I have a 7 plate Teknic back protector is this good enough to use under race conditions. It looks tuff enough but it was cheap only like $50. I know a good one from Knox or Bohn is like $170. I'm trying to get other peoples inputs on what they use,what works,and what's comfortable. Thanks Jason
I have one and I have seen a few people that use it in races. Most suits also have some kind of back protection as well.
That is a really IMPORTANT part of your gear. I think that most of the stuff that comes in a suit is crap. I would also say that I think this is a case where you get what you pay for. More importantly if you have to ask about the one that you have maybe that is the biggest signal to get a better one. I wear a Knox because I actually believe that stuff about the honeycomb absorbing the impact of a crash, however it is supposed to be replaced after a landing on it. It's your spine you make the call.
I have one of those Teknic back protectors too. They come with the higher priced race suits. I don't use it though. I am more comfortable with my Dainese BAP back protector, it has thicker plates. After the incident at Summit this weekend, I am thinking of upgrading.
I use the teknic and I have had a few get-offs. It has always worked for me. The teknic is thinner than some of the others so it fits under the leathers better. If you are thinking of buying one of the other ones you might want to try it on with your leathers first. Some of them are thicker and may not fit under your leathers to good. P.S.-You need to start racing again before you worry about this...you gots to take up my slack now!!!
Oh yea-You need to change your thing to "trying to catch charles." It won't be too hard to catch me now. The only way that I can ride is if you guys can pick me up and put me on my bike like they had to do with Miguel when he broke both of his legs a few years back!!!
Steve I still don't think I can catch you Sorry I haven't been over to see you in a few day's but it's been crazy with work and going to Roebling and all. Don't worry about me I'll be running at Kershaw. Roebling was a kick in the ass. Uncle Ron was leading Charlie around for about 5 laps before Charlie past him going into turn one and Charlie ended up with the GSF Award so I guess I need to come get it to give to him. I wish you could have been there. Kris and I were on the front straight and when they came by at the end of the first lap and we saw Ron in front of Charlie we went crazy. Anyway I'll talk to you soon and If you need anything call me. P.S. Tell grandmother to put your baby pictures back up
