[tarr11]

> The sad part about this is that for the most part it has been solved

I don't think it's settled that this has been "solved"

"This systematic review highlighted lack of appropriate evidence on efficacy of back protectors. Based on limited information, we are uncertain about the effects of back protectors on spinal injuries. Further research is required to substantiate the effects of back protectors on mortality and other injuries to the back."

https://sjtrem.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13049-016...

[kristofferR]

I think he was talking mostly about good motorcycle airbag vests like the Helite Turtle and e-Turtle. "Good" is an important qualifier word though, the worst airbags offer little protection and don't limit head movement.

This is a great video about the Helite Turtle (it came out before the electronic e-Turtle) and motorcycle airbags in general.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2jZryt607U

I'll definitively grab a Helite e-Turtle when I start riding next year.