I'd rather be with than without almost 100% of the time. I wear a back protector on almost every ride too. Every little bit helps, IMO.
Like, totally, dude.Perfect? - Nothing
Armor? - Useful
No Armor? - Useless
Check out the AlpineStars new Tech 5. So cool, but not cheapLike, totally, dude.
Each to his own, as always, but I'm going to do all I can to stack the odds in my favor.
Well, except to quit riding.
And in the future, I'm likely to inVEST in an airbag vest. So many choices. And so costly, at this time...