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1 minute ago, IainB said:

It's strange that some protective kit is compulsory (Helmet, body armour) but others are optional (neck brace, inflatable vest).

I see what your saying, But as a rider at any level. Wouldn't you want to take the best measures to protect yourself. Whether compulsory or not.

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3 minutes ago, Bald Bloke said:

I see what your saying, But as a rider at any level. Wouldn't you want to take the best measures to protect yourself. Whether compulsory or not.

Absolutely, I can't understand why every rider doesn't wear a neck brace unless they don't work, in which case why do a lot of riders wear them. Jason Doyle is wearing an inflatable vest this season, understandable... but Bomber now doesn't wear them. Personally I'd make both compulsory much like air fences. 

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Just now, IainB said:

Absolutely, I can't understand why every rider doesn't wear a neck brave unless they don't work, in which case why do a lot of riders wear them. Jason Doyle is wearing an inflatable vest this season, understandable... but Bomber now doesn't wear them. Personally I'd make both compulsory much like air fences. 

If my son was  even at 250 level, if he didn't have them, he wouldn't ride. 

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1 hour ago, Bald Bloke said:

I see what your saying, But as a rider at any level. Wouldn't you want to take the best measures to protect yourself. Whether compulsory or not.

Neck braces can have a negative impact on performance.

That's why none of the top riders in other sports like Motocross wear them.

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7 hours ago, LagutaRacingFan said:

Neck braces can have a negative impact on performance.

That's why none of the top riders in other sports like Motocross wear them.

I didn’t know that. I was sure I’d seen loads of moto-x riders wearing them but it must have just been a fancy scarf shaped like a neck brace or something like that…….

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8 hours ago, LagutaRacingFan said:

Neck braces can have a negative impact on performance.

That's why none of the top riders in other sports like Motocross wear them.

Irrelevant for speedway. However they can be uncomfortable - with speedway it's really important you can move your body about easily, this was one of the attractions with modern suits over leather because protection wise I don't think they're as good. Adults make choices with risk, that's life. 

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