Do Leatt neck braces work?
Not surprisingly, the report found Leatt neck braces do work in preventing or reducing injury. Another independent study showed neck braces had a moderate effect, but only if the gap between the helmet and neck brace was less than five centimeters.
Are Leatt helmets good?
Overall, the Leatt MTB 4.0 helmet is an excellent all-rounder for those looking for a helmet for bike park days and enduro races. If you are looking for a lighter full-face, this should be on your short-list.
What size Leatt Brace should I get?
Leatt neck brace sizing: There are only two basic sizes of Leatt neck braces – small and large. The small neck brace model is designed to fit riders between 50 to 150 pounds, and the large model is designed to fit riders between 120 – 270 pounds.
What is the Leatt protection score?
This comfortable softshell chest protector has a total Leatt protection score of 9 points, with 3DF AirFit ventilated soft impact foam that offers exceptional impact protection (Level 1 CE certified) for the chest and back. It also includes flank protection.
Why do pros not wear neck braces?
Action Sports listed some of the many excuses riders give for not wearing a neck brace: they restrict movement, won’t let you look up a hill, will break your clavicle (collarbone), will break your upper back and cause nerve damage or paralysis, the pros don’t wear them, etc.
Why are neck braces bad?
A neck brace is no longer believed to be the best treatment for minor neck sprain. Current practice supports early, gentle movement which is believed to decrease the duration of symptoms and promote healing. The brace prevents movement and as a result may delay healing.
Where are Leatt helmets made?
South Africa
The revolutionary Leatt-Brace® was developed in Cape Town, South Africa and tested by BMW engineers at their facility in Munich, Germany, with first production units sold in late 2006.
How do you wash Leatt body armor?
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- Hose it off / get wet.
- Spray it with simple green.
- Wipe / wash with shop rag.
- Hose / rinse it off.
- Hang over back of chair to dry. Share this post. Link to post. Share on other sites.
Where is Leatt made?
Where is Leatt Located? Our head office can be found at the address: Atlas Gardens,12 Kiepersol Crescent, Cape Farms, Cape Town, 7550 in the Western Cape province of South Africa. The founder of Leatt Corporation, Dr. Christopher Leatt is South African and developed the Leatt-Brace® in Cape Town, South Africa.
Do Pro MX riders wear neck braces?
Neck braces are not only used for motocross and enduro but they’re also being worn for use in racing cars, jet boats, super-motard, go-karts and other types of extreme motorsport where the risk of neck injury is high. Although quite technical in design, neck braces are quite simple in functionality.
Who are the developers of the Leatt Brace?
Independently backed by science and testing and trusted by some of the fastest riders in the world, Leatt® protects athletes who constantly push the limits. Currently Leatt Corp. is the global distributor of the Leatt-Brace®, a revolutionary neck protection system for all helmeted sports. Other patents and products are in development.
Where does the Leatt neck brace come from?
Currently Leatt Corp. is the global distributor of the Leatt-Brace®, a revolutionary neck protection system for all helmeted sports. Other patents and products are in development. Research and Development takes place in Cape Town, South Africa and production is based predominantly in China.
How did dr.christopher Leatt become a motorcycle rider?
The Leatt story began in 2001 when Dr. Christopher Leatt witnessed the death of a fellow motorcycle rider the weekend after his son, Matthew, began riding. Dr Leatt began research and development of a device almost immediately, driven by a passion to protect not only his son, but all riders from the effects of catastrophic neck injuries.
