Alpinestars Bionic Neck Support Neck Brace Off-Road Body Armor -
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Motorcycle Off-Road
Body Armor Apparel Description |
Information
The Bionic Neck Support (BNS) is a structure which
works with the helmet to attempt to reduce the
severity of a catastrophic neck injury. No product
can guarantee protection from all motorcycle
injuries, due to the varied dynamics of accidents,
thus the BNS may not prevent injuries in all cases.
Function
The BNS functions by providing an alternative load
path when the neck is compressed. If the helmet is
in contact with the neck support at the moment of
impact the overall load passing through the neck
can be reduced, which may prevent a fracture from
occurring. There is also a reduced injury from
muscular injuries associated with extremes of head
movement. Customers should be aware that in a
catastrophic impact the aim of the device is to
sacrifice other bones in order to preserve the neck,
however in less critical situations precautions have
been taken to limit this (see Features below). When
compared to soft ‘neck roll’ devices the protection
afforded is significantly better, because being soft
these devices just squash down when the neck is
compressed and are mainly of use in muscular
injuries only.
Modification
As with any riding equipment, riders should choose
the equipment that is best fitting and suited to
their body. No neck device should roll around over
the shoulder.
Features
The Bionic Neck Support contains the following
engineered features:
. Patented Pivot Key system: A special magnesium key
located at the rear allows the convenient front
opening of the device while also allowing it to be dismantled in an
emergency
. Patented Fitting System: Fine adjustment of the
shoulder height allows a more personalized fit –
particularly for individuals who have a shorter than normal neck
. Patented Rear Stabiliser Failure system: In the
event of large loads being channeled onto the rear
stabiliser (the part that sits on the back). there are a number of
deliberate bending and fracture
points designed to relieve extreme loads that may be transmitted down the
back. These include:
Deflection of foam tail, Grooves to allow deflection of support structure
tip, Fracture area of support
structure tip, Fracture of supporting members (also fracture if subject
to side loads that could cause
a large rotation to the head).
. Collar Bone preservation 1: All parts in contact
with the body use an expanded foam compound to
distribute the impact force over the widest area yet remain light in
weight
. Collar Bone preservation 2: A continuous frame
member runs over the shoulders – this means there
are no weak points in a critical part of the frame, and that there are no
metal pins or screws sitting
directly above the shoulders which could be dislodged into the shoulders
or collarbone during an
accident
. Choice of Strap Systems: The BNS is supplied with
the new XStrap System which allows a smaller,
lighter strap (worn over or under the jersey) to secure the device to the
rider. The larger A Strap
assembly (available in future as a separate accessory) provides a
traditional chest strap for those
who like to wear the protector tight to the body
. Carbon Composite frame to achieve the best
stiffness with the lowest weight
. Mounting points for accessories: Assist the
integration of the BNS with your own Alpinestars
accessories
Sizes
Available in 3 sizes, Small, Medium & Large
Sizing Table
. Chest Circumference (cm): 85 (33.5") = 42(EU)
. Chest Circumference (cm): 90 (35.5") = 46(EU) =
36(US)
. Chest Circumference (cm): 95 (37.4") = 48(EU) =
38(US)
. Chest Circumference (cm): 100 (39.4") = 50(EU) =
40(US)
. Chest Circumference (cm): 105 (4145") = 52(EU) =
42(US)
. Chest Circumference (cm): 110 (43.3") = 54(EU) =
44(US)
. Chest Circumference (cm): 115 (45.25") = 56(EU) =
46(US)
. Chest Circumference (cm): 120 (47.25") = 60(EU) =
50(US)
Note:
. Call our Toll Free Hotline at 800-288-0640 for
pre-order and more info
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