Klim D3O Viper T5 Pro Back Protector
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Klim D3O Viper T5 Pro Back Protector
Replacement CE Level 2 D30 Back Pad for Klim Jackets.
D3O's Viper back protector benefits from Airwave Technology and is extremely flexible, low profile and lightweight, whilst offering incredible protection.
Measures 17" Tall by 11" at widest point.
Klim D3O Viper T5 Pro Back Protector
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Great product for hot weather!
I wanted a back protector for my Revit Injection 2 jacket. I spoke to the Revzilla support person and he recommended this product.
Firstly, I am really happy with the my experience with Revzilla. The customer support people are riders and they have real knowledge about their products. So far I have bought a jacket and gloves and back protector based on their recommendations and I am very happy with the products.
I ride in Hawaii and I wanted good protection with good airflow. So far this product has been great. I really do not notice it even when I am carrying heavy stuff in my back pack.
It is not hot and is very comfortable. The customer support guy recommended this from first hand experience and told me I would have to cut it to fit my jacket. This was easy to do using scissors. I used the foam protector that came with the jacket as a template and it fits great.
The ventilated ribs sit on the back and the smooth side faces out.
So far I am very pleased!
June 11, 2013
great product. very comfortable
I put this back protector in my dainese racing leather jacket. It fits perfect. I dont even notice that it is in there. Very flexible, very durable, and light weight. Only down fall is the vent holes are alittle plugged up with the material. But opened them up myself and works like a champ. Great product other than vent holes.
June 3, 2013
Great airflow
I bought this for my size 50 alpinestars TZ1 reload and it fit perfect. Airflow Is great and after the first day of riding, I didn't even notice I had it in the jacket. Have not tested it out yet an hope I never will, very happy with my purchase.
June 3, 2013
Money well spent
I was in Philly and decided to stop by and check out the new showroom { Very Nice } and was going to buy a more expensive back protector but thanks to the guys & gals @ Revzilla in Philly and their awesome product knowledge they recommended this instead. I couldn't be more satisfied. It takes up very little room in my jacket & I forget it's even there plus the level of protection is amazing!!! This is money well spent.
June 2, 2013
Comortable and fit my old Dainese
If you have read other reviews, they have pretty much covered what I think, so here's a quick summary.
Comfort:
- Soft, feels like I'm wearing a comfy backpack
- Warm, it makes my summer leather jacket noticeably warmer than no back protector. I would expect that though. The airflow is barely noticeable, not sure if it's wise to be more liberal with trimming the vent holes.
Other items:
- It fit perfectly into my 8 year old leather and textile Dainese summer jacket.
- It did require about an hour of trimming the venting holes, but it's $40, so can't complain. Just do it while watching TV and you won't notice.
May 27, 2013
alot better than stock
I wanted something that was better then the piece of foam but also wasn't so ridged
May 27, 2013
Good alternative to (unreasonably) expensive replacement back protectors
Before I even get started, it has to be said: $40 bucks for a CE2 back protector is a steal. That should be enough of an incentive for anybody.
That being said, the pad is heavy. Noticeably heavy. It's a super dense yet workable foam that has almost the same squeeze to it as a stress ball. The fact that's it's just a solid blob of material means that if the pad doesn't fit in your particular jacket, it can be trimmed down with relative ease.
One minor issue I ran into upon unbarring the back protector was that the venting holes were not punched through all the way. I had to take a pen and finish the holes. Not a colossal problem, but I would have thought Kilm's quality control would be a little better.
The pad fits into my Icon Patrol Raiden jacket fairly well. It's hard to tell if it's entirely snug, but it doesn't move around while I'm riding, which is nice. That being said, the wavy pattern on what I'm assuming is the front-towards-rider side is a little uncomfortable because of the 'hardness' of the material. It's not like a spongey, squishy sensation, it's jarring, prominent grooves pressed against your back. I'm slowly getting used to the feeling, but the first few times I rode with it, I put my original back protector in front of the Viper to soften the feeling.
May 20, 2013
Klim D30 Viper T5
Replaced the foam pad in my Tour Master Sonora Air jacket. Barely fits as it is larger than the original. Much better air flow and is very comfortable. Only reason for 4 stars and not 5 is because I have not tested the degree of protection.
May 20, 2013
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Front or back?
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State: NY
Rider Type: Hyper Miler
Age: 25-34
Gender: male
Outskirts of Albany
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Does the wave pattern go against your back for airflow, or away from your back to allow better flexibility?
State: NY
Rider Type: Hyper Miler
Age: 25-34
Gender: male
1 month, 1 week ago
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State: NY
Rider Type: Hyper Miler
Age: 25-34
Gender: male
Outskirts of Albany
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The wave patterns lies against your back to provide more airflow. That said, this insert is still one of our more flexible back inserts all around.1 month ago
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I just bought a Klim jacket and they insert this same protector into their jacket with the wavy part facing inwards towards your back. I'm sure it helps airflow too.2 weeks, 6 days ago
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I use the wave pattern against my back, but I'm not sure it makes a lot of difference.Age: 55-64
Gender: male
1 month, 1 week ago
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Age: 55-64
Gender: male
Pennington
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Difference between this and Icon d30 back insert?
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What's the difference between the Klim and Icon d30 back inserts? Is it different levels (Klim is CE 2, Icon CE 1?). This is not specified for the Icon, although the Klim item description specifies CE level 2. Can you please clarify?
Icon link: http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/icon-d3o-back-protector-insert
Icon link: http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/icon-d3o-back-protector-insert
2 months, 1 week ago
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this one (Klim) is CE 2 and 18mm thick, the Icon is CE 1 and 11mm thick. both have same LxW.it's ridiculously comfy, by the way.
Age: 35-44
Gender: male
2 months ago
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d3o armor for Joe Rocket Phoenix 4 Jacket
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State: IN
Rider Type: Commuter
Age: 55-64
Gender: male
Muncie
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I am looking to replace the back armor in my Phoenix 4 Jacket with the d3o armor. It seems to be more flexible. Is this true? Are there any fitment problems. Thank you for your time
State: IN
Rider Type: Commuter
Age: 55-64
Gender: male
8 months ago
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State: IN
Rider Type: Commuter
Age: 55-64
Gender: male
Muncie
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No, the Jo Rocket Phoenix Jacket will not accept a Klim Viper T5 Pro D3O Back Protector, only a SAS-TEC, or a Knox TP2 Advance X Back Protectors.Products related to my answer
8 months ago
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I think it would fit fine. It is extremely flexible and has an almost "not there" feel to it. If it is too big, you can trim it, but it fits into my jackets fine.Age: 45-54
Gender: male
2 months, 2 weeks ago
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Age: 45-54
Gender: male
Cornwall
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Very flexible when it needs to be. It firms up instantly upon impact. It kinda feels like a thick slice of well done steak. It is a little stiffer when it gets down below 35 degrees F and gets softer as it gets warmer.Age: 45-54
Gender: male
4 months, 3 weeks ago
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Age: 45-54
Gender: male
Wilmington
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Compatibility With Tourmaster
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State: VT
Rider Type: Commuter
Age: 45-54
Gender: male
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Would this protector fit into a transition #2 jacket from tourmaster without trimming? (Size XL)
State: VT
Rider Type: Commuter
Age: 45-54
Gender: male
1 year, 1 month ago
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State: VT
Rider Type: Commuter
Age: 45-54
Gender: male
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Yes, Klim Viper T5 D30 Back Protector will be compatible with the Tour Master Transition 2 jacket.1 year, 1 month ago
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No.But it can easily be trimmed, and I trimmed mine to be larger than the OEM "pad" in my transition 2, which is a plus. I used kitchen shears, but heavy duty scissors should do the trick. It's not particularly pretty, but nobody's going to see it anyway.
Age: 45-54
Gender: male
4 months, 2 weeks ago
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Age: 45-54
Gender: male
SOUTH PASADENA
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Can this be cut to fit any size/brand back pocket? Firstgear jackets have small protectors.
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State: WV
Rider Type: Road Warrior
Gender: male
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State: WV
Rider Type: Road Warrior
Gender: male
1 year, 2 months ago
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State: WV
Rider Type: Road Warrior
Gender: male
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Yes, the Viper T5 D30 Back Protector can be trimmed to fit. You may also be interested in the SAS-TEC back protector as well; it is reportedly easier to trim.Please note that trimming either of these to fit will void any manufacturers warranties.
1 year, 2 months ago
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Yes, these can be trimmed. You will be surprized however on how well it fits into most jackets.Age: 45-54
Gender: male
2 months, 2 weeks ago
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Age: 45-54
Gender: male
Cornwall
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If you were to use a SHARP utility knife and lay your pattern out on top of the pad, it could be cut to fit. I would first trace your pattern on the back side, as it's smooth and a better writing surface, and then cut accordingly.Age: 25-34
Gender: male
11 months ago
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Age: 25-34
Gender: male
Tacoma
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short answer is you need to trim it to fit, which takes about 5 minutesAge: 35-44
Gender: male
11 months ago
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Age: 35-44
Gender: male
Bellevue
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Worked in my FirstGear Kathmandu jacket. 2xlAge: 25-34
Gender: male
1 year, 1 month ago
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Yes. It is easily cut and should maintain it's protective non-newtonian fluid dynamics.1 year, 2 months ago
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thickness ?
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Rider Type: Moto Enthusiast
canada
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Hi,
is this the viper stealth: 11mm or the viper pro 18mm ?
is this the viper stealth: 11mm or the viper pro 18mm ?
Rider Type: Moto Enthusiast
1 year, 9 months ago
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Rider Type: Moto Enthusiast
canada
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It is the Viper Pro, size (L)arge. 274mm wide, 444mm tall, and 18mm thick. Full specs at http://www.d3o.com/wp-content/uploads/d3olab/Viper-Pro-L.pdfAge: 55-64
Gender: male
1 year, 8 months ago
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Age: 55-64
Gender: male
Blue Springs
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OK, I got it and it is indeed the viper pro 18mm !Good stuff !
1 year, 9 months ago
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Product Dimensions ?
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State: CA
Rider Type: Commuter
Age: 25-34
Gender: male
Greater LA Region
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What are the Dimensions on This Item ? I Ask because I know that D30 is some pretty high tech armor and am wondering if I can fit this in the pocket on my current riding jacket which is not made by Klim. This looks like it could be a VERY nice and reasonably priced upgrade to a number of jackets that come with lower level PE padding
State: CA
Rider Type: Commuter
Age: 25-34
Gender: male
1 year, 9 months ago
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State: CA
Rider Type: Commuter
Age: 25-34
Gender: male
Greater LA Region
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This protector is 17" Tall by 11" at widest point, however, the material is easily trimmed to fit, if you need to make it smaller.Age: 25-34
Gender: male
1 year, 9 months ago
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Age: 25-34
Gender: male
PHILADELPHIA
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I will have to measure when I get home, but it is easily cut to fit any pocket. Due to it's use of non-newtonian foam/fluid, cutting it will not lessen it's protection, although larger is always more protective.1 year, 2 months ago
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274mm wide X 444mm tall X 18mm thick. Full specs at http://www.d3o.com/wp-content/uploads/d3olab/Viper-Pro-L.pdf.Age: 55-64
Gender: male
1 year, 8 months ago
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Age: 55-64
Gender: male
Blue Springs
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| Product Style | RevZilla SKU ID | Manufacturer Product # | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klim D3O Viper T5 Pro Back Protector | 797931 | 5174-000-400 | In Stock: Ships within 24 hours |
