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RC Back Protector
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Product Description
Alpinestars RC Back Protector

  • CE-certified lightweight, flexible protection
  • Impact-absorbing expanded polymers and open-cell padding construction
  • Waterproof outer cover
  • Fits standard Alpinestars back protector compartment
  • Use the size chart to find the size RC Back Protector you need fit your Alpinestars jacket
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating -  Based on 19 Review(s)
Fit   4.1
Features   4.5

Finish   4.4
Cost Benefit   4.4

Durability   4.3
Overall   4.3
Latest Reviews
Fit   5.0
Finish   5.0
Durability   5.0
Features   5.0
Cost Benefit   5.0
Overall   5.0
Tony M Chattanooga,  TN comfortable I barely notice that this back protecting insert is in my jacket. It is soft and pliable enough that it molds to my jacket and back.
Fit   4.0
Finish   4.0
Durability   4.0
Features   3.0
Cost Benefit   5.0
Overall   4.0
doug Seattle,  WA RC back protector I got this to replace the wimpy foam pad in my Alpinestar Spinner jacket. Its kind of a slab of hard foamcore, but its definitely more protection than what it replaced. Hope to never test it.
Fit   5.0
Finish   5.0
Durability   5.0
Features   5.0
Cost Benefit   5.0
Overall   5.0
corey hempstead,  NY RC back protector great price for the protection..very inexpensive compared to Joe rockets..U can almost buy a jacket for the price of there back protector...but in all I’m satisfied...
Fit   4.0
Finish   4.0
Durability   5.0
Features   4.0
Cost Benefit   4.0
Overall   4.2
kgutierrez Greeley,  CO Peace of mind I added this back protector to my A* RC1 airflow jacket, and fit perfectly. Seems that it would give the protection that would be needed ... hope that I never have to find out. Is very stiff/not flexible, so took some getting used to.
Fit   5.0
Finish   4.0
Durability   4.0
Features   5.0
Cost Benefit   4.0
Overall   4.4
Irek Schaumburg,  IL Safety in exchange for comfort The protector is stiff and feels secure. It fits very well in my NYC Jacket. The only con is, that it makes the jacket very stiff and a bit uncomfortable. As I said safety in exchange for comfort. It's your choice.
Fit   4.0
Finish   5.0
Durability   4.0
Features   5.0
Cost Benefit   5.0
Overall   4.6
Andrew Joe Vancouver,  BC Comfortable fit and good protection Despite some reviews that suggested they were like wooden planks, I found them to be very comfortable. Much better protection than the original foam that came with my Alpinestars - GP Plus Leather Jacket. I suspect people who hunch over during riding find it uncomfortable but you should always keep your spine straight even on a sports bike.
Fit   3.0
Finish   4.0
Durability   4.0
Features   4.0
Cost Benefit   4.0
Overall   3.8
Mike Houston,  TX Get the job done Not a lot of suprises here as the back protector comes as described. The added protection doesn't really seem like it would protect your back in a bad accident but at the same time not much will. It's not a bad addition for a compatible Alpinestars Jacket.
Fit   4.0
Finish   4.0
Durability   4.0
Features   4.0
Cost Benefit   4.0
Overall   4.0
Mike Olympia,  WA Alpinestars RC Back Protector The protector is very stiff and does not get any better with time. I wear an AGV Sport jacket and replaced the foam pad with the Alpine Protector – with some care in the install it fit perfectly. It most definitely offers more protection for the serious rider. Worth the money.
Fit   3.0
Finish   5.0
Durability   3.0
Features   5.0
Cost Benefit   5.0
Overall   4.2
gillman Elizabeth City,  NC RC Back Protector I purchased the back protector to go with my Alpinestars Spinner Jacket. The protector fits into the jacket perfectly, as one would assume. This is a stiff addition to the jacket which is quite noticeable the first time you put the jacket on when compared to the foam that comes as standard. The stiffness isn't really noticeable when riding, though it does seem to cause the jacket to ride up a bit higher than with just the foam.
Fit   5.0
Finish   5.0
Durability   5.0
Features   5.0
Cost Benefit   5.0
Overall   5.0
Michael Terre Haute,  IN Nice upgrade for Rhoma Drystar Jacket This is a far better back protector than what comes with the Rhoma from the factory. It’s not the end all for back protection but for the price, it’s a welcome upgrade to the A* jackets
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