I modified a large knee pad to be used as a lower back protector that
covers the coccyx and the lower back. It is reinforced with some thick
plastic sheeting.
Should anyone ever want to make one, I have directions and images in
this gallery.
http://gallery.unicyclist.com/Lower-Back-Protector
Concept came from Scott Bridgman's MUniac.com website. I made it over a
year ago and wear it everytime I ride. It really helps during UPD's
that cause a roll or just falling on that area of the back..
It took me about 3 hours to make, but a lot of that time was planning
time.
Items needed:
tr2 large knee pad
needle
thick durable thread
large plastic sheet - normally used as a flexible cutting board
11" of 2"wide velcro
scissors
My only recommendation for improvement would be to double up the
sheeting.
Total cost is about $24. The pad is @$16 and the velcro costs @$1. I
went to a dry cleaner that does tailoring and had them sew in some
velcro into a pair of shorts that I use for MUni. That cost me $7. I
had no access to a sewing machine.
I have three pairs of shorts with the velcro sewn into them. This is so
one pair can be worn for each day of a MUni weekend.
At the time when I made this, I couldn't find any type of protection
like this on the market, so I made it myself. For all I know, there
might be something available now.
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teachndad - aka The Munieer
Rod Wylie
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