Leatt Brace

[tobychi]

Probably the most important protection gear you would want to wear next to a helmet. Perhaps more so for MX riders than road racers. But after all my good friend did break his neck and back from a simple tumble in road racing... so you might want to consider:

a message from David Bailey (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2540171359427789623)

Leatt Brace's web site, check out the MOTO GPX model:
www.leatt-brace.com (http://www.leatt-brace.com/ )

also check out:
Vital MX (http://www.vitalmx.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=933&Itemid=32)

[LowSpdWobble]

Why would the brace be more suited for mx than road racing?

That was a powerful video by David Bailey. I watched the whole thing, and i agree with him totally. Wear your gear...u can never have too much of it.

[DasTeufel]

Wow..David Bailey was someone I really looked up to when I rode dirt bikes. To see him on that video brought back a flood of memories.

[tobychi]

Originally posted by LowSpdWobble
Why would the brace be more suited for mx than road racing?


well... really wasn't sure how most of the road bike riders here would respond to this post... I think this product is important, but didn't want to impose it on any one here. Also MXers are more likely to get neck injuries from landing a jump badly.

I tried it out for the first time at the track today, made some adjustment, took only about 20 minutes... the result was incredible: it felt a lot better than wearing a neck donut, and you could tell right away that it'd provide much better protection than a conventional neck roll. Just so happened later on I took a bad spill, landed face down in a off camber rutted corner, my neck is a bit sore, but I'm sure I'd be in much worse shape if I took the same fall without the neck brace.

[LowSpdWobble]

Originally posted by tobychi
Just so happened later on I took a bad spill, landed face down in a off camber rutted corner, my neck is a bit sore, but I'm sure I'd be in much worse shape if I took the same fall without the neck brace.


Well, there you go. Good sh*t!

this whole thread has also got me thinkin about spine protectors. I don't have one...but i feel like i should. I would've bought one already if i could come up with the money. The damn gsxr is not as finance friendly as the sv was.

But then i get on the gsxr and kno why i still have it. :love:

[tobychi]

safty first. may I suggest you put priority on safty gear purchases. A nice bike means nothing when the rider is hurt. There are some very nice body armor that you could purchase which has protection for shoulder, elbow, chest and back. Check out the Dainese Safty Jacket V. I think you could get them now for around $400. You can wear them under your street jacket. This is of course in addition to you usual helmet, boots, knee pads... etc.

[spectre]

would you be able to fit this under a leather jacket? If not then its not practical.

[Darth Lefty]

Originally posted by spectre
would you be able to fit this under a leather jacket? If not then its not practical.
You would wear it over leathers.

[J.Moto]

An issue with the Dianese Safety Jacket and some of their back protectors is that they are comprised of a honeycomb structure which is designed to dissipate impact and shock. Any one spill, light or hard, ruins the back protector (of the safety jacket) and you have to buy a new one over again. Dianese doesn't even publish this information on any of the materials that are attached to the product when it is sold (from what I have heard...I've not bought any Dianese gear).

Tobychi, sure the brace is made to protect the neck against extreme flexion/extension in any direction, but was your face-plant putting you in any positions that you rolled over your neck? If not, how do you know the brace prevented further pain?

Has anyone seen Leott's Pink Sheet trading since this thing has come out?

[T140]

Check out the Dainese Safty Jacket V. I think you could get them now for around $400.

I tried one on and it will fit under a jacket. The Dainese site shows a neck protector that can be attached to it as well.

Any one spill, light or hard, ruins the back protector (of the safety jacket) and you have to buy a new one over again.

Good point - this the same as with a helmet. If you crash in it, get a new one. This does not mean don't wear the gear, just replace it if it has done its job.

I watched David instruct when I took his Dad's class. This was in 1981 I believe, just before his career took off.

David would demonstrate the particular part of the track we were learning. His skill and grace were amazing. David would consistenly make his bike do exactly what he told you he would, down to the smallest detail - pass after pass.

When I learned of his crash, it made an impression on me. If one with his skill could crash (and to this, I add Larry Grodsky) anyone can.

So the best we can do is learn, practice and ride to avoid a crash...and be dressed for a crash just in case.

[fox1]

Anybody ride with a brace of any kind?
I was thinking of getting a neck donut, to ride the city streets.
Something quick and easy to put on and store in my backpack when I was't riding.

[LowSpdWobble]

I just started wearing fox knee/shin guards under my pants for everyday riding.

I feel better knowing i have something protecting my legs since i can't wear my one-piece every day.

If you're not wearing leg protection yet, i definitely recommend knee/shin guards.

[Darth Lefty]

I wear knee guards when I know I'll be in twisties. I would if I were commuting in traffic, too. The Icon Field Armor is popular. But these aren't really braces.