What do you guys recommend in the way of neck braces? I've been flirting with getting one for a while, and I think it might be time. Just the chance that I'll fall and break my neck is reason enough to get one. But what are your guys' favorite companies and ones? I know AlpineStars makes some pretty good ones, one $200 and another $500, but what others are out there?
Don't waste your money on an EVS. It's basically one of their donuts velcro'd to a flimsy, pliable, plastic frame. Compared to a Leatt or Alpine Star brace, the EVS is Mickey Mouse... no... Minnie Mouse. I tried an EVS when they first came out and took it back after one ride and immediately bought a Leatt. The difference is night and day. You get what you pay for.
I think Im just gonna get the Leatt club brace. I want the full adjustability but dont really need the carbon fiber option.
Someone asked if this is the proper place for this thread... and the answer is no, not really. I really need to work on these types of things. 4 stroke -> Main General -> General (Main) (Things that don't fit in the other categories): This is the biking related catch-all forum. This is the forum to use for things that are not racing, news, meets & get togethers, or Husqvarna bike specific information that will be of interest in 2 years. "I wish they made a WR200" type posts should be here because it will not help someone 2 years from now. Other examples include things that do not attach to the bikes such as: riding gear, riding technique, random youtube videos, casual Husqvarna clothing & swag, non-Husky bikes, Land Use/Legislation, bench racing, chit chat... If the topic does not fit the other forums well, this is the forum to use.
I have been using the EVS for a while now...I find it to be fine in terms of fit and after a while you forget your even wearing it....price wise you cant beat it I did a lot of research when looking at the various brands...and one thing is for sure...no two doctors agree on the merits of braces....and there are a few different schools of thought on how they work...or are supposed to work EVS is designed to decelerate or slow an impact by absorption and it is therefore wider fitting on the shoulders ....conversely the Leatt or Alpinestars relocates the load impact to the shoulders and collarbone.....reading several articles each one has its own merits...the EVS works well with most chest protectors.....and some of the others dont...be prepared to buy a new chest protector....its possible your current one wont fit Some doctors argue that the load transfer braces may cause more extensive collarbone injuries.....but all agree that there is no perfect solution when it comes to broken vertebrae My advise...when in doubt..buy the best one you can afford that fits most comfortably
Most chest protectors introduced in the past 9 months are designed to work with the Leatt and Alpine braces. I think there's a reason for that, and I think the reason is most people are using the Leatt and/or Alpine. At the practice tracks, trails, and at races I see Leatts outnumbering all other brands by a substantial margin.
Yes I agree....leatt and the alpine stars are most popular Ive also see a few of those combo units.....brace and chestie in one unit not sure about that..have to see the reviews
