Leatt GPX 5.5 Neck Brace Product Review

2014 sees the release of the 100% new Leatt GPX 5.5 neck brace, dubbed the most technologically advanced neck brace ever. Into Motocross, BMX or MTB and looking for the perfect neck brace? Then this is the brace for you! Get the info on the GPX 5.5 in our product review where we rate the brace 5 out of 5.

Effectiveness, comfort and safety are all a must when it comes to protective gear and the GPX 5.5 offers all of this by allowing more freedom of motion and the option of adjustment to closely meet your needs. The correct fit of the brace enabled by the adjustment is not only for comfort but also ensures the optimization of effectiveness of the neck brace.

Leatt claims that no other neck brace can be adjusted to fit the rider as well as this brace, and after giving the GPX 5.5 a test ride, we have to agree. It is quick and easy to adjust the brace with the rear and front sliding SureFit adjusters to fit your body shape, and without any tools – bonus. The brace can also be re-adjusted at any time when worn with different kit or for growing kids. The improved CoreFlex rear thoracic strut can now also be set to 4 different setting at 0, 5, 10 and 15 degrees in just seconds.

The GPX 5.5 also has lowered side areas adding to the wearability and comfort of the brace. The front and back features of the brace have new molded padding and a new split design which enables a great dissipation of energy transferred to the body. During impact the brace is designed to be rigid enough to transmit energy while mutable crumple zones and fracture points will break away or bend at pre determined levels of stress, thus contributing to the riders safety.

Some key features of the Leatt GPX5.5

-Engineered by Bio Medical engineers and a medical doctor then tested by some of the fastest athletes in the world.
-100% new chassis design
-Increased helmet and head freedom of movement with the new rim striking platform
-Sliding rear and front SureFit adjusters
-4 angle adjustments of the rear thoracic strut
-Over the shoulder adjustement for various neck lengths and helmet rim profiles
-Rear and front splits improved for better comfort and movement
-Spring loaded push button open / close system
-Emergency release mechanism
-Collarbone cutout to prevent the helmet and brace damaging fragile bones
-Upper surface injected foam padding is easier to clean and is more durable
-Folding rear strut to accommodate easier packing
-Two adult sizes and one junior size

The Leatt GPX 5.5 is available nationwide in Black, White, Red or Orange for R3699.00. For dealer enquiries, visit the Leatt website and click on the “where to buy” tab.