Keep in mind to include a back protector if you are in a
habit of long journeys on bikes. A back protector can offer safety from
undeviating impacts and may reduce soft tissue injuries.
It is not intended to shield you from the most serious
spinal injuries, which are caused by twisting forces on other parts of the body
however it would ensure safety from direct blows to the spine. Avoid
buying gears with straps or external pockets.
These become tear points which may clasp on your motorcycle,
another vehicle or objects on the road. Golden rules for buying protective gear suggests
you to attempt to find garments made of large panels of fabric with few
openings and joins.
Joints and seams are potential weak points; they can
rupture open on impact or when sliding along the road.