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... : 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... 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 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