how many people wear back protectors?

[stormcat]

I have a Dainese Wave BP. I always wear a BP, without exception. I don't see a difference in needed protection between street or track, btw. If anything, the street is far more dangerous.

[IRONLUNG]

I have a Dainese Wave BP. I always wear a BP, without exception. I don't see a difference in needed protection between street or track, btw. If anything, the street is far more dangerous.

I agree with this... although I have a Alpinstar back protector.. and I never leave with by bike without it.. and gloves too, and boots, and a jacket.. I usually wear all my gear.

[SLIM]

One more Dianese Wave "strap on" (because it sounds wrong ). I have a custom suit made by I.M. Leather and when I spoke with Ivan I said I wanted a pocket for a smaller one "just in case" (no extra cost so why not?). To this day, 4 years of wearing that same suit, I have NEVER used that pocket once. I always have my Wave on.

Psychological, perhaps, but I just feel better having it when i'm on one of the motorcycles.

[Hi RPM]

i do, i feel naked without it to be honest
i feel more confident to do something wild, knowing that i got that bit more protection

[csecond2001]

Removed the back pad from my Scorpion Jacket. Just a piece of foam. Always ride with the Tryonic Back protector.

http://www.webbikeworld.com/eicma-20...it-tryonic.htm

Lightweight, flows air well and flexes every which way. Forget I have it on. Don't feel comfortable riding with out now.

Tryonics was bought by Revit last October so should be more widely available soon.

PJS currently has them in the USA. http://www.pjsparts.com/catalog/prod...oducts_id=1833