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11-17-2012, 03:47 AM #1Forum Member
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Back pain and the Back Defense System
Does anyone use this, I saw it in a Magazine?
backdefensesystems.com/default.asp Sorry the link won't work right since I don't have 100 posts.
If you do what do you think of it? Is it worth the money?
I have been having back pain and need to find something to make sitting the car a little more barable.
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11-17-2012, 05:38 AM #2Lather it like its stolen
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Hmmm....not sure. I do know that alot of officers use those vest carriers to put the majority of their equipment on their torso so it takes a significant amount of weight off their waist/back. I have never seen or heard of those suspenders you linked. Not sure bro...
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11-17-2012, 06:23 AM #3Forum Member
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Have one, been using it for about 2 years now. It does make a difference and helps with lower back pain. It relieves the weight from resting on the hip and lower back area when adjusted right. It takes a couple weeks to get used to it, but after you get comfortable with it you don't notice it.
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"For weapons training they told me to play DOOM"
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11-17-2012, 09:45 AM #4Equal Height Equal Light
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I know a guy who swears by it; I haven't taken the plunge myself yet because of the expense.
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11-17-2012, 09:55 AM #5Forum Member
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Take the plunge, write it off on taxes as uniform/safety item not issued or supplied.
Originally Posted by Chomp
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"For weapons training they told me to play DOOM"
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11-17-2012, 03:02 PM #6Forum Member
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I have seen a few other threads with good reviews on here..... A coworker uses one and swears by it
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11-17-2012, 07:19 PM #7Forum Member
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I've been use it for about 2 yrs now and I love it. It takes all the pressure off your lower back and transfers it to your shoulder. Our PD issues them because it will save money in medical cost in the future.
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11-18-2012, 01:18 AM #8Opionated
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Want it, but refuse to pay $200 for it. Way overpriced.
Being a good street cop is like coming to work in a wet suit and peeing in your pants. It's a nice warm feeling, but you're the only one who knows anything has happened.
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11-18-2012, 09:01 AM #9Forum Member
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$200 is cheap to keep from having back/leg pain Originally Posted by stormz5192
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11-18-2012, 01:31 PM #10Forum Member
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I'm going to seriously consider one of those. My back is all jacked up. I've removed all of the weight from my duty belt that I can but it didn't help much. Now that I can't use my thigh holster (to mainly remove some weight from my belt) after an hour or 2 mylower back is knotting up, then hips/legs get pains.
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11-18-2012, 02:09 PM #11Forum Member
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Its an investment, and a one time one at that! Originally Posted by Iowa #1603
I use the back defender's external suspenders since I wear a vest carrier, it only costs $80.00 versus the $200 dollar internal one.
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11-18-2012, 02:14 PM #12Forum Member
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Hey Josephcook78, if you're in the D/FW area, just give the owners a call and they'll make arrangments to meet up you and set your harness up. They're based out of Crowley, TX.
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11-18-2012, 10:24 PM #13Forum Member
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I just bought it a couple months ago and love it....yes it is 200 dollars, but it is definitely a good investment to make, and like mentioned above, just write it off in taxes. It has taken all the weight off my hips and lower back.
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11-18-2012, 11:25 PM #14Forum Member
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People fret about spending 200 bucks on something to better their life.
WOW.
Grab some OT and buy something if you are having problems and this is a solution. Write it off later or sell it if it doesnt work for you.
I've had back pains for the last few months now leg pain so I am looking into it...havent heard of it until now.beachcop05 likes this.
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11-18-2012, 11:28 PM #15Forum Member
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Wow!!!i have been on the job for 12 years and just started having back problems in the last few months. I'm glad others are speaking up on how to remedy the issue.
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11-19-2012, 12:15 PM #16Forum Member
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And the owners of the company are great and will work with you....the number on the website is the owner's personal cell phone number.
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11-19-2012, 01:38 PM #17Forum Member
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You may think it's overpriced, but it's MADE IN THE USA by Americans. You're supporting Americans when you buy it. Originally Posted by stormz5192
GOD IS A NINJA WITH A SNIPER RIFLE, WAITING TO TAKE YOU OUT.
"For weapons training they told me to play DOOM"
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11-19-2012, 04:35 PM #18Opionated
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Touche'. I'm just bitter. We are just now switching to a 2 belt system, as we have always only wore 1 belt. We are hoping to go to an external vest with a uniform shirt carrier in the new year or two. Originally Posted by GIOSTORMUSNRET
Iowa #1603 likes this.Being a good street cop is like coming to work in a wet suit and peeing in your pants. It's a nice warm feeling, but you're the only one who knows anything has happened.
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11-21-2012, 11:24 AM #19St. Cloud Proud!
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Yep! We were issued them in the academy. Some of the older guys that have worn gun belts prior "hated" them mostly because they didn't take the time to adjust them properly. Once adjusted it is very comfortable and takes all the weight of the belt off your hips. It is totally concealable and nobody can tell you're wearing one. The keepers are built in and you can choose from a variety of options. Another thing I like is the ability to wear inner belt and duty belt a lot looser. Don't need to crank it down anymore. It also acts as a shirt stay system and keeps uniform shirt tucked in and tight. Let me know if you have any questions or want some pics Originally Posted by Knotz
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11-21-2012, 01:52 PM #20Caution: Unvetted member.
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By Americans with a Spanish accent or a green card? Originally Posted by GIOSTORMUSNRET
I am concerned for the security of our great Nation; not so much because of any threat from without, but because of the insidious forces working from within.
Douglas MacArthur
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11-21-2012, 05:11 PM #21Forum Member
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Pictures please! Originally Posted by SCSU74
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11-21-2012, 06:39 PM #22Forum Member
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No, by americans. You can call and ask if you have questions. Originally Posted by KenW.
GOD IS A NINJA WITH A SNIPER RIFLE, WAITING TO TAKE YOU OUT.
"For weapons training they told me to play DOOM"
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11-22-2012, 08:55 AM #23Forum Member
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I admit I'm a little slow, but how does this thing go under your shirt and still connect to your belt?
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11-23-2012, 04:06 AM #24Forum Member
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You put your vest on. The harness which has four keepers (2 in front and 2 in back) goes on top of your vest. You clip the keepers to your inner belt then you put your shirt on. Tuck your shirt in and the keepers will double as a shirt stay. Then you unclip your keepers, put your outer belt on then clip your keepers.http://www.backdefensesystems.com/ Originally Posted by AI_guy
Last edited by Rush817; 11-23-2012 at 04:10 AM.
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11-23-2012, 08:50 PM #25Forum Member
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Yeah that's about it, I don't clip the inner belt in, the new version is thicker and it makes it harder to do the snaps on the belt keepers. Originally Posted by Rush817
GOD IS A NINJA WITH A SNIPER RIFLE, WAITING TO TAKE YOU OUT.
"For weapons training they told me to play DOOM"
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