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Customers appreciate the comfort, flexibility, and lightness of this product. Many found it a perfect fit for their Merlin jackets, providing excellent protection without being bulky. However, some noted it was too large and required trimming to fit specific jackets, which was a design flaw. Comparatively more comfortable than some alternatives, it is ideal for those seeking unobtrusive protection. The product remains well-regarded, offering good coverage and maintaining a soft feel when worn.
Great quality fits nicely into Merlin jacket does not feel bulky or make jacket look different
Matches the other armour protection that came with jacket on shoulders and elbows
Not too heavy, fits well but very overpriced
Great lightweight protection for summer mesh jacket. Great service for the team who replaced my damaged one.
Can't feel the back armour, flexes to my movement and body shape. very comfortable and secure
Fits my Merlin jacket perfectly. Happy with the quality. Service was of course legendary, indeed the team went the extra mile when I cocked up the order.
Good service
Large, flexible, thin and comfortable back protector
Fits Merlin jacket exactly, and why would you not want this extra protection.
Hard to judge armours ability, hopefully won’t have to, but it fits the jacket well
Excellent back protector and very comfortable, compliments my Merlin jacket well.
Bought to fit Perton jacket and is a good fit, don't notice its in the jacket so feels very comfortable. Price was good along with usual excellent performance from Sportsbikeshop.co.uk
Nice and flexible doesn't feel too heavy in hoodie, perfect fit in merlin xander
not much else to say except it's a must to have the protection.
Just got second one even though The ghost back protector came out recently, I haven't so the need to buy The ghost because The viper does a great job.
This was purchased to go in my Merlin Brody riding shirt. I wanted something that wasn't too bulky which would look bulbous when worn. This is ideal as it is light and hardly noticeable, but still offers the D3O level of protection.
Fits perfectly in the jacket, is quite light and very flexible. Comfortable to wear.
It's fits perfectly in my Merlin Jacket. And SBS provided 5 stars service
Not the most robust back protector on the market, but I needed to fit the jacket I purchased. It was a little expensive compared to other top of the range protectors, but hopefully, I will never need to test it out. Overall It fits the jacket, and it is a bit of plastic shaped to fit.
Kept up to date by SBS as to small delay in order. Arrived within a week anyway and is just the job for a Merlin jacket (nice and thin, not bulky at all)
Sorry, we only have the dimensions 27cm Wide x 44cm Tall (approximately)
I can confirm the dimensions of the Merlin D3O Viper back protector are 27cm Wide x 44cm Tall (approximately)
Find it cheaper at any major motorcycle accessory retailer, online or in-store and we‘ll match it.
How to request a price match.