SAS-TEC Back Protector
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CE Level 2 protection and will fit all your jackets.
Pros:
It's not rigid so it won't be like having a coffee table strapped to your back like some of the dainese expensive stuff.
You can cut it with scissors so it will fit any of your jackets.
It's level 2 CE, whatever that means, maybe that means you'll survive a crash up to 2mph, yes only two, because for all we know CE ratings can mean nothing on a real crash, but at least is the best you can get.
Cons:
The airflow won't be great as is just some rubber on your back.
Not rigid, so a sharp object will pierce your back like a hot knife through butter and won't help at all for over extension.
It's better than nothing but if you want to be a lot safer, get a car ;P
May 14, 2013
Fits well in different jackets
I have the women's Alpinestarts Stella Sigma Drystar Jacket, and this protector fits great without trimming any edges.
May 13, 2013
Protector molded to the shape of my back very quickly. Comfortable and provides good area of protection.
I would recommend this product. I'm buying a second one for another jacket.
May 13, 2013
Seems like a great back protector
with a CE level 2 rating I thought I'd give this protector a shot.
I managed to fit the small size into my older moto gp jacket; due to the pocket design this involved a lot of bending and flexing which gave me a sense of the material.
It seems like a slab of rubber but when you start to mold it it really flexes - when finally in place it assumed its original shape and firmness. There's science at work here and I like it.
When riding I forget it's there but I'm happy it is.
April 12, 2013
Recommended
Minor modification to fit in jacket pocket, very easy to accomplish. Sas-Tec molds to the body shape in slow motion, comfortable.
March 27, 2013
The best protection you can buy!
I bought this to fit my Scott Dual Raid TP jacket. The size 1/12 fits the pocket well. There's a little extra room in the jacket pocket, but I'm not sure if the 1/16 (as specified by the tag in the jacket) would fit this jacket. It's very thick for a back pad and does affect the fit of the jacket a bit, but the extra protection is totally worth it. Having said that about the thickness, I never noticed it on my first ride with the jacket. Not once did I find myself focusing on the fit of the jacket or the thickness of the back pad.
I'm hoping I never have to test it, but I feel more confident knowing I have the best armor on the market.
March 11, 2013
Fits the Dainese Alien jacket....
Purchased this to replace my Dainese N-Frame back protector which felt like shoving a miniature ironing board in my jacket. Only took a little bit of trimming down of the back protector for it to fit perfectly. It fits snug up against my back and is much more comfortable. Definitely doesn't allow much air to flow through the pad at all so it counteracts a lot of the benefits of the Dainese's air bubble liner unfortunately but given the low price for a CE-II back protector, it's a small price to pay.
February 13, 2013
Rugged Armor
Puchased this to insert into my Cheyenne Pro jacket. Have yet to use (PMS - Parked Motorcycle Syndrome) here in western PA during January.
Appears to be very rugged and functional. I did put the foam that came with the jacket against my back in hopes of better air-flow.
January 21, 2013
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