PRODUCT INFORMATION

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 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 functions by providing an alternative load path for the energy that compresses the neck. If the helmet is in contact with the Bionic Neck Support at the moment of impact the overall load passing through the neck can be reduced, which may prevent a fracture from occurring. The BNS also helps prevent the chance of muscular injuries associated with extremes of head movement and designed to help prevent serious damage and minimize the risk of collateral injury as the impact load is channeled away from the neck. When compared to soft “neck roll” devices the protection afforded is significantly better because being soft, these devices simply deform. As with any riding equipment, fit is critical to ensuring the most effective protection possible and riders should choose the equipment that is best suited to their body. No neck device should roll around over the shoulders.

Key Features:

• 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.
• Fitting System: Fine adjustment of the shoulder height allows a more personalized fit - particularly for individuals who have a shorter than normal neck.
• Rear Stabilizer Failure System: In the event of large loads being channeled 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: Deflection of foam tail. Grooves to allow deflection of support structure tip. Fracture area of support structure tip. Fracture supporting members.
• Collarbone Preservation 1: 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.
• Collarbone Preservation 2: 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 X-Strap System which allows a small, light strap (worn over or under the jersey) to secure the device to the rider. Special blend of reinforced polyurethane in the main frame gives high strength, forgiving yet effective load transfer performance. Differing EVA composite foam pads form comfortable support with firm pads in the shoulders and softer pads on chest and back for greater comfort and adaptability. Total weight is 970 grams.