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The Alpinestars Bionic Neck Support (BNS) is a structure which is designed to work with a helmet to reduce the risk and severity of a catastrophic neck injury (i.e. a paralyzing injury) while riding motocross or off-road. While no product can guarantee protection from all motorcycle injuries, due to the varied dynamics of accidents, the BNS is designed to substantially reduce the likelihood of a career ending neck injury although it must be stated at the outset that it, as with other such systems, may not prevent injuries occurring in all cases. The BNS comes with its own carrying bag for extra convenience.
Patented Pivot Key system: A special magnesium key located at the rear allows the convenient front opening of the device while also allowing it to be dismantled in an emergency.
Patented Fitting System: Fine adjustment of the shoulder height allows a more personalized fit – particularly for individuals who have a shorter than normal neck.
Patented Rear Stabilizer Failure system: In the event of large loads being channelled onto the rear stabilizer (the part that sits on the back). there are a number of deliberate bending and fracture points designed to relieve extreme loads that may be transmitted down the back. These include:
1) Deflection of foam tail
2) Grooves to allow deflection of support structure tip
3) Fracture area of support structure tip
4) Fracture of supporting members (also fracture if subject to side loads that could cause a large rotation to the head).
All parts in contact with the body use an expanded foam compound to distribute the impact force over the widest area yet remain light in weight.
A continuous frame member runs over the shoulders – this means there are no weak points in a critical part of the frame, and that there are no metal pins or screws sitting directly above the shoulders which could be dislodged into the shoulders or collarbone during an accident.
The BNS is supplied with the new XStrap System which allows a smaller, lighter strap (worn over or under the jersey) to secure the device to the rider. The larger A Strap assembly (available in future as a separate accessory) provides a traditional chest strap for those who like to wear the protector tight to the body
Carbon Composite frame to achieve the best stiffness with the lowest weight
Mounting points for accessories assist the integration of the BNS with your own Alpinestars accessories.
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