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·Okay. I read with interest a recent post here about Bohn and Knox back protectors. I have a Z Custom suit with a built in back protector, which is similar in design to these other two. Mine is primarily made of CE padding, which I am not sure is enough to protect my spine in a fall. I can poke a pen through mine. I am wondering if the same can be said of all the other types that do not have a linked hard plastic exoskeleton?
I looked at Dainese's and Alpinestars, and they have the exo part that seems to blend into the natural curve of the spine. I would imagine they would be better at deflecting impact - from say a front wheel in the back. I am now in a bit of confusion as to which is best. The Knox type which is made of crushable composite material or the Dainese type with a hard shell? Is it the same theory as with helmets where the softer padding creates less trauma to the head due to less G forces? I am concerned that on a track, in a pack, if I go down and the guys behind cannot stop in time, they might ram into my back. Will CE foam or composite material be enough to stop the impact?
Any thoughts, feedback, experiences, and such are welcome here. I think it is a topic that deserves similar attention the one about Helmets.
Thx - Wim
I looked at Dainese's and Alpinestars, and they have the exo part that seems to blend into the natural curve of the spine. I would imagine they would be better at deflecting impact - from say a front wheel in the back. I am now in a bit of confusion as to which is best. The Knox type which is made of crushable composite material or the Dainese type with a hard shell? Is it the same theory as with helmets where the softer padding creates less trauma to the head due to less G forces? I am concerned that on a track, in a pack, if I go down and the guys behind cannot stop in time, they might ram into my back. Will CE foam or composite material be enough to stop the impact?
Any thoughts, feedback, experiences, and such are welcome here. I think it is a topic that deserves similar attention the one about Helmets.
Thx - Wim
