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Question about racing leathers:
Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2005 10:08 am
by kabob983
I've noticed that most racing leathers have a wierd scoop on the back. Is that just for ventilation or what?
The thing on his back:
http://www.sportrider.com/features/wall-suz-028-3.jpg
Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2005 10:22 am
by -Holiday
just a guess, but it looks like those things football players wear so if there neck snaps back, it cant go far enough to break it.
Or, it might be an aerodynamic thing, like to work with the helmet to let air flow better.
Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2005 4:44 pm
by Ninja Geoff
-Holiday wrote:just a guess, but it looks like those things football players wear so if there neck snaps back, it cant go far enough to break it.
Or, it might be an aerodynamic thing, like to work with the helmet to let air flow better.
that and maybe helps keep his head up offthe ground/not knocking repeatedly on the ground if he slides on his back?
Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2005 5:09 pm
by Mintbread
Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2005 8:26 pm
by sapaul
All of the above and one more. Track racers carry the water bottle in the hump too.
Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2005 6:43 pm
by Gilfy650a
Like our friends from the desert, Camels!!
