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I often wonder if all the pros still wore them religiously would we all? Three atlas braces collecting dust in my garage. I do like the feeling of not wearing it but I’d be lying if I said I never think about the fact I should. Sometimes I feel like it’s a “safety in numbers” thing. Look around the track. Most guys aren’t wearing them. If they’re fine, I’ll be fine. There’s just no hard evidence either way. Only anecdotal

Funny to see this thread. I was walking around the local cycle shop just window shopping. I tried on a Leatt brace and thought it was comfortable and didn't restrict anything. I haven't worn a brace in 15yrs but it made me think of buying one

For some reason this thread feels like I am back in 2010(ish) - same stories, same arguments, same big words, probably the same people. And here I am, giving it a bump

So, do you race in your running shoes? Because mx boots (and gloves, knee braces, pants, goggles, etc.) also don't have ratings like helmets, but that doesn't mean they don't protect you.

Action Sport EMS conducted a ten-year study using real-world data to determine the effectiveness of neck braces in preventing cervical spine injuries (9). The study included 9430 patients’ data from January 2009 to October 2018, of which 8529 met the study’s eligibility criteria. Among the total number of participants, 4726 indicated that no neck protection was in place at the time of their injury. Among the injuries were 239 severe cervical spine injuries. In those not wearing a neck brace, 100% of the cases required hospital admission and ALS transport. Compared to those who were wearing a neck brace 73%...

Please share evidence to back up your claim, and not anecdotal evidence.

It was during a GP series. They couldn’t find him for over an hour. I believe it happened back in the hills, not on the mx tracks. That’s all i know.