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. |
