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noodles
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Joined: 31 Mar 2006
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 Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 6:11 pm Post subject: Leatt or Alpine star neck brace? |
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Just after some info , can any one tell me which neck brace they prefer, mainly interested in people that have worn both and why they now use the one they do.
Pros and Cons of each would also be appreciated.
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Haggis
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Joined: 22 Apr 2007
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Location: Lucindale SA
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hey Noodles,
I ve only run the leatt but tried on both before i decided. The alpinestar just didnt sit well imo and just never felt right. It was the one i wanted but then i tried the leatt and it just felt right and was far more comfortable. Not sure about pros and cons as a lot of people run both. Some swear by one or the other but thats sometimes due to sponsorship etc. Best to try both and decide . But im sure if fitted correct they both do the job they are meant to. |
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noodles
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What size Leatt have you got?
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JimmyO
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| ive only trued and used the leatt but absolutely love it. i've got the leatt adventure and when i first tried it on didnt like it too much. but with a few adjustments it came good and now i dont ride without it. just make sure it fits with your armour and helmet before you buy whichever one you go for as not all will fit that well. |
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PeteW
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| Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2011 10:18 pm Post subject: |
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there is another one worth looking at too Noodles. an Omega neck brace. got one at work if you want to try one on
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Haggis
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Joined: 22 Apr 2007
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Location: Lucindale SA
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| Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 4:48 pm Post subject: |
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| Mine is just the Adult size club leatt , has all the different clips to make it smaller or larger etc. Im happy with the med clips so far. Only one size for adults then a kids size. |
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JRE
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| Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 6:07 pm Post subject: |
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| dude borrow mine when i see you next try it for yourself. I have a Leatt. saved me at Finke helmet did its job too, but died in the process. Got a Shark now it fits alot better with the brace. The leatt fits well with my pressure suit and my Zacspeed armour. The shape of your helmet will determine how well it fit most of all. However it is a top product. |
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skidplate
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Joined: 19 Oct 2008
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| Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 10:02 pm Post subject: |
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Tried both on . Couldn't see how the Alpinestar one would protect you in a full flexion. I thought that the design was faulty.
It was also designed for a narrow neck and rubbed on the sides.
Got the Leat. Feels a quality item.
Only in the first 2 minutes you are aware of it.
After that you don't even notice.
I also use it with the Zackspeed armour and it fits perfectly.
Try all of them on and see what you like. |
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kelv#66
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Joined: 06 Jul 2010
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| mate take your armor and helmet into the shop when you buy any shop that sells them should have someone that knows how to set them up if they dont go to another shop my experiance is that the leatt is the far better product on me it restricts the movement alot more |
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JONO
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| I use a leatt but have tried both on and the leatt is so much more comfortable. A lot of armours are designed to fit with it now, and those that don't can usually be modified to fit. |
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mitch41
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| Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 7:20 pm Post subject: |
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Hi noodles
I havn't used both but i own a leatt and swear by it, it has saved my neck on various occasions. I have heard that the alpinestar doesnt fit everyone, (im not sure but i think they might be a set size) whereas the leatt has a heap of adjustment |
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