Atlas or leatt?

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Edited Date/Time 12/26/2018 2:46pm
Having an 6 year old leatt GPX carbon brace and looking for an upgrade, is the new leatt or atlas the best one nowadays?
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Crisp BRAAAP! 12/25/2018 3:41pm
12/25/2018 3:41pm
I'd say the Atlas now.
TbonesPop 12/25/2018 3:58pm
12/25/2018 3:58pm
Had a Leatt, now have Atlas. Like Atlas more. both are very good though and it comes down to personal preference. Try them on is my recommendation.
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bvm111 12/25/2018 3:59pm
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Atlas is what I wear
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Myke 12/25/2018 4:03pm
12/25/2018 4:03pm
I like my atlas. I don't even know it's there.


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Johnny Ringo 12/25/2018 4:57pm
12/25/2018 4:57pm Edited Date/Time 12/25/2018 5:37pm
Atlasbrace.com
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Panic_Rev 12/25/2018 5:00pm
12/25/2018 5:00pm
Johnny Ringo wrote:
Atlasbrace.com
Can’t tell if this is joke or typo
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Zacka 161 12/25/2018 5:46pm
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I have the new Leatt its a lot more flexible and comfortable that the old leatt really light too
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GavinK 12/25/2018 8:07pm
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Leatt has a wider strike plate and grips the helmet better on impact. Atlas has a slippery surface and the back is more flexible which can cause the brace to act as a lever on your neck instead of minimizing the stretch and protecting your neck.
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mx510 12/25/2018 8:11pm
12/25/2018 8:11pm
Much like a helmet you need to try them on to see how they fit on your. The new Leatt sat on my chest poorly, I ended up with the Atlas and love it. Do yourself a favor and find a dealer that has them, bring your helmet with you and try them on.
Cole_Ughetti 12/25/2018 8:16pm
12/25/2018 8:16pm
I currently wear a 5.5. Leatt brace... very comfortable and don't even notice it on. plenty of adjustability. They have come a long way since the adventure days like what OP has. They learned from previous models to make the newest one the best yet in my eyes. From what i hear they have biomedical engineers on staff that design this stuff. The science leatt uses to create their stuff is enough for me to be believer.

Just saw they came out with a $249 price point brace that is equally as impressive that I may be getting my dad into on his occasional rides.
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jwoltz 12/25/2018 8:53pm
12/25/2018 8:53pm
You can get an atlas for 60% off right now. I would go that direction.
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Merida 12/26/2018 1:26am
12/26/2018 1:26am
Thanks guys, is it worth doing the atlas carbon or is the air good enough, 10 grams lighter and double the price
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Helda 12/26/2018 1:52am
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Neck braces kill people
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moscrop940 12/26/2018 4:04am
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Merida wrote:
Thanks guys, is it worth doing the atlas carbon or is the air good enough, 10 grams lighter and double the price
You will never know the difference between the carbon and the Air

The carbon would be a waste of 200+ dollars
Matt Fisher 12/26/2018 1:12pm
12/26/2018 1:12pm
jwoltz wrote:
You can get an atlas for 60% off right now. I would go that direction.
Haven't seen that on their webpage, where have you found the best pricing?
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rostocker 12/26/2018 1:13pm
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Ortema ?
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Johnny Ringo 12/26/2018 1:19pm
12/26/2018 1:19pm
Helda wrote:
Neck braces kill people
So do seatbelts
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Doddy 12/26/2018 2:42pm
12/26/2018 2:42pm
Atlas. Try them both on and see why for yourself.
thatswhathappens 12/26/2018 2:46pm
12/26/2018 2:46pm
Merida wrote:
Thanks guys, is it worth doing the atlas carbon or is the air good enough, 10 grams lighter and double the price
Ten grams is .022 pounds, I couldn’t justify an extra $200 to save so little weight.

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