Alpinestars Nucleon Flex Pro Protection Vest - Transparent Smoke / Red / Black

Being SportsbikeShop I had the opportunity to try on every competing back protector. This vest was the most comfortable of the lot, and when worn under my aStars jacket (taking the existing armour out) it actually gave a little more room and is extremely comfortable.

Having suffered reverently with a bad back the built in kidney belt is a godsend! I usually buy Large but the XL was a better fit (even though the L would of done).

The only negative is you can't machine wash, but because of the string vest style construction you don't really need to a blast with Fabreeze would do the job.

I was positively impressed by how easy it is to wear and how it feels when worn as in the past some of these back protectors felt a bit awkward but being a vest I think it makes it easier to wear and more comfortable. Obviously I won't know how good it is up until I need it but alpinestars as a brand haven't let me down yet so I have faith :)

Like an ejector seat you won't really know how good this is until you need it.

Worn under Alpinestars one piece leathers and completely forgot it was there, which for me is a must.

Usual high standards of delivery from SBS.