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Independently, lab and rider tested and proven to reduce neck forces and neck injuries by transferring the load during an accident away from the fragile bones in the neck.
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*Up to 89% reduction in critical cervical spine injuries
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*Collarbone injuries up to 45% MORE likely WITHOUT MTB neck braces
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*Independent Moto motorcycle study by Action Sports EMS
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Engineered collarbone cut-out to keep your helmet rim away from your most fragile bones.
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The optimal helmet rim striking platform is designed to redistribute neck forces and provide the helmet with freedom of movement.
Does a LEATT® Brace Work with All Helmet Types and Styles?
Generally, the LEATT® MTB neck braces work with all helmet types, whether the head is stopped by the helmet rim or by the chin. The sizing, fitment, and adjustments are crucial to achieving the correct fit and function, much like the sizing of a helmet. We always advocate wearing a full-face helmet wherever possible for safety reasons. The Leatt® MTB neck brace sizing and adjustment chart can be found by clicking here.
Are Neck Braces Dangerous?
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The best way to answer this question is by looking at the complex, cold facts. The Great Lakes EMS Action Sports Study provides real-world MTB neck-brace statistics drawn from a substantial 10-year database.
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Action Sports EMS is an ambulance service that caters to the amateur motocross industry in five US states. It works directly for the AMA, providing transport and care at events and often attending to more than 1,000 riders in one weekend.
Myth busting
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Some of the horrific fallacies out there include the belief that MTB neck braces can break your collarbone or upper back. The myth that neck braces can be dangerous has been completely dispelled by the Great Lakes study.
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Here are the main findings of the report.
For a link to their study, please click here. For our in-house testing and data, please click here.