Having an accident with a high speed Runabout or Ski may cause severe damage to the neck or an even worse trauma. The MX type helmet has great friction to the water surface and it may prevent even the sudden snap of the neck. A newly release protection that was initially designed for the MX riders is called Leatt Brace and it actually protects the spin section on the neck and skull support area. Norito Nakano was most probably the only rider that was using this high etch but still crucial protection during the World Finals. Since the speed of race crafts have increased at a substantial level I would strongly recommend to every single racer to use such a device.
