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Motorcycle Gear: The Neck Brace, and Why I Wear One
"What the heck is that?" Almost immediately, I know the passerby is wondering what the framework is wrapped around my neck and sitting atop my shoulders. While it seems almost impossible to me that anyone in the world wouldn't know what this is by now, I remind myself that not everyone lives in the motorcycle world as I do, and might not know. So I typically reply "it's a neck brace to prevent neck injury in the event of a crash," and then go on to give them a visual of extreme neck movement and how it would stop my helmet (and neck) from being forced into a dangerous, or even catastrophic position.
The other question is always: "Does it work?"
Still not sure of a good way to answer this, I typically respond "Well...I sure hope I never have to find out. But it does make sense to me."
Folks, with literally an infinite number of possible scenarios, crashes, forces, angles, speeds, and measures of velocity inherent in any motorcycle crash, it's really impossible for us to say with any degree of accuracy if a neck brace "would or would not" have made a difference in any specific crash scenario. However, I think it's safe to say that there are plenty of reasons to believe something like this would help, or at least reduce the chances of catastrophic injury. Is a neck brace definitely going to make the difference though? My answer is: A few $hundred$ certainly isn't worth finding out the hard way.
The Alpinestars BNS manual goes on to explain in considerable detail the testing process, reasoning, and design that goes into their Bionic Neck Support. See in the picture to the above/right here exactly how the bottom of my helmet would make contact with the BNS in 'extreme' situations and prevent injury. At the same time, I'm easily able to turn my head in either direction when I'm riding, constantly scanning my surroundings as needed. (This picture was taken on a "Patagonia Experience" motorcycle trip in 2013.)
So a few of my justifications for wearing a neck brace are simple:
- It takes literally a few seconds to put a neck brace on, and I'm putting on a helmet anyway, so hardly any extra time or effort is needed
- I don't find the neck brace restrictive, heavy, or uncomfortable in any way - if anything, it helps me feel more confident that I've done everything possible to stay safe (and confidence leads to better motorcycle riding, right?!?)
- The cost of a neck brace like the Alpinestars Bionic is practically nothing compared to hospital bills (or worse)
With all that in mind, what if a neck brace did make the difference someday in your motorcycle safety needs? Again, I'm not planning on finding out personally if they work or not, as I've had my motorcycle crashes and surgery, and find all of these endeavors are something I don't want more of. As I continue to ride the world though, I simply can't see a reason not to wear one.
(Excerpt from Alpinestars Bionic Neck Support manual below)
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For the past seven years, former Dirt Rider magazine editors Ken Faugh t and Mark Kariya , have been working to build the world’s best VIP dual-sport, adventure bike, dirt bike, enduro and off-road tours and events. They have teamed up with some of America's best off-road riders to create what is unquestionably the most-exclusive rides in the most-scenic locations, and they are all guided motorcycle tours.
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This ride is an exclusive 4-night, 5-day luxury outing, and cost ranges from $3295 to $3995 per person. This is a high-end adventure, designed for real off-road riding enthusiasts. Although we encourage our customers to ride their personal street-legal dual-sport bikes, we do have several rentals for those who really need a bike.
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This massive four-story “log cabin” which will serve as our base camp. It’s more like a luxurious mini-resort with an indoor pool, hot tub, game room, chef’s kitchen, etc. It sits on over 10 acres and is able to sleep 60 people. This is an ultra high-end adventure and all rooms are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Oh yeah, there are also 16 restrooms!
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Our goal is to create an amazing experience for all, and we have worked diligently to find the perfect balance of riding and off-bike enjoyment. Mark Kariya and Ken Faught are arguably the two most-traveled professional off-road motorcycle journalists in the world. They have done off-road motorcycle tours in Peru , Zimbabwe , Botswana , Mexico , Canada , Costa Rica , Ecuador , Senegal , and Chile . Separately, they have ridden in 40 of the United States as well as Australia and several countries in Europe .
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More than 250 -miles of riding, movie night, epic benchracing, several surprises, learn trail advocacy, riding & tech tips, “as a professional dirt-bike racer, i guess i’ve become best known lately for riding any type of race, from supercross to extreme enduros like erzberg to flat track to hill climbs. so, hearing about the luxury dual-sport tours that speed & sport adventures plans definitely interests me since it’d be nice to ride and just take in the scenery then bench race with the guys later. that's why i became one of the owners.” ~ ryan sipes | international six-days enduro (isde) overall winner, "now that i’m cutting back from racing full-time, i can definitely see myself on one of the speed & sport adventures rides. i don’t think anyone’s ever done anything to this level, and the crew behind it is full of legends who’ve been very successful in the industry." ~ kailub russell | 8-time gncc champ / isde world trophy winner / racing legend.
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“I’ve been racing for a long time, and it seems like Ken Faught and Mark ‘Kato’ Kariya have been around almost as long. Their work in the magazines has always been outstanding and with their combined experience in events and rides, the Speed & Sport Adventures dual-sport tours are sure to be awesome. We are quickly making a name for ourselves as the best enduro tours in the United States. "
~ Paul Krause | Former Red Bull KTM Dakar Rally Rider / Team Green Kawasaki Racer
“Though I made my living playing basketball, motorcycles was my first love, part of me always wanted to race motorcycles and I naturally read all the magazines. I feel like I know Ken Faught and Mark Kariya through their work in those magazines, and with guys like Destry Abbott, Grant Langston and others, the Speed & Sport Adventures dual-sport tours sound awesome and I’m looking forward to participating in them. "
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