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Favorite Neck Brace?

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Posted by: BadCRC

I'm looking at different neck brace options and am leaning towards PCS.

Let everyone know what you like! :thumb:


Posted by: Lonewolf

i am using the PCS 1.5" neck brace. i wore if for the first time on friday and it never bothered me at all.


Posted by: Jonala

I've been using my PCS collar for 2 years. No problem with it. I've been very happy with it. I'm going to get one for my 12 year old nephew who is just starting to ride dirt bikes.


Posted by: BadCRC

Thanks for the votes and replies. I think I'm going to pick up a PCS 1.5" collar.


Posted by: Slips

http://dirtrider.net/forums3/showthread.php?t=96609

Link to my crash above. Had the 1.0 on. First time ever. No idea if it helped but neck is fine.


Posted by: DEX

Nobody ever tried the Sixsixone Neck roll? I ordered one and it hasnt come in yet but I was just wondering why people didnt like it


Posted by: rickyd

Voted for the PCS 1.0" I feel it also helps protect the collar bone, have never noticed, while riding and since it attached too you chest protector, dont forget too put it on or lose it..
RIck


Posted by: rickyd

Quote:
Originally Posted by rickyd
Voted for the PCS 1.0" I feel it also helps protect the collar bone, RIck


This past weekend, the kid took a pretty hard fall, smacked the back of his helmet off the trail and snapped his collar bone.. I still stand by the PCS though..
RIck


Posted by: Nice Guy Eddie

yeah.... My understanding of collar bone breaks.. (I don't have one, but have watched many snap, and accompanied more than a couple people to the ER with them)... is that it is usualy a result of putting out your arms to stop the fall.... the arm takes the blow and transfers to the collar bone, which in turn snaps if it can't take the load... They aren't usualy caused by direct impact on the bone.. (but certainly could be occasionaly)

The best advice, from my understanding, is to tuck and roll with the crash to dispurse the impact... NOT put out your arms like you would if you tripped while walking.... but that is very hard to remember when you're about to smack the ground


Posted by: mxer842

EVS RC2, no other brace is worthy of protecting me.


Posted by: MXGirl230

PCS 1.0" for me. I had a pretty bad crash two years ago (landed on head, 4th gear pinned). The physical therapist I had couldn't figure out why I didn't have any neck injuries. He wanted to know what kind of helmet I was wearing. I told him that I was wearing a my helmet, chest protector and neck brace and he said it was a good thing. B/C I probably would have had more than just a severe concussion (w/minor brain damage.. ). I haven't ridden w/out it since. I have also noticed more and more people are wearing the PCS at the tracks around here. Especially young kids.

I had an EVS one at one time, but hated it. Rubbed my neck and didn't like it rubbing on my helmet.


Posted by: Smit-Dog

I've worn the PCS 1.5" for a few years now.... started wearing it after recovering from a broken collarbone. I agree that a neck brace is not a likely guarantee against another CB break, but figure it will help prevent against serious neck injuries.

A few weeks ago I went through some thick branches that were supposed to move, but didn't. Clotheslined me off the bike, and nearly crushed my windpipe. Still a little sore to swallow 3 weeks later. Makes the frontal neck coverage provided by the EVS a little more appealing.


Posted by: MX-727

OMG!


Posted by: Studboy

I have the EVS and so far so good. I wear it all the time now.


Posted by: +30

this is an old topic, but i have been using my 1.5pcs for 3 yrs. I dont notice it while riding but photos show that while riding my properly fit and adjusted chest protector naturally sags down in the back pulling the pcs which is tied to the protector with it. Even with the proper amount of slack in the tie strings it just wants to kind of float back and down. That being said I have several crashes that Im sure I could feel the helmet come in contact with the neck support and Im sure it helped stop my neck moving in that sideways direction. Also when overjumping since the pcs is open in the front there is no protection from snapping your head forward and down. I am going to try one of the other full coverage style units just to compare. I tried one of those that velcros across the front and it just feels pretty bad. Its hard to forget your wearing it.Especially if you have a chest protector on that bumps it around. Plus during hot motos Im not sure I would like wearing it. So for comfort Id say pcs, but protection I would have to guess and say on of those neck nut styles IMHO.


Posted by: mx547

i just got a 661 neck roll. very uncomfortable, i hate it. i'll keep wearing it for safety's sake but i'll be glad when it falls apart and i can try something else.


Posted by: Racerboy

I have the PCS 1.0 and I like it. Very low profile and doesnt bother me at all to wear. I do notice it slightly but if I didnt notice it at all I doubt it would do anything. Also instead of using PCS's mounting system I just used 2 zip ties at the front. It looks cleaner and I dont see any reason that the rear needs to be tied down. I also have the EVS RC1 and its a total PITA to wear. It gets hot, it moves around and is just plain UNCOMFORTABLE. As a result it sat and never got used. I tried to with the opening to the front and with the opening to the back and it was best with the opening to the back. After a lap or two though it would be sideways. Also I am 5'6 and dont have a long neck and the 1.0 was really nice. I might be able to wear the 1.5 too but the 1.0 is just nice and comfy. So far without having crash tested it I give it a thumbs up! Also they have super fast shipping! I didnt pay any extra to upgrade my shipping and I ordered it friday and it got here monday! :D


Posted by: JD_MXRacer

i like my evs rc3. its low profile and doesnt get in the way. its very comfortable and it helps also


Posted by: kaboom1371

the one that you'll get coming out of OR after shattering your C1 works pretty good. A little uncomfortable but works well....lol



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