Neck Braces

rcfan · 01-07-2011, 09:45 PM

Are you guys wearing them? which one do you like? If you have had more than one what are your pros and cons?

Pulido221 · 01-07-2011, 09:56 PM

I'm also curious. With fox chest protector on, my helmet rubs a little on it wen I turn my head, will neck brace rub even worse on helmet? After flying off my bike alot of times seems like I'm always landing on my head! Really want one but don't know if it would feel uncomfortable, sorry to jump in on ur post asking another question rcfan...

ZUKI400 · 01-07-2011, 10:05 PM

We all should, but i do not. My brother wears the leatt club pro $400, but he did not start wearing it until after he crashed and had three pins and a plate put in his neck. Recovered from a broken neck and was riding within a year. If your going to, buy the best. So yes we should wear them.

rcfan · 01-07-2011, 10:23 PM

no prob pulido221 I have worn a leatt club and it does make it rub quite a bit. but the more you ride with it you get use to it. I want one myself but have a hard time coming up with 400 bucks for the one i want found a smokin sale on the a star hoping someone will chime in that has had both.

joe_82601 · 01-07-2011, 10:28 PM

I think its one of those things nobody would wear until you see somebody else get hurt or you get hurt yourself.

woodsrider129 · 01-08-2011, 01:10 AM

I wear a Leatt Adventure brace. At $285 new, the only difference between it and the higher dollar Leatt models is the materials.

I wear a Thor Quadrant cp with it and I feel its a good fit. Its a little tricky to get the cp on and off with the Leatt in place but it fits good enough that I dont have to use the strap to hold the Leatt in place. I also have a Fox cp that I got from a friend (unsure of which model). The opening in the Fox cp is too small for the Leatt. Ive heard of others that wore a Fox cp (different model I'm guessing) and Leatt with no problems.

The Leatt feels odd at first, but after a few minutes of riding I dont even notice it being on, except when trying to look up. Only going up the steepest of hills will I even notice it while riding.

I'm unaware of any major cons of the Leatt, but I've read that the EVS neck braces will spread the forces of any impacts across the brace and could break your collar bone. It beats breaking your neck though. The Leatt braces have no surface area lying across the collar bone area.

mosesf110 · 01-08-2011, 09:26 AM

Thanks for the post i never thought about a neck brace. Good investment [witnessed a rider die just minutes before 12am dec. 31]

rinehart_mitch · 01-08-2011, 12:31 PM

There is more than a diff in the materials between the cheap ones and the more expensive one woodsrider. THe club and the most expensive one is also adjustable.

I wear the Leatte GPX club and i ate it real good three weeks ago on my break, my leg and ribs are finally starting to not hurt. But i also hit my head real good, said i got a concussion. Well my neck felt just fine, it was sore for about a day but didnt hurt.

Some people say they will break your collor bones, create more pain in your back, it just depends on what ones you go with, they all put the force in different areas

IMO the best one to get is the leatte

EDIT

Woods rider, the leatte will break your collar bone, the EVS will spread the force out along your shoulders and your back

Leatte was the first one out, the best and had all the patents, othe brands tried to make theres but do to patents had to change and compromise their designs so they arent as good

woodsrider129 · 01-08-2011, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rinehart_mitch

There is more than a diff in the materials between the cheap ones and the more expensive one woodsrider. THe club and the most expensive one is also adjustable.

I wear the Leatte GPX club and i ate it real good three weeks ago on my break, my leg and ribs are finally starting to not hurt. But i also hit my head real good, said i got a concussion. Well my neck felt just fine, it was sore for about a day but didnt hurt.

Some people say they will break your collor bones, create more pain in your back, it just depends on what ones you go with, they all put the force in different areas

IMO the best one to get is the leatte

EDIT

Woods rider, the leatte will break your collar bone, the EVS will spread the force out along your shoulders and your back

Leatte was the first one out, the best and had all the patents, othe brands tried to make theres but do to patents had to change and compromise their designs so they arent as good

My Adventure Leatt came with extra pieces to give it some adjustability but you definately CAN NOT fine tune it like the other models. The Adventure Leatt feels good to me with the little bit of adjustment that I could do but I'm sure I'd be impressed with the extra comfort I could get out of the nicer models.

The collar bone issue I addressed was something I had read. I may have read it wrong though or maybe they were misinformed as well. My Leatt doesnt lay across my collarbone so I dont see how. Either way they are all designed to spread the forces of impact and most anything would be better than a broken neck.

I hate to hear that you had a bad accident, but its good hear that you are recovering just fine.

rinehart_mitch · 01-09-2011, 06:52 PM

Yeah the fine tuning is nice... It may not lay directly on my collar bone, but if you think about it, it pushes inbetween them on your chest so i guess thats how it would break them...

It wasent the worst crash i have had but i sure hurt like hell lol, o well i guess its just a part of the sport, funny thing is that was the last jump i was hittin then pullin off the track to head home for the day... wtf lol, and i have hit that jump 100's of times prior to that... so i guess im just say dont ever get too comfortable

woodsrider129 · 01-09-2011, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rinehart_mitch

so i guess im just say dont ever get too comfortable

Thats what I constantly tell my girlfriends daughter. The second you get too comfortable is when bad things happen.

rinehart_mitch · 01-13-2011, 10:14 PM

yeah idk if it was me being comfortable, or just me tryin to stay out front of some dirt scooters which i do not know how they didnt run me over...

All i know is i got a concussion, and bruised my hip really good, its been a month, i can walk, but cant really kick, or put my pants on with otu sitin on the counter in the morn

notproyet · 01-22-2011, 09:09 PM

I had a broken neck from a car racing accident (had a head and neck restraint, without it I would of been killed) so I am getting into just trail riding now. I need something with lots of room for my kneck since my head is now more foward due to the fusion. I tried on a leatte an its ok, need the longer buckes on it. the Evs was too small. anyone try the Alpinestars sb neck brace yet?

rcfan · 01-22-2011, 09:31 PM

I havent tried the alpine but they are on sale along with the leatt for a really good price. on another fourm dont know te rules per say so if your interested pm and ill tell you. i have worn the leatt and loved after i rode about 20mins in actual riding pos. im just as curious about the alpine too because its so much cheaper as things are tight for me right now till summer hits.

rinehart_mitch · 01-23-2011, 08:52 PM

wait for the summer, do it once, do it right

01-07-2011, 09:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
rcfan :::Z-250 Rider::: Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Broken Arrow ok Posts: 513	Neck Braces Are you guys wearing them? which one do you like? If you have had more than one what are your pros and cons? __________________ 03 Athena bbk,k.w.springs,port&polish,dyna prog, web540-540, Procircuit fullsystem ,39mmfcr, custom airbox intake built by me w/400ex tube and +4hotrods, Rekluse clutch, Elka LT shocks, burgaurd+2 a-arms, Protaper bars, ASV levers, ODI grips, AC propeg nerfs, ATV foreplay? +1 1/4swinger, Maxxis razor2S, black hyper wheels, Houser plus 1 stem, HID conversion, modded yamaha parking brake, G-force axle, and a woodsrider129 rotorgaurd and quick change clutch cover!

01-07-2011, 09:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
Pulido221 :::Post Whore::: Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fresno, Ca Posts: 2,341	I'm also curious. With fox chest protector on, my helmet rubs a little on it wen I turn my head, will neck brace rub even worse on helmet? After flying off my bike alot of times seems like I'm always landing on my head! Really want one but don't know if it would feel uncomfortable, sorry to jump in on ur post asking another question rcfan... __________________ Houser +2 a arms ( tric trac ) ProArmor nerfs,bump,grab bar Renthal Fat Bars ( magrath ) Houser +2 antivibe steer stem Fox Podium X front shocks TCS MX rear shock ASV unbreakable levers Full Curtis Sparks exhaust Dyno jet kit/FCI intake Old style hot cams Int/Ex ITP GNCC tires +2 GForce hubs Quadtech carbon fiber hood Kfx450R Monster graphic kit 450 BBK 13.1 JE piston KB valves / DRZ springs Mild ported head by me " WEAR A DAMN HELMET "

01-07-2011, 10:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
ZUKI400 :::Z-250 Rider::: Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oceanside,CA Posts: 532	We all should, but i do not. My brother wears the leatt club pro $400, but he did not start wearing it until after he crashed and had three pins and a plate put in his neck. Recovered from a broken neck and was riding within a year. If your going to, buy the best. So yes we should wear them. __________________ 04 LTZ +4 Hot Rods Stoker Crank 434 Cylinder Works Big Bore Kit FCR 39 165M, 45P, 35L, 2 turns Alba Full Pipe Fuel Customs Intake, Open modded air box Barnett Dirt Digger Clutch RAZR 2 Front and Rear ELKA's Stage 3 With Res. Front And Rear +2 A Arms, Durablue Exstended Rear Axle Pro Armor Full Nerf's Pro Armor Full body and arms PRM rear skid Motion Pro Twist GPR Stabilizer Pro Taper Fat Bars Contour ASV levers FX Factory Effex gripper seat

01-07-2011, 10:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
rcfan :::Z-250 Rider::: Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Broken Arrow ok Posts: 513	no prob pulido221 I have worn a leatt club and it does make it rub quite a bit. but the more you ride with it you get use to it. I want one myself but have a hard time coming up with 400 bucks for the one i want found a smokin sale on the a star hoping someone will chime in that has had both. __________________ 03 Athena bbk,k.w.springs,port&polish,dyna prog, web540-540, Procircuit fullsystem ,39mmfcr, custom airbox intake built by me w/400ex tube and +4hotrods, Rekluse clutch, Elka LT shocks, burgaurd+2 a-arms, Protaper bars, ASV levers, ODI grips, AC propeg nerfs, ATV foreplay? +1 1/4swinger, Maxxis razor2S, black hyper wheels, Houser plus 1 stem, HID conversion, modded yamaha parking brake, G-force axle, and a woodsrider129 rotorgaurd and quick change clutch cover!

01-07-2011, 10:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
joe_82601 :::Ozark 250 rider::: Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: wyoming Posts: 276	I think its one of those things nobody would wear until you see somebody else get hurt or you get hurt yourself. __________________ Riding a 03 z400 & 09 Monster Edition KFX450 Mods-DASA Exhaust, FCI, PC5, Nerfs

01-08-2011, 01:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
woodsrider129 :::LT500 Rider::: Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Owensboro, KY Posts: 1,205	I wear a Leatt Adventure brace. At $285 new, the only difference between it and the higher dollar Leatt models is the materials. I wear a Thor Quadrant cp with it and I feel its a good fit. Its a little tricky to get the cp on and off with the Leatt in place but it fits good enough that I dont have to use the strap to hold the Leatt in place. I also have a Fox cp that I got from a friend (unsure of which model). The opening in the Fox cp is too small for the Leatt. Ive heard of others that wore a Fox cp (different model I'm guessing) and Leatt with no problems. The Leatt feels odd at first, but after a few minutes of riding I dont even notice it being on, except when trying to look up. Only going up the steepest of hills will I even notice it while riding. I'm unaware of any major cons of the Leatt, but I've read that the EVS neck braces will spread the forces of any impacts across the brace and could break your collar bone. It beats breaking your neck though. The Leatt braces have no surface area lying across the collar bone area.

01-08-2011, 09:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
mosesf110 :::Mini LT50 Rider::: Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Miami,FL Posts: 127	Thanks for the post i never thought about a neck brace. Good investment [witnessed a rider die just minutes before 12am dec. 31]

01-08-2011, 12:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
rinehart_mitch :::Post Whore::: Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 1,885	There is more than a diff in the materials between the cheap ones and the more expensive one woodsrider. THe club and the most expensive one is also adjustable. I wear the Leatte GPX club and i ate it real good three weeks ago on my break, my leg and ribs are finally starting to not hurt. But i also hit my head real good, said i got a concussion. Well my neck felt just fine, it was sore for about a day but didnt hurt. Some people say they will break your collor bones, create more pain in your back, it just depends on what ones you go with, they all put the force in different areas IMO the best one to get is the leatte EDIT Woods rider, the leatte will break your collar bone, the EVS will spread the force out along your shoulders and your back Leatte was the first one out, the best and had all the patents, othe brands tried to make theres but do to patents had to change and compromise their designs so they arent as good __________________ 2006 Z400 sold Last edited by rinehart_mitch; 01-08-2011 at 12:33 PM.

01-09-2011, 06:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
rinehart_mitch :::Post Whore::: Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 1,885	Yeah the fine tuning is nice... It may not lay directly on my collar bone, but if you think about it, it pushes inbetween them on your chest so i guess thats how it would break them... It wasent the worst crash i have had but i sure hurt like hell lol, o well i guess its just a part of the sport, funny thing is that was the last jump i was hittin then pullin off the track to head home for the day... wtf lol, and i have hit that jump 100's of times prior to that... so i guess im just say dont ever get too comfortable __________________ 2006 Z400 sold

01-13-2011, 10:14 PM	#12 (permalink)
rinehart_mitch :::Post Whore::: Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 1,885	yeah idk if it was me being comfortable, or just me tryin to stay out front of some dirt scooters which i do not know how they didnt run me over... All i know is i got a concussion, and bruised my hip really good, its been a month, i can walk, but cant really kick, or put my pants on with otu sitin on the counter in the morn __________________ 2006 Z400 sold

01-22-2011, 09:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
notproyet :::Rookie Rider::: Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1	I had a broken neck from a car racing accident (had a head and neck restraint, without it I would of been killed) so I am getting into just trail riding now. I need something with lots of room for my kneck since my head is now more foward due to the fusion. I tried on a leatte an its ok, need the longer buckes on it. the Evs was too small. anyone try the Alpinestars sb neck brace yet?

01-22-2011, 09:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
rcfan :::Z-250 Rider::: Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Broken Arrow ok Posts: 513	I havent tried the alpine but they are on sale along with the leatt for a really good price. on another fourm dont know te rules per say so if your interested pm and ill tell you. i have worn the leatt and loved after i rode about 20mins in actual riding pos. im just as curious about the alpine too because its so much cheaper as things are tight for me right now till summer hits. __________________ 03 Athena bbk,k.w.springs,port&polish,dyna prog, web540-540, Procircuit fullsystem ,39mmfcr, custom airbox intake built by me w/400ex tube and +4hotrods, Rekluse clutch, Elka LT shocks, burgaurd+2 a-arms, Protaper bars, ASV levers, ODI grips, AC propeg nerfs, ATV foreplay? +1 1/4swinger, Maxxis razor2S, black hyper wheels, Houser plus 1 stem, HID conversion, modded yamaha parking brake, G-force axle, and a woodsrider129 rotorgaurd and quick change clutch cover!

01-23-2011, 08:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
rinehart_mitch :::Post Whore::: Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 1,885	wait for the summer, do it once, do it right __________________ 2006 Z400 sold

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