point2 - so whats the latest? is this BE legal?

[NeverSayNever]

is there any more up to date research or info on these?

In terms of protecting your neck in a fall, does a point 2 offer protection? Furthermore, are these allowed in BE? http://www.saddler.co.uk/shop.html?pr=5125&cr=10013

 

[Mike007]

is there any more up to date research or info on these?

In terms of protecting your neck in a fall, does a point 2 offer protection? Furthermore, are these allowed in BE? http://www.saddler.co.uk/shop.html?pr=5125&cr=10013

A sort of up to date version of our old four into one , silk scarf for racing .I personaly would have more faith in Rodney Powell than point two.

 

[kerilli]

yes, the Rodney Powell stock/support is allowed in BE, i wore one for a long time. unfortunately they'd sewn the velcro on with the scratchy hook part facing inwards though so it rubbed my neck raw and i gave up with it, not sure whether they do the velcro the other way now!
i'll have to sit on my hands about your other question, sorry.

 

[millitiger]

yep, they are legal for BE and I will be wearing mine this season.

Not sure about neck support but I bought mine as cannot afford to have another high impact fall on my shoulder.

 

[NeverSayNever]

sorry should have been more clear... i know the point2 is obv ok for BE, but I am interested in how much it protects your neck?

Also, is the neck support BE legal, and if so, would you wear it along side your point 2 and BP ? Do we think the neck support actually offers protection?

 

[amage]

I prefer the ornella neck supports...don't have the scratchy problem that Kerilli mentioned!

 

[kerilli]

sorry should have been more clear... i know the point2 is obv ok for BE, but I am interested in how much it protects your neck?

Also, is the neck support BE legal, and if so, would you wear it along side your point 2 and BP ? Do we think the neck support actually offers protection?

i have to sit on my hands about your first point, i'm not allowed to post what i think about p2s.
yes, the RP neck support is BE legal. I think it offers some protection because it's padded, and you can adjust it for tightness. A well tied tight stock offers some support too, but tbh not much. I haven't seen the Ornella one that amage mentions, so can't comment on that.

if you want anti-whiplash neck protection (like a HANS one used for motor racing) there is an american rider who wear a motorbiking neck support, i've been told.

 

[amage]

Ornella one is basically the same only smoother finish!

 

[georgiegirl]

I have a rp stock and have ony used it once and the thing came undone halfway round the course! I think it was maybe catching on my body protector when i was turing my head etc to look - I must have a short neck!

have recently purchased a point two (yay!) although im hoping its going to be a complete waste of money that I will never need!