air bag vest tech question

[lbsaxman]

is it acceptable to wear an airbag vest similar to http://www.eggparka.com/english/lineup/rs1/index.html without a back/chest protector . what is the tech inspection rule on airbag vests ? or are you supposed to wear both the vest and back protector at the same time ? also opinions on just wearing airbag vest is a good idea ? thanks

 

[jcrich]

In reading the description they indicate that it protects head and neck, but no mention of back protection. It would seem prudent to wear a back protector as well. IMHO. In reading further it does provide an option for the device that includes a back protector and chest protector. That should answer part of your question. A CR or Director I am sure will chime in with an official opinion on the tech issue.

 

[HondaGalToo]

Since the airbag vest is worn over the suit, I'd personally still wear a back protector inside the suit. I don't believe nesba has a back protector requirement, it's a recommendation. But I still wouldn't ride without one, even with the addition of the airbag vest.

 

[Quickone4u]

HondaGalToo;297909 wrote: Since the airbag vest is worn over the suit, I'd personally still wear a back protector inside the suit. I don't believe nesba has a back protector requirement, it's a recommendation. But I still wouldn't ride without one, even with the addition of the airbag vest.

I agree, not a chance I would hit the track without a back protector!

 

[vinny337]

I've seen people wear them at the track before, they seem to have good protection for your back/chest, you’re just wearing it on the outside of your leathers. Ultimately the decision is yours to use back protectors, although it is your back/chest we’re talking about. The manual says "back protectors (strongly recommended)”, at a minimum I would encourage everyone to have some type of protection for your back.