| Troy Lee Designs - Leatt Moto GPX Sport Neck Brace
- Materials – Glass Reinforced Nylon Lower and Carbon Fiber Upper
- Weight: Medium – 780grams
- Medium: 16 years + (average to bigger build maximum 235 pounds)
The Leatt-Brace™ is an injection produced glass reinforced nylon
or carbon fiber and Kevlar neck brace system designed by medical
professionals and motorcycle enthusiasts to help prevent:
- Hyperflexion: extreme forward head movement
- Hyperextension: extreme rearward head movement
- Lateral Hyperflexion: extreme sideways head movement
- Axial loading: compression of the spinal column due to the effect of force on the helmet
- Posterior hypertranslation: rearward movement of the head/helmet on the neck.
There is currently no other neck protection system available for
motorcyclists that can effectively help prevent all of the above
potential injuries. The design rationale behind the Leatt-Brace™ is to
bring the head to a controlled stop. This is achieved by providing a
padded rigid structure that acts as an alternate load path for neck
forces. Helmet impacts otherwise transmitted from the helmet to skull
and then to the neck are re-directed from the helmet to the brace to
other body structures in a safe way.
The design of the Leatt-Brace™ prevents the helmet/head from
projecting over the brace and therefore prevents a fulcrum action,
which has been documented in literature pertaining to the use of collar
devices. The Leatt-Brace™ MOTO GPX works with most types of body armor
and chest protectors. It is also suitable for use by Superbike riders.
Over long distances, the Leatt-Brace™ will also offer some relief from
neck fatigue. Only leathers with a hump require minor modification.
The X-Strap (for upright riding position) and GP-Strap (for
Superbike leathers with a hump), included with the MOTO GPX, are
designed for the extreme rider who may experience 'float' at high speed
(Superbike) or in a big air and flat-out whoop situations (motocross).
Note: Not all riders will find the X-Strap and the GP-Strap necessary.
The Leatt-Brace™ MOTO GPX is compatible with all motorcycle helmet
types and our design allows riders an adequate range of movement. The
Leatt-Brace™ MOTO GPX is designed for use on all motorcycles and ATVs
for competition use, recreational riding and daily commuting. The
Leatt-Brace™ has been tested by BMW Munich, KTM Works Riders, the SABS
(South African Bureau of Standards). It is also endorsed by MSA
(Motorsport South Africa). |
