# Gear discussion

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557>\
**Category:** Shift518 Automotive\
**Created:** [January 30, 2012, 12:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557 "2012-01-30T00:31:43Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 15, 2012, 9:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/116 "2012-10-15T09:59:32Z")

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> [@WTB: Sportbike $4500](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-sportbike-4500/50716/19):
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> weren’t you going to get a T-Pro back protector? did you get that as well?
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> I saw alpinstar shorts like these with hard plastic panels on the thighs. i wicked bruise on the thigh was probably the worst part of my accident, still a dent and a bump there lol. I’m not sure i’d wear them though

I have a Pro Sub4 for track use only, the SEE+ is for normal street rides.

This shorts I bought I only use under leather just to add another layer of protection; If my leather was not already skin tight, I probably would have got something that is CE2 rated, which will be a bit thicker.

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