[The Kamen Rider]

I used to use a Dainese Bap Back protector but the velcro over time has worn out, and I only wear it when I'm carrying a crap load of stuff to the office, delivering paperwork, or carrying a load a crap in general.

Otherwise I use the thin foam pad that came in my Scorpion Stinger leather jacket. I have my eyes on a Dainese Sheild Air to drop into the pocket in the jacket, but I'd like to know what you guys picked up to use this season/relied on in the past.

 

[DieTrying310]

Frying pan and safety wire.

 

[LithiumSky]

the passenger!

 

[COOLIGUN]

i bought A* bionic jacket.

 

[leaftye]

Usually I just use whatever padding is in my jacket, but sometimes I'll wear my Velocity Gear suit.

 

[froghammer]

I just have what's in my jacket (the usual thin thingo...) but would love to find something a bit more substantial that fits into the same sized pocket.

 

[tk1971]

TPro Forcefield. I bought the one with the straps and had the straps cut off and velcro sewn onto it so that I can fit the larger back protector (with kidney protection "ears") in my stich suit. I then had my Olympia Stealth fitted with the corresponding velcro, so I can move the pad to that suit during the summer.

tk

 

[briderdt]

When I'm commuting, both the pad in my Technik jacket and my backpack... Otherwise just the jacket.

 

[scuffedSV]

astars RC back protector that fits in my astars jacket $25 CE approved

 

[frick]

Commuter jacket: Dainese insert
1pc suit: T-pro forcefield

The thin foam things you get in jackets are typically worth nothing, just FYI. A great back protector is the T-pro forcefield, also rebranded for Joe Rocket as the Speedmaster.

 

[svwordy]

Dainese Wave insert in one of their jackets. Stays decently cool even in the Florida heat. Very comfy.

 

[pne]

velocity gear

 

[mrk66]

T-Pro throughout.

 

[erknjerk]

I got the Icon and I love it.

 

[Zokambaa]

I call them my lats and traps...

but my jacket also has some padding insert in it too ;D


Edit
I know the jackets I have all have CE Rated shoulder and arm padding but I am not so sure the back inserts are CE rated... they are fairly thick pads... but no plating though...

Does the plated style back pads really do that much... the ones I saw had less padding.... sure they may be better with abrasion... but does the plate style prevent hyperextension of the back? I suppose it would be a bit better at spreadding the impact over a larger area...

how comfortable are those styles to wear over long distance riding?

 

[Klyftonite]

i just bought a A* Bionic Back Protector

 

[SyTrepT]

I wear knox, it covers nearly the whole back, not just the spine.