Is this a Smart answer ? ?

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How many young kids read this?

I wear one. I broke three vertebras in my neck once and i rather have a hurt shoulder than end up in a wheel chair............

I think we have heard a LOT of stories in these forums that talk about how glad they wear to wear one.Wink

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Is there any particular reason why you stopped wearing the Leatt Brace?

I never felt comfortable wearing it. A lot of guys were hurting their shoulders because of the brace… There was nothing proven that shows it actually works, you know? I think you either believe in it and you wear it, or you don't believe in it and you don't wear it.

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mx836 5/28/2008 1:08pm
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Sounds like a good answer to me. He doesn't want to hurt his shoulders and doesn't feel there is any proof that it will help him. Nobody has to wear a brace. Personal prefferance.
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Cygnus 5/28/2008 1:14pm
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I know of a couple people who have abandoned thier Leatt's . Personal choice . I still wear mine .
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Foster576 5/28/2008 1:15pm
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Its all personal choice. Just because I wear mine doesnt mean everyone else has to wear one.
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alfredo121 5/28/2008 1:17pm
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I guess there will be more choices soon with the other companies coming out with a brace.
More comfort etc.

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Cygnus wrote:
I know of a couple people who have abandoned thier Leatt's . Personal choice . I still wear mine .
Just goes to show in moto there will ALWAYS be riders who would rather look "cool" than be smart.

I commented to my friend at the race on how many riders were not wearing them. But then the majority of Pro racers would rather be "protected" by a lycra jersey than a hard shell plastic protector.

After reading and seeing so many stories how riders have cracked their Leatt's and walked away I find it amazing that the top guys (who get them for free) prefer not to.
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flarider 5/28/2008 1:28pm
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Ivan's response is the correct response
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G-man 5/28/2008 1:32pm
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Dave if you still rode or raced would you wear one?
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Cygnus 5/28/2008 1:34pm
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Quote) I never felt comfortable wearing it. (Quote

I never felt comfortable wearing knee braces so I went back to knee cups .
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flarider wrote:
Ivan's response is the correct response
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Cygnus wrote:
I know of a couple people who have abandoned thier Leatt's . Personal choice . I still wear mine .
G-man wrote:
Just goes to show in moto there will ALWAYS be riders who would rather look "cool" than be smart. I commented to my friend at the...
Just goes to show in moto there will ALWAYS be riders who would rather look "cool" than be smart.

I commented to my friend at the race on how many riders were not wearing them. But then the majority of Pro racers would rather be "protected" by a lycra jersey than a hard shell plastic protector.

After reading and seeing so many stories how riders have cracked their Leatt's and walked away I find it amazing that the top guys (who get them for free) prefer not to.
Who said anything about looking cool? He doesn't want to wear a Leatt, so what? There is literally NO proof that they prevent neck injuries...zero, zilch, goose-egg. So who's to say they protect you more? It's a personal opinion and I am glad he spoke his mind.
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I dont know why alot of new riders seem to get neck injurys today. When I raced it was rare to see a rider hurt his neck. We mostly had knee injurys, this was in the early 1980s I never had a Leatt brace maybe I was lucky but I never hurt my neck. I broke my arm and my knee but never my neck?
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KAWboy14 5/28/2008 2:07pm
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is there any proof those cheap knee guards work?

is there any proof that googles actually work?

is there any proof knee braces work?

i doubt there is any "proof" but it seems obvious!
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Of course if they were paying him $350,000.00 a year it would probably be the best thing in the world. Good to see someones judgement not be clouded by money or contracts. But damn those Red Bulls I.T. promotes are the shittttt!
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KAWboy14 wrote:
is there any proof those cheap knee guards work? is there any proof that googles actually work? is there any proof knee braces work? i doubt...
is there any proof those cheap knee guards work?

is there any proof that googles actually work?

is there any proof knee braces work?

i doubt there is any "proof" but it seems obvious!
I think goggles are a little bit easier to prove, you know that if you dont wear them you can get a projectile into the eye. Knee braces and neck braces are a completely different story.

If you brace something, something else will fail (or break). Pretty much self explanatory. And I think its a little odd that everyone that falls on their head claims the leatt brace saved their lives, when a few years ago, people were still falling on their head and living and walking away from it. Its a dangerous sport, prepare as YOU SEE FIT.
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KAWboy14 wrote:
is there any proof those cheap knee guards work? is there any proof that googles actually work? is there any proof knee braces work? i doubt...
is there any proof those cheap knee guards work?

is there any proof that googles actually work?

is there any proof knee braces work?

i doubt there is any "proof" but it seems obvious!
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I think goggles are a little bit easier to prove, you know that if you dont wear them you can get a projectile into the eye...
I think goggles are a little bit easier to prove, you know that if you dont wear them you can get a projectile into the eye. Knee braces and neck braces are a completely different story.

If you brace something, something else will fail (or break). Pretty much self explanatory. And I think its a little odd that everyone that falls on their head claims the leatt brace saved their lives, when a few years ago, people were still falling on their head and living and walking away from it. Its a dangerous sport, prepare as YOU SEE FIT.
yeah but can you show us some "proof"?
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KAWboy14 wrote:
is there any proof those cheap knee guards work? is there any proof that googles actually work? is there any proof knee braces work? i doubt...
is there any proof those cheap knee guards work?

is there any proof that googles actually work?

is there any proof knee braces work?

i doubt there is any "proof" but it seems obvious!
EXACTLY!
Not sure if the naysayers have seen Mom35 (Is she the one) who posted cracked Leatt pics of her son's Leatt and is CONVINCED it saved him from a more severe injury. Many more stories like that.

JYZ566, Do you wear chest/back protector or are you like Nerd who is convinced they do more harm than good?

Of course NOTHING will ever be 100% guaranteed from injury in a dangerous sport like moto, but I sure as hell am going to wear as much as possible cuz the slick looking Lycra jersey just isn't enough!

Dale Earnhardt (RIP) died from snapping his brain stem. It was right around the time the Hans device was being introduced in Nascar before it became mandatory. He refused to wear one because he was old school and even liked his belts looser then most. Could a Hans have saved him?
Who knows for sure but I like my chances with more PROTECTION.
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KAWboy14 wrote:
is there any proof those cheap knee guards work? is there any proof that googles actually work? is there any proof knee braces work? i doubt...
is there any proof those cheap knee guards work?

is there any proof that googles actually work?

is there any proof knee braces work?

i doubt there is any "proof" but it seems obvious!
Comparing googles and knee braces/guards to the Leatt's is comparing apples to oranges...

Ask Jimmy Weinert about knee guards...

IMO, Tedesco's answer was 100% correct.
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G-man, I actually wear a chest protector and Leatt....crazy I know.

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KAWboy14 wrote:
is there any proof those cheap knee guards work? is there any proof that googles actually work? is there any proof knee braces work? i doubt...
is there any proof those cheap knee guards work?

is there any proof that googles actually work?

is there any proof knee braces work?

i doubt there is any "proof" but it seems obvious!
jonjon714 wrote:
Comparing googles and knee braces/guards to the Leatt's is comparing apples to oranges...

Ask Jimmy Weinert about knee guards...

IMO, Tedesco's answer was 100% correct.
do you have any proof?


did you miss this jonjon?....kawboy "i doubt there is any "proof" but it seems obvious!"
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KAWboy14 5/28/2008 2:23pm
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KAWboy14 wrote:
is there any proof those cheap knee guards work? is there any proof that googles actually work? is there any proof knee braces work? i doubt...
is there any proof those cheap knee guards work?

is there any proof that googles actually work?

is there any proof knee braces work?

i doubt there is any "proof" but it seems obvious!
jonjon714 wrote:
Comparing googles and knee braces/guards to the Leatt's is comparing apples to oranges...

Ask Jimmy Weinert about knee guards...

IMO, Tedesco's answer was 100% correct.
your wrong jonjon tedesco wears race boots but has no "proof" they work!

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JYZ566 wrote:
G-man, I actually wear a chest protector and Leatt....crazy I know.
Good to hear, and I have nothing against Ivan or his statement.

it's just all the kids look up to the Pro's and they see them wearing as little as possible. To me, that ain't cool.....
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KAWboy14 wrote:
is there any proof those cheap knee guards work? is there any proof that googles actually work? is there any proof knee braces work? i doubt...
is there any proof those cheap knee guards work?

is there any proof that googles actually work?

is there any proof knee braces work?

i doubt there is any "proof" but it seems obvious!
jonjon714 wrote:
Comparing googles and knee braces/guards to the Leatt's is comparing apples to oranges...

Ask Jimmy Weinert about knee guards...

IMO, Tedesco's answer was 100% correct.
KAWboy14 wrote:
do you have any proof?


did you miss this jonjon?....kawboy "i doubt there is any "proof" but it seems obvious!"
Apples to oranges, let it go...
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We need more scott murrays around haha.
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You don't see very many tales of people suffering a devastating spinal injury resulting in paralysis while wearing a Leatt. It has happened, though. It's hardly a 100% cure.

I think its an intelligent design that could potentially stop a serious spinal injury. If it puts that onto my collarbone or whatever, I feel its an acceptable trade. I have worn one a few times and felt completely comfortable riding with it. So I ordered one up.
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There is proof the Leatt works. BMW performed tests that indicated that the brace reduced forces to the neck.
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If Ivan wore one maybe he would have enough confidence not to suck so bad. Windham started to wear one full time and had his best year ever because he was so confident. Confidence is key just ask my mentor Billy Mays.
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jonjon714 wrote:
Comparing googles and knee braces/guards to the Leatt's is comparing apples to oranges...

Ask Jimmy Weinert about knee guards...

IMO, Tedesco's answer was 100% correct.
KAWboy14 wrote:
do you have any proof?


did you miss this jonjon?....kawboy "i doubt there is any "proof" but it seems obvious!"
jonjon714 wrote:
Apples to oranges, let it go...
jonjon......IMO, Tedesco's answer was 100% correct.

so why do you say he is 100% correct?

tedesco has no proof a lot of guys are hurting their shoulders because of the brace.......mx riders have been hurting their shoulders ever since they through a leg over the bike.
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croom mx wrote:
I dont know why alot of new riders seem to get neck injurys today. When I raced it was rare to see a rider hurt his...
I dont know why alot of new riders seem to get neck injurys today. When I raced it was rare to see a rider hurt his neck. We mostly had knee injurys, this was in the early 1980s I never had a Leatt brace maybe I was lucky but I never hurt my neck. I broke my arm and my knee but never my neck?
In the old days, we rode toward the back of the bike more. Forks were pretty flexy. Modern suspension allows riding over the front of the bike more. Todays riding style has evolved into a much more "forward on the bike, leading with your face" style. At least that's my take on it.

I couldn't get used to knee braces either, so I just forced myself to learn how to keep my feet up on the pegs. I don't catch myself with my foot if I'm going to fall, I just fall.
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CamP wrote:
There is proof the Leatt works. BMW performed tests that indicated that the brace reduced forces to the neck.
tedescos claim is its not worth the risk of hurting his shoulder.

its an obvious the thing has to work in some fashion.
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jonjon714 5/28/2008 2:35pm
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KAWboy14 wrote:
do you have any proof?


did you miss this jonjon?....kawboy "i doubt there is any "proof" but it seems obvious!"
jonjon714 wrote:
Apples to oranges, let it go...
KAWboy14 wrote:
[b]jonjon......IMO, Tedesco's answer was 100% correct.[/b] so why do you say he is 100% correct? tedesco has no proof a lot of guys are hurting their...
jonjon......IMO, Tedesco's answer was 100% correct.

so why do you say he is 100% correct?

tedesco has no proof a lot of guys are hurting their shoulders because of the brace.......mx riders have been hurting their shoulders ever since they through a leg over the bike.
Because he said, "I think you either believe in it and you wear it, or you don't believe in it and you don't wear it."

Again, In My Opinion, his answer is 100% correct... I'm not stating anything as fact that requires any proof... IN MY OPINION means exactly that.

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