Leatt Neck Brace..

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Edited Date/Time 1/22/2012 11:14pm
Leatt Neck Brace on the Home page...
Looks like a step in the right direction for cervical spine protection..as well as the neck protectors that are already on the market...

Looks like it could use a little more padding/protection in the back but otherwise it seems to be functional in the event of a crash...

Post edited by: jmc2, at: 2006/11/12 13:39
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GuyB 11/14/2006 10:45pm
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I was shown some photos of a guy who crashed straight onto the top of his head while wearing the Leatt brace. He had some pretty gnarly bruising on the top of his shoulders, and also some on his back. But the report is that his mom was VERY happy that he was wearing the brace.
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GuyB wrote:
I was shown some photos of a guy who crashed straight onto the top of his head while wearing the Leatt brace. He had some pretty...
I was shown some photos of a guy who crashed straight onto the top of his head while wearing the Leatt brace. He had some pretty gnarly bruising on the top of his shoulders, and also some on his back. But the report is that his mom was VERY happy that he was wearing the brace.
Bruises better than breaks.
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David Izer 11/25/2006 5:09pm
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I plan on trying one!
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GuyB 11/29/2006 3:53pm
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David Izer wrote:
I plan on trying one!
David, is that during one of the DMXS shows? Is it really that hazardous in the studio?

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tatonka 11/30/2006 1:30pm
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David Izer wrote:
I plan on trying one!
GuyB wrote:
David, is that during one of the DMXS shows? Is it really that hazardous in the studio?
This brace is a strong step in the right direction. If you get a chance to try one make sure it is fitted correctly so it gets a fair shake. I'm hoping supply & demand will drive the price down so that's not an objection for anyone. It's easy to say it's priceless if it does it's job but the economic reality is at current price points many will just plain avoid it.

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David Izer wrote:
I plan on trying one!
GuyB wrote:
David, is that during one of the DMXS shows? Is it really that hazardous in the studio?
tatonka wrote:
This brace is a strong step in the right direction. If you get a chance to try one make sure it is fitted correctly so it...
This brace is a strong step in the right direction. If you get a chance to try one make sure it is fitted correctly so it gets a fair shake. I'm hoping supply & demand will drive the price down so that's not an objection for anyone. It's easy to say it's priceless if it does it's job but the economic reality is at current price points many will just plain avoid it.

Ride Safe!
That's true but I'm soo glad it's here. At least we have the product available.
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GuyB wrote:
David, is that during one of the DMXS shows? Is it really that hazardous in the studio?
tatonka wrote:
This brace is a strong step in the right direction. If you get a chance to try one make sure it is fitted correctly so it...
This brace is a strong step in the right direction. If you get a chance to try one make sure it is fitted correctly so it gets a fair shake. I'm hoping supply & demand will drive the price down so that's not an objection for anyone. It's easy to say it's priceless if it does it's job but the economic reality is at current price points many will just plain avoid it.

Ride Safe!
midpack wrote:
That's true but I'm soo glad it's here. At least we have the product available.
I just wanted to keep this topic alive & kicking. What is it going to take to get some of the current crop of Pro riders wearing this brace? Would you wear one if they started showing up on the podium? Do you think that the mini riders would be more inclined to wear it if their heroes used it?

Is it really a price issue? Thoughts on this? To me it really seems like the evidence is building in favor of the brace doing it's job. It may just be a matter of time before they become more commonplace.

BV
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tatonka wrote:
This brace is a strong step in the right direction. If you get a chance to try one make sure it is fitted correctly so it...
This brace is a strong step in the right direction. If you get a chance to try one make sure it is fitted correctly so it gets a fair shake. I'm hoping supply & demand will drive the price down so that's not an objection for anyone. It's easy to say it's priceless if it does it's job but the economic reality is at current price points many will just plain avoid it.

Ride Safe!
midpack wrote:
That's true but I'm soo glad it's here. At least we have the product available.
tatonka wrote:
I just wanted to keep this topic alive & kicking. What is it going to take to get some of the current crop of Pro riders...
I just wanted to keep this topic alive & kicking. What is it going to take to get some of the current crop of Pro riders wearing this brace? Would you wear one if they started showing up on the podium? Do you think that the mini riders would be more inclined to wear it if their heroes used it?

Is it really a price issue? Thoughts on this? To me it really seems like the evidence is building in favor of the brace doing it's job. It may just be a matter of time before they become more commonplace.

BV
Tom Z from Z sports is going to have me try one. I tryed one on at the cycle world show IMS in novi,mi. It is a nice product, everyone should be wearing it! www.johnnylewis.net
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Cygnus 1/21/2007 5:39am
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tatonka wrote:
This brace is a strong step in the right direction. If you get a chance to try one make sure it is fitted correctly so it...
This brace is a strong step in the right direction. If you get a chance to try one make sure it is fitted correctly so it gets a fair shake. I'm hoping supply & demand will drive the price down so that's not an objection for anyone. It's easy to say it's priceless if it does it's job but the economic reality is at current price points many will just plain avoid it.

Ride Safe!
midpack wrote:
That's true but I'm soo glad it's here. At least we have the product available.
tatonka wrote:
I just wanted to keep this topic alive & kicking. What is it going to take to get some of the current crop of Pro riders...
I just wanted to keep this topic alive & kicking. What is it going to take to get some of the current crop of Pro riders wearing this brace? Would you wear one if they started showing up on the podium? Do you think that the mini riders would be more inclined to wear it if their heroes used it?

Is it really a price issue? Thoughts on this? To me it really seems like the evidence is building in favor of the brace doing it's job. It may just be a matter of time before they become more commonplace.

BV
tatonka wrote:
I just wanted to keep this topic alive & kicking. What is it going to take to get some of the current crop of Pro riders wearing this brace? Would you wear one if they started showing up on the podium? Do you think that the mini riders would be more inclined to wear it if their heroes used it?

Is it really a price issue? Thoughts on this? To me it really seems like the evidence is building in favor of the brace doing it's job. It may just be a matter of time before they become more commonplace.

BV


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