smccrory Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 Hey Ohio Riders, do you use a Leatt, Atlas or other brand neck brace while you ride? What about on the street? If so, could you share your experiences? I have three neck vertebrae that don't have much disc left, and even they're bulging into my spinal canal. I can still ride, and am working up to getting surgery over the winter, but it got me thinking about neck braces as a way to protect my spine from catastrophic failure if I were to go down. Think of it as additional protection to the helmet. I'm most attracted to the Atlas Air because it appears lighter and easier to get on an off. They get good reviews and I've also seen them for as low as $240 with shipping, making them a lot more obtainable than the Leatt lines. However they seem to be primarily used by dirt riders. I'd want to use mine for both light dual-sport and also street riding. What do you think guys? Would a brace be too much of a hassle to use, even the Atlas Air? Do they provide enough protection to justify the money? Do you know anyone else to wear one on the street? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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blue03636 Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 I have used a leatt and now use the hitair vest. The leatt was nice but I got the wrong size to use with a back and chest protector. Just had to fasten one latch and it's on, doesn't really get much easier. Never noticed it while riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccrory Posted August 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyB Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Pony has all the above mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccrory Posted August 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Pony has all the above mentioned.Really? Sweet, I'll swing by. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccrory Posted September 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 FYI I bought the Atlas and used it extensively last weekend. I like it! Very light, doesn't restrict my movement in normal use on the road or choppy dirt trails, but looks like it would keep my neck from bending wildly if I hit the ground. Definitely worth the roughly $250 I paid for some peace of mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccrory Posted September 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 (edited) Finally, I did a quick informal review in case anyone is interested: Edited September 12, 2015 by smccrory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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