EVS neck brace

[scott411]

we sell the normal leatt now, it will depend on the price if we sell the adventure model, if its $400 i will conventrate on the EVS

brace is not on my website yet as i can not confirm delivary dates at this stage,

[timmehpwr]

after breaking my hip last year i'm pretty keen to get some proper riding gear so theres less chance of going through all that again ...

i've had my eye on these evs rc-evolution neck braces for a while in the kiwirider mags, very keen to order one as well, just sent an email to your site scott

[clmintie]

If they come in her size, I'd like one for Grace.

[Buddy L]

After breaking my fro (yes my aff-fro)
Ill be looking and most likely buy a new neck brace before i go riding again.

[oldguy]

I'd be keen if they come in a kids size.

[telliman]

any news on delivery dates yet?

[Danger]

Here are some reports on the EVS brace.

http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/sho....php?p=6984583

[Reckless]

Thats a good score Danger thanks for that!! Great look at the EVS.

The only thing still worrying me is the ease of use. I don't want to have to strip all my gear off to get the under arm straps etc done up (even if they are preset for me) every time I want to get on the bike. Even if you don't use the underarm straps when your using a suit of armour it looks like a mission. I usually strip my jersey of and keep the armour on when I'm trying to cool off and even that looked like a bit of a hassle to get off with that brace.
The leatt Adventure looks so much simpler. Slip it on before your helmet and off again when you've been for your few laps around Ardmore, done a lap on a Mr moto ride or done a few trails for an hour or so at the sandpit.
I don't want to wear the thing all day, its to hot some days for that and I definitely don't want to struggle out of (or even partly out of) a sweaty sticky pressure suit more than once at the end of the day.
It looks like it will do the job well but it just looks like its a bit bulky and to much hassle to get on and off.
I'm gonna wait for the Cheapo model Leatt to hit the stores!!

[A&R]

Count me in too Scott. I'll need at least two now. me and the boy. maybe 5. God help me!

[scott411]

the EVS is no harder than the leatt to put on, if not easier, the leatt can be a bit of a pin wiht certain types of armour,

should have them in stock in about 10 days,

Danger - i can not send you pm's, can you send me your ph number

[Danger]

Thanks Scott

09 832 0153

[scott411]

I now have these in Stock, i have limited numbers of Mediums and LArges available, they are $299 rrp, and i will do free freight anywhere in NZ for that price, Pm me or call if you want more information,

cheers



Scott

[Danger]

Just trying mine on now, I don't feel any need for the optional straps once the chest protector is on. Extremely easy to get on and off and after watching my mates struggle to get in and out of their Leatt I'm greatful for that!
Its very comfortable and it doesn't feel like its going to take any getting used to at all. Once my helmet is on to push the front of the EVS neck roll down a little if anything I'm more comfortable than with just my chest protector on. Once my helmet is on it does not seem too restrictive as far as looking down or around is concerned. It seems most of the protection is aimed at lateral head movement (trying to touch your ear to your shoulder). It does restrict movement back and forward as designed but not to the degree that it is annoying or will restrict you in any normal way when out trail riding and looking down or up like I've heard the Leatt does. Perhaps it does not provide the same level of protection as the Leatt but it feels to me that the range of movement is a nice compromise between comfort, ease of use and protection for a darn good price!
Will report back after I've ridden with it (I won't say crash tested it because I hope to never have to do that).

Thanks Scott for the great deal!

[Danger]

Just got back. Do not use one of these for the first time in a race! They do effect your riding in that because your head is a little more restricted I found that small corrections in body position when riding by moving your head means that you do not have the same control as usual. I'm sure with a few more hours or rides that the adjustments in riding style will happen automatically.
And you definatley get hotter, I guess thats to be expected.
Ducking under branches was a little trickier as you had to actually put your eyes downwards more, taking your eyes of the track.
So those are the negatives. The positives are that its definatly an easy neck brace to fit and remove in comparison to the hassles that my two riding mates have with their Leatts. They tend to leave theirs on for the duration of the day where as the EVS is simple to remove if your taking a break.
I did feel more restriction with riding with the brace than I did when trying it on at home. This is comforting because thats kind of what its meant to do, restrict head and neck movement. Having said that I did some bush bashing through a block of trees where there were no trails (making my own trail) and there was never any hint of a snarl up or anything catching where as the bike came out the other end with all manner of plant life hanging of foot pegs, around wheels etc.

So overall I reckon this is a very functional good value piece of protective gear and I wouldn't hesitate to recomend that anyone purchases one. I understand Scott only has a few in stock so I would get in quick if you want one.

[crackle]

Hi Danger, cheers for the feedback so soon, we have them in stock at CYCLETREADS too, but also only a couple left. I will do a free MINDTHE GAP 2 DVD to anyone who comes in and mentions this reply on KB.
The Next shipment is a few weeks away and again BLK only for now, but no gaurantee as already been waiting so long due to excessive world wide demand.
Have you tried to adjust the layers in the foam neck section for a better fit depending on your neck size? Might help with movement?
For those looking to order:
Approx sizing is defined by rider weight: 1kg = 2.2 pounds
S/youth 50-100pounds
M 100-150 pounds
L 150-200 pounds
XL 200+ pounds.

This surprised me as I worked out to be Large when I had back ordered a M as I am 75kg and the M did feel a bit tight.

Cheers and always go big, from Craig.