back/chest armour under leathers

[Sea-Doo]

What are people using for back & chest protection under 1 piece leathers?

I have seen the Forcefield Flite (https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/259626) which is the sort of thing I was thinking of but looks like it may be too bulky for under leathers?

Any advice please.

[HughiusMaximus]

Afternoon.

For chest I use an alpinestars one piece chest protector - works well but you need your suit to fit snugly so it remains in place ( I adjust with pies as needed...).


https://www.infinitymotorcycles.com/product/alpine...

For back protection I have an RST insert in my one piece coupled with a helite airbag.
I would suspect there are better options out there for that.

https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/...


https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/...

[Sea-Doo]

Thanks for the reply.

My fear with that type of chest protector was that it could slip down/move around - I don't think my suit feels snug enough....(more pies required).

[HughiusMaximus]

Yeah I understand the concern.

I can tighten using the velcro on the airbag vest to keep it in place.

My fallback idea was to use some elastic looped through the holes and behind my shoulders to keep it in pace as a bodge job.

[Beschy]

I use the Alpinestars Tech Air 5 airbag. The new Tech Air 3 makes this technology even more accessible.

[MattOz]

I use a Dainese gilet thing. Has a hard back protector and then softer collar bone and rib protection on the front. It's an old thing, much like its owner, but has served me well over the years.