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Originally Posted by *Touring Ted*
The backprotector is built into the suit. It's the "frame" of the whole thing. It can't be removed.
I think body armour was still a good idea, I just think I got the biggest and bulkiest one on the market ....
I might go and buy a back protector on the way to the ferry ! 
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Bottom line is that protection is great, but it's never a guarantee of no harm. Still, I tend to always were all my gear. However, I wore all my kit in Argentina and I remember the heat between Neuquen and Bahia Blanca: OMG!!!
So my way of thinking about it is that comfort, being able to concentrate and not getting dehydrated mega-fast is as important to your safety and I'm thinking that there are times when full body armour may be veeery hot...
I reckon buying a back protector wold be a good compromise. Might I permit myself to suggest a model?
I've got a BMW one. Comfy, dense foam and plastic plates, neck to tail bone and collar bone protection too. If you can ignore the brand they do seem good: I like mine...
Ultimately, it's your call, but it will be very hot out there at times: bear that in mind. If you think it won't affect your riding or your enjoyment, then take the armour... I suspect there is bound to be times when you'll wish you'd taken then option you left behind!
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