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Dr Chris Leatt: LEATT
Just over 20 years ago, neurosurgeon Dr Chris Leatt witnessed his friend and fellow rider die from a neck injury. Dr Leatt decided to find a solution to reduce neck injuries and three years later he sold his first neck brace and then formed his company LEATT which would go on to make body protection gear and then a full range of rider gear and more. Dr Leatt explains how a neck brace works to protect you and we discover in what applications the neck brace works best.
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Airbag Vests Required in Dakar - Thierry Viardot, who’s in charge of safety and technical at the Dakar, talks about airbag requirements and why that means optional neck braces can no longer be worn.
Thierry Viardot - Dakar Technical Coordinator - DAKAR
Thierry Viardot started racing motocross when he was still in school and by the age of 20 he was involved in motorcycle competitions. He’s had a long career in motorsports and has been the technical and safety manager of the Dakar since 2020.