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3 Feb 2022
Icon D3O Viper Air Back Impact Protector - Level 1
CE approved level 1 back protector with D3O technology and breathable design
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Verified Customer Reviews for Icon D3O Viper Air Back Impact Protector
A lot stiffer than the limb pads but good and brea
17 Mar 2026 by AllyR
Nice and breathable and less intrusive than foam.
If you look up the data sheet these Level 1 Diablo pads actually far exceeds the minimum L1 standard and are not far off the L2 standard (the Diablo L2 pads well exceed the L2 minimum of course) so I was happy to go with L1 for the thinness. Only lose a star because it has an odd greasy finish out of the bag.
JUST fits into my Oxford Barkston jacket.
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26 Jan 2026 by Stav T
I particularly like these new D3O protectors, they're thin, airy and protective
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Icon D3O Viper Air Back Impact Protector - Level 1
- Breathable D3O impact protection technology
- Intelligent shock absorption
- Flexible, comfortable and lightweight
- Tested and certified to EN 1621-1:2012
The lightest, most comfortable, and breathable back protector ever developed by D3O. The Viper Air L1 delivers over 3.5x greater breathability, while having up to 20% less contact with the rider's back for maximum comfort. It also provides greater flexibility while being lighter, thanks to new wave geometry & new material formulation.
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