but its only foam.

Same here -- nothing but foam in my leathers

[oldgoat]

On the track , yes always. Never on the street but, my leather coat has one built in.

[Zeeman]

bought a bad one, and thus only wear it on the track until I buy a comfy one...

Z...

[davef]

On track always, sporting rides always. On rides to work maybe 50% of the time.

[bim]

Besides short trips to the store, ALWAYS. It doesn't take much to cripple you if you go down and that little extra bit of protection is well worth it.

[Chain]

abtech and some others helped me select a nice Teknic b.p. last fall and I don't ride without it now. Doesn't take long to get used to it and you darn sure will be glad you've got it on if you fall off and land on your spine.

http://newenough.com/armor_teknic_se...ector_page.htm

[jafo]

I've got the spidi airback and never ride without it. My only complaint is that it makes my back sweat,even in winter. Though I guess california winter doesn't really count.

[TGZ13]

Originally Posted by Chain

abtech and some others helped me select a nice Teknic b.p. last fall and I don't ride without it now. Doesn't take long to get used to it and you darn sure will be glad you've got it on if you fall off and land on your spine.

http://newenough.com/armor_teknic_se...ector_page.htm

I think I am gonna order me up one of those.... brb

[slodsm]

Unless you count the stupidly thick hard styrophome (SP) one that came in an old JR jacket I bought that I have since transplanted to my A* stunt jacket, never. I don't own one thats not in the jacket.

[Joel]

Every ride.

[TGZ13]

Originally Posted by slodsm

Unless you count the stupidly thick hard styrophome (SP) one that came in an old JR jacket I bought that I have since transplanted to my A* stunt jacket, never. I don't own one thats not in the jacket.

I did the same thing. The one from my stunt was such a pos that I changed it out with the hard plastic one from my old jr phoenix.

[RPinOZ]

Originally Posted by bwhip

Obviously always on the track or intense knee-dragging canyon carving, but for short cruises no - although I probably should.

+1
The Dainese gets pretty hot under the full leathers for commuting when it's 30C or more. I'll probably wear it more often for commuting as the weather cools down.

[Chain]

Originally Posted by slodsm

Unless you count the stupidly thick hard styrophome (SP) one that came in an old JR jacket I bought that I have since transplanted to my A* stunt jacket, never. I don't own one thats not in the jacket.

No offense my brotha, but that shabby stuff they put in the backs of jackets hardly qualifies.

C'mon, they're sixty bucks!