Do neck braces work MX?
Neck braces are far more common in desert racing and motocross compared to Enduro riding. One study showed 10% of motocross injuries are neck and upper spine fractures. Not surprisingly, the report found Leatt neck braces do work in preventing or reducing injury.
Are neck braces effective MTB?
Many riders have sustained neck injuries from just landing too hard and never really crashing. Most neck braces still allow enough range of motion in the head and neck in order to still feel unimpeded and able to ride effectively without being hampered.
How a neck brace should fit?
The neck brace should be snug enough that you can’t move your head, and your chin should not slide inside or stick out over the collar. The lower edge of the neck brace should rest comfortably against your body, with only the padded area touching your skin.
How does Leatt neck brace work?
The Leatt neck brace is designed to limit this type of collarbone fracture by protecting the collarbone from the helmet rim as the collarbone passes inside of the designed Collarbone Relief Area on the underside of the Leatt neck brace.
Which is the best neck brace for motocross?
The BNS Tech 2 is designed for use in motocross and off-road riding and offers a highly personalized and stable fit. Next up we’ve got Alpinestars very own BNS Tech 2 Neck Brace. We’ve seen the BNS 1 from Alpinestars for many years and it was a great neck brace made popular by the likes of Justin Barcia.
How big is the Atlas Air neck brace?
He’s been rocking the Atlas Air for years and was funny enough, one of the riders that helped test and develop this neck brace. Right from the get go, the Atlas Air (just like with the EVS) is a very lightweight neck brace – The size large comes in at 1.1 pounds and is also low-profile.
How does a neck brace on a dirt bike work?
It is lasered hollow tubes clustered together which keeps it very light, but still acts as a great stock absorber of energy in the case of impact. The neck brace opens and closes with a velcro strap underneath and a small button tab on the front. By pressing the button it then allows it to come apart.