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More back protection won't hurt, could be very good in a major get-off, BUT if it interferes with your riding or is uncomfortable then I'd just carefully check both back protectors for the ECE mark, and whichever one has the EN1621-2 mark on it is the one to go for. If they both do, see if there is an additional year marking - obviously go for the later. From there, make your own decision re weight, comfort, convenience, cooling etc.
FWIW - Forcefield is generally considered to be very good!
Just for interest, I did a quick search on the RST suit, and found that it is listed as having a "Contour plus level 1 back protector" which is NOT so good! Level 1 ECE is for everything BUT the back protector, and is a lower standard. Back protectors should be Level 2. (1621-2)
So the Forcefield will almost certainly be the better one unless it's very old.
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Talking of back protectors, how old should they be when they need replacing? I have a force field back protector that's 7 years old. Can I assume that this is still considered fine?
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That's a great question, and I doubt anyone can answer it except the manufacturer.
Personally if I hadn't "used" it in anger - i.e. crashed on it I suspect it would be fine, BUT foam does die, goes brittle, and loses it's protective qualities, so maybe 7 years is pushing it. I'd especially look for the 1621-2 label - and if it doesn't have it bin it on that principle alone.
Helmets for instance are considered past it at about 5 years maximum.
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