Why a Neck Brace:
Most people who have had a serious crash (Dirtbike, ATV, Adv and bicycle) say:
“Gee, I wish I’d worn a neck brace – or, on the other side… thank goodness I was wearing one…
There are many write-ups, studies specifications and information about neck braces and the benefits of using them.
In short: A neck brace is the helmet for your neck. It prevents the over rotation of your head and helps to limit the over-extension of your spinal cord.
If you need to decide between some bling and a neck brace… protective gear is the logical choice.
Dress for the fall: Leatt invented the neck brace and they have a lot of experience in this regard.
Leatt did almost all the pioneering work regarding neck braces long before anyone else even started. Leatt’s founder Dr Chris Leatt is not only a successful businessman, but he also studied medicine.
Combining Dr. Leatt’s expert knowledge of bodies, motorcycles and sound business principles make the Leatt Brace a great choice.
There are basically four models to choose from, the Leatt GPX 3.5, 4,5 5.5 and the 6.5.
The Leatt GPX 3.5 is a budget, lightweight neck brace of which the adjustability is limited. It is made of Polycarbonate. The 3.5 brace ability to take more than one serious impact force is not great, but it will give you the necessary protection when you need it.
On the other side of the spectrum Leatt has the GPX 6.5 brace. Made from carbon fibre, it is light, strong and has the most adjustability within the Leatt models.
The GPX 5.5 is the middle of the range Leatt neck brace and the most popular. The 5.5 brace is made out of composite material which makes it stronger than the 3.5 and more impact resistant. The 5.5 model is 200 grams heavier than the GPX 6.5, but significantly cheaper.
You can look them up and here’s a vid about this lot:
RSP for the current stock of neck braces:
3.5 – R3 995.00 incl vat
4.5 – R4 995.00 incl vat
5.5 – R5 995.00 incl vat
6.5 – R8 495.00 incl vat
Leatt do have great specials on the older colour models at various stockists around the country – a good time to invest in one. Chat to your dealer.
