Knox Met-Sys back protector

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Knox Met-Sys back protector

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Does anyone on here have one of these?

Just debating whether to buy the best possible for the odd trackdays i am going to do.

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Not cheap, is it? But it looks quality and a good back protector is priceless.
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It lets through the least energy of any back protector which is what attracts me together with a combination of hard and soft protection.
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It looks pretty bulky. Do you have much room spare in your leathers?
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When i looked at back protectors I chose a force field. Ticked the boxes for lots of reasons when i did a bit of research into them. its pretty comfy to wear as well. It molds to your back with heat.
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rocket wrote:When i looked at back protectors I chose a force field. Ticked the boxes for lots of reasons when i did a bit of research into them. its pretty comfy to wear as well. It molds to your back with heat.
http://www.forcefieldbodyarmour.com/pro ... sub-4/2339
I like mine however they don't breathe at all so you do sweat a lot. Especially with the chest protector on as well.
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I use a Knox Aeigis, I picked one up really cheap at the NEC show a few years back coz it was last years model, when I asked the difference between new and old I was told by the knox guy was literally the colour they changed. I really like it, its comfy and I forgot I'm wearing it when its on, to be fair I havnt tested it yet and hope not to but I have full faith in it after seeing its the same one a lot of the BSB boys use.
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I don't care for it's sticki-outed-ness. It'd be one of those that you would definitely want to take with you when you try on those fancy leathers you've been saving up for.
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If you look on the website you'll see it's got a fairly flat profile.
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Hmmm. I wonder which one it is that I'm thinking of then???
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It does look wider than some. That is part of its appeal and also a reason to make sure it's comfortable before splashing the cash. Need to go and have a look over the weekend maybe.
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Re: Knox Met-Sys back protector

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Try one on under your leathers if it's not comfortable it will drive you mad
I use a dainese one but had a Knox years ago that was quite light and comfy
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