back protector
Dorsal safety gear
A back protector is protective gear worn to shield the spine and surrounding muscles from impact, primarily used in motorcycling, skiing, and equestrian sports.
It typically consists of hard armor plates or impact-absorbing foam fitted to the back: The jacket has a pocket for a back protector.
Some are standalone pieces; others integrate into riding suits or vests.
- spineColumn of vertebrae
- spinal cordBrain's extension through vertebrae
- armorProtective combat covering
- paddingMaterial for cushioning
- shieldHandheld defensive armor
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Wearable torso guard
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