New at T2: Awesome deal on some real protection...Dainese Shield Race back protectors

Many folks know that I'm constantly lurking around many different motorcycle Internet forums and mailing lists...ok, sometimes I do more yapping than lurking, but you get the idea. Anyway, one of the things I see most is folks asking how they can save money on riding gear.

I am very excited to announce that we've just received a huge shipment of Dainese Shield Race back protectors, and you will freak when you see the price...and don't skip ahead and ruin the surprise!

I'm going to give you the 100% straight scoop here. This is a discontinued model that was the backbone (sorry) of Dainese's protection line just a couple of years ago. I personally bought one of this very model 3 seasons ago for $125. Since then, some companies have come out with some advanced technology protectors that likely outperform this model, and that represent the very finest in back protection money can buy.

I'm talking here about the most recent Knox protectors, the T-Pro Forcefield, and a couple of others. These are the very best protection you can buy, and I urge you to research them, and if they are within your budget, buy one. Really. If you need help finding somewhere to buy one of these high-end pieces of kit, let me know and I'll hook you up with a quality vendor.

Why am I telling you this? It's because I want you to be as safe as you can possibly be, end of story. Now, I know as well as you do that not everybody is going to spend $150 or so on a back protector. There is a wide variety of no-name armor out there of unknown origin that you can buy for under $100, pass tech, and get out on the track. I wouldn't wear it, and I don't want you to wear it.

Here is an opportunity for folks who might be tight in the budget to still buy some quality, name brand kit that I would wear myself...heck, I own one of these, like I said. These are Dainese Shield Race back protectors, in white. I have them in three different sizes to fit just about everybody. Please see below for sizing and pricing.

Dainese Shield Race back protectors: $58

Sizing: This protector has 8 plates, and we've got size M and L. This size refers only to the belt, and has nothing to do with the protector itself.

If you're under 210, I'd go with the M. Over 210, go for the L. I had previously posted that I had to have my old size L extended to fit me (I'm 280) but these are a bit stretchier...I've worn the L the last two race weekends no problem.

Street riders: if you think you might be wearing this protector over bulky clothes (sweatshirts, etc.) I'd go with the L size. In any case, the belts are very elastic, and fit a very wide variety of folks. Plus, if you get one, and it turns out you really needed a different size, I'll swap it for you as long as you don't use it first. Cool?

NOTE: We are willing to ship to Canada, but additional postage will apply. Contact me via the 'contact' page before ordering. Thanks!

These protectors are out of stock...stay tuned for an even BETTER deal on armor!