LEATT CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF PROTECTION AND PERFORMANCE [Video]

Twenty years ago, Dr. Chris Leatt witnessed the heartbreaking loss of a fellow motocross racer. This incident inspired him to create a neck brace to guard against common neck injuries, and he spent the following three years developing a rough prototype designed to work with a helmet to provide significant neck protection.

This was the humble beginning of the Leatt brand. The award-winning Leatt-Brace not only defined the category but also revolutionised neck protection.

As more riders embraced the brace, neck injuries declined.

Fast forward to today, and Leatt has become a top name in mountain biking and extreme motorsports protection. Founder Dr. Chris Leatt says, “For the past 20 years, it’s been incredibly rewarding to know our passion and products have revolved around saving lives.”

A ten-year independent study by Great Lakes EMS Inc. showed the effectiveness of wearing a neck brace: without one, neck injuries were …