Forcefield (t-pro) Back Protectors

[klx-rider]

I'm curious about the Forcefield Blade back protector and how the thickness compares to the Pro L2 EVO. Anyone have any experience with these? I have a Pro Sub 4 but want to find something thinner.

 

[89fj]

I recently bought a pro i2 evo, it is a tight fit underneath my new dainese leathers but they're still stretching, I like it so far. Will be wearing it at Sonoma track day

 

[Cycle61]

Somebody post Ernie's Vaseline picture.

 

[NoneMoreBlack]

They carry Forcefield products at Johnson Leather Works if you would like to look at them in person. If that is any help to you.

 

[Roadstergal]

They carry Forcefield products at Johnson Leather Works if you would like to look at them in person. If that is any help to you.

It's a bit of a trip from Santa Rosa to the city, but nothing gives you the idea of the size and fit better than trying it on...

 

[JIBS]

I'm curious about the Forcefield Blade back protector and how the thickness compares to the Pro L2 EVO. Anyone have any experience with these? I have a Pro Sub 4 but want to find something thinner.

I have the pro2 and wear it everyday under my leathers. My racer buddy has the pro4. I felt the thickness of both and the pro2 is half the thickness...better for everyday use IMO:thumbup

 

[JIBS]

I'm in Rohnert Park...PM me if you want to try it on.

 

[NeilInPacifica]

I had Johnson Leather velcro a pro4 inside my Stich. Tight but feels like it will make a difference.

 

[akacastle]

TTT. I too have a suit that is pretty tight (RS Taichi if that helps discussion). Need to make decision soon as to which will be thinnner, Pro L2 Evo or Blade? Thanks.

 

[RRR70]

Somebody post Ernie's Vaseline picture.

:teeth

 

[klx-rider]

Thanks for the replies and offer from Jason to try on his BP. I ended up just buying a second suit but I did find information on the thicknesses. The Evo has a little better impact resistance over the Blade which is what I would have chosen.
http://forcefield.ru/forcef/doc/ff-2013-lowres.pdf

Pro Sub4 32mm
Pro L2K Evo 23.5mm
Blade 22.5mm

 

[akacastle]

^^^^^^^thanx klx- rider. Just the info I needed. ^^^@RRR70, purpose of protector is to mitigate blunt trauma, not sharp objects, or so I've heard or read somewhere before?

 

[chrysaetos]

I bought the blade a while ago and returned it because it looked and felt way too thick. Blade is definitely a misnomer. I just picked up the pro l2k evo and it looks and feels thinner than the blade. It's also just a bit shorter than the pro sub 4 which I also have. I can actually fit the pro l2k under my 2pc with top and bottom zipped together. Pretty pleased with it so far!

 

[Shaggy]

^^^^^^^thanx klx- rider. Just the info I needed. ^^^@RRR70, purpose of protector is to mitigate blunt trauma, not sharp objects, or so I've heard or read somewhere before?

Think about going over the high side and landing on a lever, footpeg, or sharp corner of a hard part. Although they probably won't penetrate the T-Pro like that ballpoint pen, it won't offer much in terms of spreading the load out.

I'll take my hard back protector.

 

[akacastle]

@ Nick, my point exactly, it won't protect against pointed objects, not it's purpose.

 

[RRR70]

Don't put hand lotion on your footpegs. :laughing

 

[OldMadBrit]

I have crash tested my Forcefield armor at Thunderhill. It works!

 

[Shaggy]

Don't put hand lotion on your footpegs. :laughing

What type of lube would you recommend then?

:laughing

 

[RRR70]

Damn kids, don't know BARF history for shit. :laughing