I wanted to provide some positive feedback after testing your Forcefield Pro back protector out for
real on Sunday whilst racing at Snetterton.
I had a relatively low speed highside in the wet which threw me head first over the front of the
bike, causing me to somersault and land flat on my back, taking the full impact through my
Crowtree leathers and your Forcefield Pro back protector, which I have owned for about a year
now and never go out on track without, even when I am rushing to get out for a race.
Although the crash speed was relatively low (I estimate about 25-30 mph), I know from
experience that doesn’t matter with highsides as I previously broke my collarbone and ribs,
collapsed a lung and moved my heart sideways from a 50mph highside.
In this crash, I took the full impact on my back, having done a full somersault (according to the
marshals, who gave me 9 out of 10) and missed my helmet hitting the ground. The impact
knocked the wind right out of me, but despite not having a great back to start with, I didn’t suffer
any injuries at all, maybe just a bit of minor internal soft tissue bruising or soreness due to the
sudden stop.
I then went out on track later the same morning and set a new lap record for our class (700cc
Streetstock with NG Road Racing club).
It was also good to know that when having my made to measure leathers made up at Crowtree in
Lincolnshire, we were discussing body armour and when I told them I had a Forcefield Pro back
protector, they quite honestly said I didn’t need any more back protection in my suit as that was
the best I could buy anyway.
I would also add that with 1 years use (in often sweaty conditions) it is holding up very well and is
very comfortable to wear.
Andy H