Updates from C.Y.A. Protective Gear

All Sports Dynamics Motocross Wrist Braces get ama...

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:06:39 GMT

We've always loved AllSport Dyamics Wrist Brace and I guess we aren't the only one. Transworld Motocross just reviewed it their latest issue. Here are their findings. To see full article click here

ALLSPORTS DYNAMICS WRIST BRACE

Transword Motocross RATING: 9.5

WHAT IT IS:

Allsport Dynamics is the originator of off-the-shelf wrist protection as well as custom wrist braces. But with the advancement of OTS technology, the company has decided to put the majority of its focus on the universal OTS brace rather than the high dollar super-expensive custom made braces. The frame of the OTS brace is made out of an epoxy resin, carbon fiber, and Kevlar composite with a lace liner consisting of two straps—one on the palm and one on the forearm—to keep it in place and allow for fitment on varying sizes of wrists. There are also three different wrist stops—zero degrees, 20 degrees, and 40 degrees—that can be mounted to give the wrist less or more movement depending on a rider’s preference or range of motion in their wrist. Also adding to the adjustment of the brace is that there are two thumb straps. One is designed to be cut off depending on what arm the brace is needed for.

HITS:

Like any type of brace or protective gear, the Allsports Dynamics OTS brace takes a little getting used to, but once you do the lightweight frame and comfortable adjustable liner make it almost unnoticeable. For riders that have recently injured their wrists, these braces are a must have. And the varying stops, which allow you to graduate up to the smallest once your range of motion increases, make the wrist work great for riders rehabbing after an injury. The lace liner helps with the comfort factor of the brace, as it allows for it to not be tightened down too much, giving room for the always dreaded arm pump if it occurs. While we’re on the subject of armpump, though, we must say that once you have the lace liner tightness dialed in, the OTS brace doesn’t add to the armpump factor. Here at TWMX , quite a few staffers actually wear either one or two OTS braces as a preventative measure, as they started wearing one after an injury and haven’t stopped.

MISSES:

It’s really difficult to find a miss about this product, but if we had to we would have to say that the palm strap wears out, albeit after quite some time though. Also, it would be nice if somehow the brace stopped the wrist from being pushed forward in the event of a crash, but without putting something on the palms and obstructing your grip, that seems like a difficult task.

THE VERDICT:

If you have ever suffered a wrist injury or if you just want to prevent one, take a look at the Allsport Dynamics OTS Brace, you won’t be disappointed. It’s lightweight, comfortable, and does a great job of keeping you just that much safer when you ride.

Thanks Transworld and Brendon Lutes for this great review!

Think the Leatt Brace is too much?! Check this out...

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:33:44 GMT

We just received these photos from EVS, along with their specs below, as they get ready to roll out their new RC-Evolution Race Collar. Check out their text, as well as clicking any photo for a larger image.

All three models are available in red, white, blue and black in Youth, Small, and Medium, and there’s an additional pink model available in the Youth size.

Suggested retail for these? $170.

Blue.

White.

Black.

Pink.

EVS RC-EVOLUTION??

The race collar has EVOlved. Introducing the EVS RC-EVOLUTION race collar system. Providing the ultimate in neck protection, the RC-EVOLUTION has been designed from its inception with the assistance of top orthopedic professionals to reduce neck compression and extension related injuries (the cause of serious spinal chord damage). The RC- EVOLUTION has a customizable ergonomic fit that works with the rider to ensure comfort and maximum impact protection. Reducing overall weight and bulk, the vented design allows air to move freely through it, helping to keep you cool.

Why does the EVS RC-EVO do this better than other braces out there? The EVS RC-EVO offers more effective load transfer to the shoulders, and deals with filling the space between helmet and shoulders more effectively than other devices. It avoids putting unnecessary pressures on the upper body in otherwise benign crashes. Other plusses are the better simplicity of use, the way-easier adjustability, the lower weight, lower bulk (oh, yeah!), and: it works with OUR roost guards, but also with anybody else’s. And did we mention that it looks like a piece of high-tech art, moto jewelry, eye-candy. Stay in one piece, but in comfort and in style. And as usual, delivered to you straight from the leading global protection experts at EVS.

Collar:

Modular collar for easy ergonomic fit
TPR frontal closure
Hook and loop connection for on-the-fly attachment and detachment
Adjustable height allows a customized fit

Chassis:

Soft rubberized leading edges for added comfort?
Structural back and shoulder support?
Mesh covered vents to increase airflow
Light weight design
No buckles, bolts or screws involved

Liner:

Soft hidden tether for optional chest protector attachment
Removable so you can pull it off and throw it in the wash
Vented liner has sculpted contours for breath-ability and airflow

Strap Attachment (removable):

Reinforced padded straps to keep the system secure
Buckle-less sternum strap (hook and loop) for micro size adjustment??

Sizes:

Large (150-250lbs)?, Medium (100-150lbs), ?Youth (50-100lbs)

Want one?! Click on the link! www.cyaprotectivegear.com!!!

Motocross Leatt Brace Proof you MUST have one!

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:32:47 GMT

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Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:27:55 GMT

Proof you should gear up this season!

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:02:20 GMT

Cover Your Butt with Padded Shorts

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:41:39 GMT

Get your butt covered!

Here is a look at our favorite padded shorts for Mountain Biking, Motocross, Skateboard and Snowboarding :

Crash Pads - Crash Pads makes great padded shorts and padded pants.

Crash Pads Mesh Long Underwear- They'll keep you warm and they have padding on the tailbone, hip and knees. Great for sking and boarding
Crash Pads Mesh Underwear - Cooler material makes these shorts good for summer sports like skatboarding although they have all the right padding for snowboarding as well.
Crash Pads Power Underwear - If you don't like the idea of mesh the high tech moisture management fabric in these shorts provide compression and have the same padding that is ideal for snowboarding as well.
Crash Pads Mountain Bike Short - Desigined specifically for Mountain Biking these shorts combine all the features you want in a bike short, but have all the padded spots in the hip and leg areas to protect from falls while riding. Great way to protect from abraisions as well.

Zoombang Padded Shorts- Zoombang's unique padding material is a polymer that is specially designed and engineered to behave like no other material in the world. At rest the material is soft and conforms to the exact shape of the player. However when an impact occurs Zoombang will instantly becomes firm and behave as a solid.

Zoombang Hip and Tailbone Shorts - A true compression short with wicking properties, but with the built in padding on the hip, tailbone and thigh areas. The coverage on these shorts isn't as full as the Crash Pads on the tailbone area, but it's it's a lighter short if you are looking for a little less padding and more comfort.

Dainese MTB Impact Short - The ultimate protection for Mountain Biking. Dainese flat out makes the best protective gear we've seen. What else would you expect from the Italians. Through some baggy shorts overthese and your are protected.

Rockgardn Padded Shorts - Known for the mountain bike gear Rockgardn shorts are ideal for downhill and overall protection for mountain biking and work great fro motocross as well.

Rockgardn CYA Shorts - These padded shorts are ideal mountain biking or motocross. Each ergonomically designed pad for the hips, tailbone, and lower quads is constructed as a half-inch thick “sandwich”, made from two layers of EVA foam with a center layer of impact-distributing ABS plastic.

McDavid Padded Shorts - McDavid makes some great padded shorts, but the they are better for team sports like football and baskeball. If you happen to be reading this for some of those sports be sure to check them out.

The Azzpadz - Designed for Snowboarding. Not really a short, more a pad you strap on. We like it, but we find the shorts are more comfortable to wear.

Giro Snowboard Helmets are here.

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:27:50 GMT

We just got our shipment in of Giro Snowboad Helmets for 2008-2009 Season. With new features and styles now is the time to get geared up for the ski and snowboard season. Check out the selection of Giro Helmets here. And also be sure to check out Giro Goggles here.

They are in stock and ready to ship.

Known for the super lightweight bike helmets Giro snowboard helmets follow suit. Super comfortable, lightweight and of course provide strong protection against falls. Innovators in snowboard helmet technology, and the Giro G10 Snow Helmet and for you music junkies the Giro G10 Wireless Audio Snow Helmets are the way to go this year.

The Giro G10 Wireless Audio Snow Helmet is one of our most popular freeski helmets and TuneUps Wireless is our most advanced audio system Developed in conjunction with Motorola, the system consists of a pair of modular speaker pods that clip into either the pads of your helmet or the included DJ handset. Intuitive, easy to reach controls are located on the spearker pods and are simple to use, even in gloved hands.

If aren't already skiing or snowboarding with a helmet on, you should definitely start. The Giro G10 and other Giro Helmets are really the best ski and snowboard helmets out there.

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Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:21:01 GMT

This is why you must gear up properly.

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Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:27:31 GMT

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Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:12:51 GMT

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Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:44:43 GMT

CYA CRASH BUS .....Video of the Week!

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:35:41 GMT

Proof you should gear up! Wear your helmets!

Face Guard Buying Guide

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:40:45 GMT

I think we can all agree that your face and head pretty vital, which is why there are so many precautions in place to protect these areas while playing extreme sports. But what kind of face guards are available, and what types of sports should you wear them for? Here’s a quick guide to protective facial masks to help you know what to look for.

Softball and Baseball Helmet/Mask Combo

This combination helmet/facial mask provides complete protection to softball and baseball players. It is also made of a patented bullet-proof material!

Softball Defensive Facemask

The Emask Facemask is shatter-proof, and protects all areas of the face from blows and blunt trauma. It also comes in a variety of bright colors.

Baseball and Softball Game Face

The Game Face mask protects against both facial and dental injuries, while also providing plenty of ventilation to increase comfortability.

Mueller Nose Guard

This nose guard is designed specifically for use in basketball, wrestling, karate, and other sports where helmets are not required.

ProForce MA Lightning Clear Face Shield

This versatile face shield can be used for nearly any sport, and is designed to maximize breathing and air flow.

Saddle Barn Face Mask

This face mask is intended for use in barns, stables, corrals, or any other place where horses may be. It is designed to protect the cheek bones, chin, forehead, and temple regions.

No matter what type of face guard you are looking for, always remember to choose one that offers plenty of protection while also being comfortable enough to play your best in.

Proper way to wear your helmet

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:30:50 GMT

Do you know the correct way to wear a helmet?

Wear the helmet flat atop your head, not tilted back at an angle!

Make sure the helmet fits snugly and does not obstruct your field of vision. Make
sure the chin strap fits securely and that the buckle stays fastened.

Source http://www.cpsc.gov/kids/kidsafety/correct.html

Study shows Snowboard and Ski Helmets Help prevent...

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:24:43 GMT

Helmets Greatly reduce the risk of head injuries among skiers and snowboarders, a Norwegian study found.

CHICAGO (AP by Carla K. Johnson)—Helmets greatly reduce the risk of head injuries among skiers and snowboarders, a Norwegian study found.

Researchers hope their study, along with helmet-clad Olympic athletes like Shaun “The Flying Tomato” White, will lead to greater use of protective headgear on the slopes.

“Do as the Olympians do,” said study co-author Dr. Roald Bahr of the Norwegian School of Sports Sciences in Oslo. “Wear a helmet, even if you're not an elite skier or snowboarder _ especially if you're not.”

Some critics argue helmets may lead to accidents by giving daredevil skiers a false sense of security or cause more neck injuries because of the weight of the headgear.

The study found that while risk takers were more likely to wear helmets, helmet wearers overall were 60 percent less likely to suffer head injuries. It also found a lower risk of neck injuries with helmet wear, but that finding was not statistically significant, meaning it could have been due to chance.

The study looked at data on more than 6,000 skiers and snowboarders at eight Norwegian ski resorts during the 2002 winter season. It appears in Wednesday's Journal of the American Medical Association.

With about 39 fatalities a year, skiing and snowboarding are safer than bicycling or swimming, which have higher death rates, according to the National Ski Areas Association, a trade group.

Helmet use is increasing, the group said, with one-third of skiers and snowboarders surveyed last season wearing helmets, compared with 28 percent the year before.

Over the past five years, almost 40 percent of skiers and snowboarders who died in ski accidents wore helmets, said Jasper Healy, professor emeritus at Rochester Institute of Technology, who does similar research but was not involved in the new study.

“I do wear a helmet,” Healy said. “But if you hit a tree, don't think a helmet will make the difference in being alive or being dead. It won't.”

Dr. Pietro Tonino, chief of sports medicine at Loyola University Health System, said the study will lead parents to buy helmets for their children. But he predicted the Olympics will persuade young people to wear them.

“You can still be cool even when you're wearing a helmet,” Tonino said

Dentist say mouthguards are essential for sports

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:18:40 GMT

Dental professionals want to make mouthguards mandatory in the UK for schoolchildren contact sports.

Recent studies reveal that between 13% and 39% of all dental injuries are sports-related and about one in four children in the UK will injure – and sometimes lose – a front tooth at some stage.

With numbers of contact sport participants on the increase – a contact sport being one that involves significant physical contact between opposing players – traumatic accidents resulting in dental injuries are also on the rise.

This risk of tooth damage is also increased in physical sports where speed or moving objects – such as bats and balls – are involved.

The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) says that mouthguards are just as important for players who wear braces ‘to avoid a laceration to the mouth from the brace; to avoid damage to the brace; and to prevent injury to the teeth'.

Some dental insurance plans refuse to pay out if damage to teeth occurs during a contact sport and a mouthguard was not worn to mitigate the risk.

Many contact sport official bodies recommend the wearing of mouthguards.

On the England field hockey website – www.englandhockey.co.uk – it's noted that the sport's rules ‘clearly state that field players are recommended to wear mouth, shin and ankle protection.

‘England hockey stresses that this recommendation cannot be emphasised enough and we confirm that it should apply not only when participating in competition, but also to training games and any warm-up where a hockey ball/s are being used.'

And rugby union rules dictate that ‘all players on the rugby field must have a mouthguard… It is an essential part of the safety equipment needed to play for rugby. The guard protects the teeth, the gums and it also prevents a player from biting their tongue.'

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