The back protector: many claim it was invented by Barry Sheene, who inspired by a lobster shell, crafted together a crude version using old visors and gaffa tape.Since the original, back protectors have developed into something more comfortable

A decent back protector's an absolute mustWHETHER YOU ride a scooter or a sportsbike, everyone should wear a back protector. Most of us know how vital a decent helmet is for protecting our head, but how many of us have given any real thought about

Back protectors have come along way from the original visors that were arched across the spine of the legendary Barry Sheene. The latest offering from Knox is the Aegis back protector with vents to allow for maximum airflow and a low profile cut

LET'S get it out of the way - if Lady Luck is on your side, the full abilities of a back protector will never be tested 'real world'. On a day-to-day basis, the practicalities of wearing are primarily how it's assessed.So when I received the Knox

back protector is going to be in the event of a crash.

This Aegis uses cells of small plastic tubes encased in a funky armadillo kind-of set-up that moves with the curvature of your spine. As a bonus it also features adjustable kidney protection

Alpinestars have launched a new back protector and here's what they have to say about it:The Bionic Air Back Protector is CE certified to the latest back protector standard, enabling the development of an ergonomic, compact protector that focuses

, must-have bits of kit. However, I'm afraid to say it's now coming to the end of its life. The elastic sholder supports have perished and even though I've kept on wearing it - refusing to admit defeat - when I put it on now the back protector hangs

KNOX have launched yet another piece of body protection armour in the shape of the Kompakt roll-up back protector.The system weighs under 600g yet exceeds the current CE standardfor back-protectors (1621-2, Level 1). Its hexagonal honeycombinterior

KRIEGA is well known for making backpacks that take the weight of the world off your shoulders. If you wear a Kriega pack when you ride, you can now do your back an extra favour.Forcefield has come up with a fully CE-approved back protector insert

Knox have released a new armored vest that combines 'the protection and flexibility of the Level 2-approved back protector, with the comfort and convenience of a vest'.The Track vest features a back protector and soft foam padding at the chest