Should spinal protection be required in 2015?

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Is there any good reason why spinal protection isn't mandatory? Forget chest protector and neck brace debates can't we all get on the same page on such a no brainer topic? It is past time we update required safety equipment list.
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JeepnMike 11/15/2013 7:27pm
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lostboy819 wrote:
Here we go again.
LOL. I haven't seen one of these before. I will be the first man enough to admit, wearing that thing would have to feel something like getting a prostate exam and trying to ride at the same time.
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lostboy819 11/15/2013 7:31pm
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We used them when we raced speedway.They are there if you go down at speed and get hit from behind , road racers use them also but won't do anything for MX and Its not going to prevent spinal injury's. Rocks right, this thread is a no brainer.
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ocscottie 11/15/2013 7:34pm
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Not sure if Kenny is still wearing this, but i sure love the concept:



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KMC440 11/15/2013 7:41pm
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Mandatory? This isn't Russia is it.... is this Russia ?

Good protection from a variety of products but mandatory.....
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lostboy819 11/15/2013 8:03pm
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Why stop there,this would stop all injuries and should be made mandatory retroactive.
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JM485 11/15/2013 8:08pm
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I don't really like the idea of forcing anyone to wear anything. If you want to wear it, more power to you for considering safety, but if you don't I don't think you should be forced to. As much as I believe in neck braces, I would never force anyone to wear one, its just not right.
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The Rock 11/15/2013 9:16pm
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lostboy819 wrote:
We used them when we raced speedway.They are there if you go down at speed and get hit from behind , road racers use them also...
We used them when we raced speedway.They are there if you go down at speed and get hit from behind , road racers use them also but won't do anything for MX and Its not going to prevent spinal injury's. Rocks right, this thread is a no brainer.
It is the off season for sure RE: here we go again.
What do you base "they won't do anything in MX" on?
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lostboy819 11/15/2013 10:09pm
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What do you base your "Spinal protection required in 2015" ? You are just making shit up. Those have been out for decades, we used them in speedway and roadracers use them so why don't they use them in MX ? WOW it has a built in kidney belt so it must be mandatory in motocross in 2015 because "the rock" said so.
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coastie44 11/15/2013 10:16pm
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Rock - Please go back to mototalk.
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wardy 11/15/2013 10:20pm
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sure it likely states on it's disclaimer tag "not intended for spinal cord support"

just like a chest protector says.

so sure lets make it mandatory.



or better yet why not make a good pr campaign so no one thinks not wearing one is a good idea. make it "cool" to do.
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mojoman42 11/15/2013 10:37pm
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JM485 wrote:
I don't really like the idea of forcing anyone to wear anything. If you want to wear it, more power to you for considering safety, but...
I don't really like the idea of forcing anyone to wear anything. If you want to wear it, more power to you for considering safety, but if you don't I don't think you should be forced to. As much as I believe in neck braces, I would never force anyone to wear one, its just not right.
It makes a lot of sense to make protection mandatory in pro racing. If pros wear safety gear, ordinary people (and especially kids) are more likely to wear it. Would you argue against mandatory helmets?
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The Rock 11/15/2013 10:55pm
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mojoman42 wrote:
It makes a lot of sense to make protection mandatory in pro racing. If pros wear safety gear, ordinary people (and especially kids) are more likely...
It makes a lot of sense to make protection mandatory in pro racing. If pros wear safety gear, ordinary people (and especially kids) are more likely to wear it. Would you argue against mandatory helmets?
I couldn't agree more.
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JM485 11/15/2013 11:03pm
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JM485 wrote:
I don't really like the idea of forcing anyone to wear anything. If you want to wear it, more power to you for considering safety, but...
I don't really like the idea of forcing anyone to wear anything. If you want to wear it, more power to you for considering safety, but if you don't I don't think you should be forced to. As much as I believe in neck braces, I would never force anyone to wear one, its just not right.
mojoman42 wrote:
It makes a lot of sense to make protection mandatory in pro racing. If pros wear safety gear, ordinary people (and especially kids) are more likely...
It makes a lot of sense to make protection mandatory in pro racing. If pros wear safety gear, ordinary people (and especially kids) are more likely to wear it. Would you argue against mandatory helmets?
Absolutely not, that is a good point. I feel that these pieces of protective equipment are in different categories, in a way though. Helmets seem absolutely necessary, while braces and such seem more like a choice. Just my opinion though.
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lostboy819 11/15/2013 11:06pm
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JM485 wrote:
I don't really like the idea of forcing anyone to wear anything. If you want to wear it, more power to you for considering safety, but...
I don't really like the idea of forcing anyone to wear anything. If you want to wear it, more power to you for considering safety, but if you don't I don't think you should be forced to. As much as I believe in neck braces, I would never force anyone to wear one, its just not right.
mojoman42 wrote:
It makes a lot of sense to make protection mandatory in pro racing. If pros wear safety gear, ordinary people (and especially kids) are more likely...
It makes a lot of sense to make protection mandatory in pro racing. If pros wear safety gear, ordinary people (and especially kids) are more likely to wear it. Would you argue against mandatory helmets?
Helmets have been proven to help protect from injury or even death. This is a pad for the back that doesn't do much if anything to help protect your spine. Good luck trying to get anyone to wear it and most any set of shoulder pads with a back will do the same thing. Hell lets just wrap everyone in bubble wrap and that will solve the injury problem. Pinch While your at it why not start a riders union.
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GuyB 11/15/2013 11:45pm
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The Rock wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2013/11/15/36586/s1200_4144_black_1_1.jpg[/img] Is there any good reason why spinal protection isn't mandatory? Forget chest protector and neck brace debates can't we all get on the same page...


Is there any good reason why spinal protection isn't mandatory? Forget chest protector and neck brace debates can't we all get on the same page on such a no brainer topic? It is past time we update required safety equipment list.
Rock, please try and use some common sense in your subject lines. This one reads as a statement when it should clearly be a question.
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Crush 11/16/2013 3:54am
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Subject Title notwithstanding, I do think the protection and the rules around it in our sport are archaic.

And a lot of people have passed or suffered minor injuries without a lot of progress

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mxdude105 11/16/2013 4:33am
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If you don't want to wear protective gear, don't wear it. That said, if you're riding and jumping a 250lb bike on rough terrain at speed while wearing nothing between your skin and the environment but a cotton jersey.....congratulations, you're a fucking idiot.
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Olson 11/16/2013 4:52am
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Spinal protection have been required over here for ages.
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Spartacus 11/16/2013 5:03am
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I'm sure the people that manufacture ear lobe and penis braces want you to wear all their crap. If you're that worried about getting hurt you probably will.
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yzmatt 11/16/2013 7:23am
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Sure, a back board might prevent a foot peg from snapping your spine, but aren't 99 out of 100 MX related spinal injuries caused by lawn dart or rag doll type impacts?

Life is dangerous. MX is VERY dangerous. Accept it.
vanillaice782 11/16/2013 7:58am
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The Rock wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2013/11/15/36586/s1200_4144_black_1_1.jpg[/img] Is there any good reason why spinal protection isn't mandatory? Forget chest protector and neck brace debates can't we all get on the same page...


Is there any good reason why spinal protection isn't mandatory? Forget chest protector and neck brace debates can't we all get on the same page on such a no brainer topic? It is past time we update required safety equipment list.
I should wear one of those all day every day. My posture is horrible.
JamesOliver 11/16/2013 8:04am
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Some of the European downhill mountain bike races have mandatory protection rules. From memory I think it was gloves, elbow pads and possibly spinal protection too but I'm not sure on that last one. There are a lot of mtb riders out there that don't ride in any of that stuff and they hate having to wear it for these select races. I'm sure the ama riders would feel the same.
GeorgiePorgie 11/16/2013 8:06am
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JM485 wrote:
I don't really like the idea of forcing anyone to wear anything. If you want to wear it, more power to you for considering safety, but...
I don't really like the idea of forcing anyone to wear anything. If you want to wear it, more power to you for considering safety, but if you don't I don't think you should be forced to. As much as I believe in neck braces, I would never force anyone to wear one, its just not right.


This surely will help the spine.
"It saved my life, if I didn't have this suit on I would surely be paralyzed from my trip and fall last week. "
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Regis 11/16/2013 8:07am
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The Rock wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2013/11/15/36586/s1200_4144_black_1_1.jpg[/img] Is there any good reason why spinal protection isn't mandatory? Forget chest protector and neck brace debates can't we all get on the same page...


Is there any good reason why spinal protection isn't mandatory? Forget chest protector and neck brace debates can't we all get on the same page on such a no brainer topic? It is past time we update required safety equipment list.
Liability.

Making a Leatt, or even this mandatory opens up the door for liability.

This is America, where everyone wants to point the blame and make a buck. Make this mandatory, and you will get people suing when it doesn't prevent a spinal injury or some lawyer makes a case that it increased the chances of one.
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seth505 11/16/2013 8:34am
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Why the fuck do people make subject lines like this, is it too much work to add a "?"

I opened this thinking someone found concrete info on new regulations for 2015 but no it's just another post someone mustered up for the shit of it...Ok I'm done.
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philG 11/16/2013 8:47am
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I wear one all the time for Supermoto, the speeds make it a no brainer, crashing on tarmac hurts big time , although folk still wear MX style tops with armour underneath... usually if its free or until they crash for the first time , and then its fecked.

For MX , i wear body armour , its enough .
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Hank_Thrill 11/16/2013 11:31am
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lostboy819 wrote:
Why stop there,this would stop all injuries and should be made mandatory retroactive. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2013/11/15/36591/s1200_30000453_1288183994_396000.jpg[/img]
Why stop there,this would stop all injuries and should be made mandatory retroactive.
I've always thought a race in sumo suits would be incredibly entertaining to watch. Just imagine one flying over a triple.

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