【ROUGH & ROAD】Hard Spine Pad Review

Other companies' products will not fit.

I was going to use the Hard Spine Pad that came with the Thailandichi Jacket I bought 10 years ago, but it didn't fit in the Rough AndRoad Jacket, so I had no choice but to buy one.

I was able to use it for the Jacket at Comiket, but the Pad at RoughAndRoad is a size smaller.

Although it was an additional expense, Hard protector still gives me a different sense of security. View detail

cost-effective

[How is it used?
I purchased the soft protector because I thought the original soft protector would not be safe enough for use on touring, winding, and highways.

Was the one you received as per Image?
The thickness, weight, softness, etc. were generally as per Image.

How was your experience with it?
I think it is one of the thinnest and lightest of the Hard protectors. After installation, I felt that the Jacket became heavier when I put it on, but once it was on, it was not so heavy that it bothered me. Combined with its original slightly rounded shape and its easy bendability, there was little discomfort in the riding posture.
Also, some reviewers said that Hard protector is hard to put into Jacket because it does not bend, but I was able to put it into Jacket easily.

[Points to note]
It is not CE Standard compliant, so be careful if that is your concern.
Compared to other companies' Spinal Protector, the part that hits the shoulder blades is made wider, so I think it needs to be tested to see if it will fit in other companies' Jackets.

How did it compare to other products?
I have never purchased a hard protector from another company, so I can't compare, but it is by far more secure than the soft protector. (Although judging from the picture, it seems that they are considering breathability in Hard protector.)

【Review】
It can be a recommendation for those who are not particular about CE Standard but are not comfortable with Soft protector. The price is low, but I don't think it matters much what CE Standard is at the point of hard, so if you choose this product for cosmetic reasons, this is the one for you. View detail

It's neither good nor bad

CE is a standard for soft pads, and I have heard that it is equivalent to CELevel 1 or higher at the time of HardPad.
However, JMCA is no longer available unless you have passed CE Standard.
It is light, thin and inexpensive.
That's all. View detail

Fit for Komine Jacket

Since the Soft Type Spine Protector that comes standard with Komine's Jacket is not enough, we considered purchasing the Hard Type.
We chose this product because there were many word-of-mouth that Komine's Hard protector was too firmly and difficult to move.
Protector entered without any problem even with different Manufacturer.
Although the protection may not be as good as that of the Komine product, I am glad I bought it because it clearly feels more protective than the Soft Type and is not as tight.
It is also designed to prevent steaminess and seems to be fine even for summer use. View detail

I failed

The Spine Pad that came with the Jacket was Better than nothing." I chose this one because it is made of Level urethane foam, and I wanted to use a more protective hard type.
The price was reasonable and the size was appropriate, but it turned out that the entrance of the Pocket for Spine Pad on the Jacket was too narrow and the Hard Type would not fit.
The urethane foam one that came with it can be bent so it can be put in and out, but the hard type can't, so it can't be put in the pocket.
I had no choice but to use Ribbon and Safety Pin to attach it to the Jacket lining, I'll try to be a little more creative. View detail