[frango]

Guys, some of you, besides riding DH bike, ride a motorcycle. Most probably, majority of those ride dirt bikes. But some of you, like me, ride road/sports motorcycles.
Leatt Brace released a specific product for us, recently - STX neck brace http://www.leatt-brace.com/index.php/choose-your-sport/street/leatt-stx-road
When you look at pics, it seems that rear member/support plate (non-adjustable on STX) is pretty low - specially designed for sports bike riding position and motorcycle helmet (much bigger than DH helmet).
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r4/leatt-stx-brace/review.htm
I wonder if it's not too low for use with DH, i.e. TLD D3.
But then, when I look at LB DBX Comp III used with mentioned TLD helmet
http://factoryjackson.com/2012/01/31/review-2012-leatt-dbx-comp-iii/
the space between rear member and surface of the helmet is huge...

What you think, Guys?

 

[FlipFantasia]

good question, I've been wondering the same thing

 

[big-ted]

Sort of related, but I find it intriguing that current thinking in neck braces seems to be to build it as restrictive as possible, whilst still allowing adequate range of motion for the intended activity. I would have thought that a better line of thinking would be to allow as great a range of motion as possible, whilst not risking injury. That way the brace is more accommodating of different body types, riding styles etc.

Some food for thought...

 

[mandown]

food for though, but my brain needs a dentist.

srsly, it matters not now. an ounce of prevention would have saved the pounding of being cured.

get something to protect your head pedestal. anything. trust me.

 

[frango]

So, about 2-3 years after introduction on LB STX I finally had a chance to try it with motorcycle jacket and helmet as well as with DH helmet.
To cut the story short... STX will not with average DH helmet. Rear plate is too low. It's really designed to work on motorcycle and with motorcycle helmet, which is much more bulkier.
See pics below





and for reference


It seems I will get it anyway, to ride with it on a road motorcycle. I've checked US statistics for motorcycle injuries and I got me thinking about increasing my safety.