Chose a chest/back protection setup today
 

Ordered this setup today after a lot of reading and research. It's a bit pricey, but from what I can see it's the best protection and comfort you can buy.

The back protector: The VERY comprehensive tail bone coverage of the race version (which is the one I got) along with the shoulder blade coverage and CE level TWO impact rating are what sold me, along with the thin profile and spine-contour.

http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com...contour400.jpg



Chest protector: It has two sets of velcro allowing it to attach to the straps of the back protector. I actually think this might work just as well as a single back/chest unit because you can adjust the chest unit's position on the straps for optimal placement.

http://www.kneedraggers.com/image_st...d565_rough.jpg

Knox is definitely the way to go for back protectors. I tried on that chest protector because it works on my A* back protector as well and was really unhappy with what it protected. Where I hurt my ribs was well below it's range of coverage. I want a more expansive protector than anything I have found yet.

My buddy just bought a Dainese back protector. Its very nice..

It showed up (STG, very good service AGAIN and very fast shipping AGAIN... those guys rock). However I had it shipped out where the garage is so I haven't seen it yet. When Kat and I head out that way I'll check it out.
I see your point... but I really don't think any chest protectors would fix that that are out there, like you said.

Really, broken ribs is a very common crashing injury, and I can't think of an easy way to protect them adequately while maintaining comfort and maneuverability.

So I was able to try on the stuff with my new suit the other day.


Back protector first impressions:

Pros: This back protector is TOP NOTCH. Really comfortable, great fit, adjustability, and construction, nice and thin but still CE level 2 certified, full tailbone and shoulder blade coverage, the works.

Cons: There are two. One, they sent me the unit with camo trim, when I ordered black. Two, I found it for 100 dollars cheaper somewhere else after the order.



Chest protector first impressions:

Pros: Clever attachment method, looks like it would provide thorough protection, seems to stay in place well.

Cons: Very thick. Makes the suit fit tightly. I would need to ride for a few hours to decide if it would be uncomfortable or not.



Long story short, the back protector is awesome, the chest protector is so-so. I ordered a black race one (got the last one in my size!!!) from the 100-dollar-cheaper place (oncycles.com) and will be returning both the back and chest unit I currently have for now. I am going to try a couple other chest protectors on in person with the suit and back protector to see if they fit better. If not, I will order this one again because the quality is very good.

Here are shots of the suit fit with both on, and the fit of the items under the suit:

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/f...2508Medium.jpg

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/f...2510Medium.jpg

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/f...2512Medium.jpg

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/f...2513Medium.jpg

That camo looks baller. Where did you find it super cheap?

knox makes super dope protection. what catches my interest most is the tailbone protection. idk how many riders i hear about breaking their tailbones in a crash...

good come up on it. btw sounds like zipping up the 1 pc. suit over that chest protector would be a bitch...

:lol: I was just about to say the camo looks gay...

Nice setup. I want a chest protector. I've thought about that one...but my back protector doesn't have straps.

Oooooo pretty! Damn. You didn't want me to say pretty anymore, did you? I mean you look badass!

What was that site you gave me yesterday where I might be able to get a custom back / chest protector?