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kind of like the 6d wouldn't the use of some kind of cushion to slow the movement down instead of an abrupt rigid stop be more effective? would be hard for the front movement but rearward and possibly sideways could work
Just dont see how they could change the fate of what is the infinite types of crashes that may or may not break ones neck.
I broke my neck by they way and was paralyzed for bout 2 days,lucky,blessed,dunno.
But,looking at the neck braces I see things that made me steer away.
For example, swapping and landing on your back. Without a neck brace you would land, your feet would go up in the air, you'd kiss your belly but roll over, you might get a concussion, sure. His argument was with a neck brace, you would land on your back and instead of having your head go forward causing you to roll you would slam which would be enough impact in the brain to cause some serious damage.
In some cases, neck braces help, in other ways I don't think it does. It's not like wearing a helmet, it's more like wearing a chest protector. It's up to you to roll the dices and decide what you want to risk.
Wow I went off topic, but yes I think some sort of suspension would help what I just talked about while still helping prevent neck injuries.
The Shop
There are going to be self-appointed scientists and doctors in here telling you what a brace does or doesn't do...go read the technical papers written on the subject versus their Ubber-Net-Wisdom.
I hit the ground, HEAD FIRST, really hard at the Baja 500 in 2011. My doc looked over my assorted injuries, did some homework, looked at my injuries/files/x-rays...AGAIN...
"I like it."
That's enough for me.
*the "key-boards" on iPads SUCK!
"It's like wearing a chest protecter"
No. Chest pros do not cause injuries
You make bold statements; yet, ABSOLUTLEY no real information.
So, S T F U.
I'm just saying, I've heard of and seen neck braces cause injuries. I have not seen chest protectors cause any real injuries.
The bull riding vest i wore was the best,for me.
One time my bar clamps sheared off on a big gap landing and the bolts were like jagged spears,
I crashed my chest down onto them as the bike swapped and dug in, without the vest I would be breathing thru my nipples.
I tried the bullring vest styles after this happened for a while bit I'm a little on the chunky side so it was quite uncomfortable. I switched to the tld under jersey that has the thick pads and I love it.
My argument is this. Count the number of EDUCATED people (as in doctors) who support neck brace use, and count the number that don't, you will see a clear pattern.
www.atlasbrace.com
The current models have 10mm of front suspension and the testing proved to be so effective, that on the 2015 models will be increased to 30mm of front suspension, which not only greatly reduces the force caused by an abrupt stop by slowing it down, but also allows for much improved ability to tuck and roll.
I'm sure it just "saved them" from a horrific neck injury, give me a break.
P.s. Your argument is stupid
P.p.s. Yes chest pros break one in a hundred years... For the most part there is no negative ever.
Pit Row
The bar clamps were made by ferracci and used a stud screwed into the lower clamp. It left one thread exposed which created a stress riser which failed at a very bad time,like there would been a good one.
It was Thursday before LLs and I had just gotten the call from mxsports I was in,coming off a broke ankle I was off pace a bit that year.
It was on my primary bike and since the bars were not there to fall on the bike slammed onto its side killing rad,a Italian made pipe that is a work of art,pump housing.
I told ferracci to send all the stuff to my house for monday. I rebuilt the bike with stock parts,loaded up,went to LLs,signed up,practiced,drove back home since 1st moto was Wednesday at 2 ish, put the trick stuff on,slept here till 4am Wednesday,drove back and raced.
Good times.
P.s. What about my argue men is stupid, seems pretty to the point to me. Is there someone we should be looking to other than doctors for information about the human body?
aint. Its coming..
Give me 3 reliable independent (not leatts "independent") studies from doctors with experience riding racing and crashing a dirtbike.
Go
I think this one is it
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