Atlas' new Vision Compression Collar ($199.99) is designed for riders who want to protect their neck but find it impossible or difficult to wear a full-frame brace.

The minimalist collar is filled with D3O impact-absorbing material, designed to reduce dangerous compression forces and destructive lateral excessive bending (side-to-head) forces on the neck.

Here is more information from Atlas:

Vision compression collar is the "front chest protector" in the neck protector industry. There is nothing in a device designed for a specific purpose that is not helpful for a single job. The complete reform of the neck protection category surpassed the competition with the addition of advanced and proven materials in a simplified and minimal form, and the greatest improvement in the user experience since the birth of the neck protection.

Atlas Vision is built only above the shoulders and is designed to only reduce compression forces. By removing the traditional front and rear "frames" of the neck brace, the range of motion is increased, allowing us to provide a choice for anyone who has difficulty wearing a traditional full-frame neck brace.

It’s not that the neck brace is different from the traditional full-frame brace. The Vision is what we like to call a “compression collar”. This is a new category of neck protection developed by Atlas that can only assist compression and lateral over-flexion ( Head sideways) acting on the neck. Traditional full-frame brackets, such as Atlas Air, use its built-in front and rear "shelf" to help manage these forces as well as Hyper-Flexion (head forward) and Hyper-Extension (head backward).

Built for the general public** This product is suitable for everyone who wants to protect their neck but finds that they cannot wear a full-frame brace. Bring a short neck, big helmet, and bulky body armor-Atlas Vision is tailor-made for you!

The 50% reduction in impact force (compression only-compared to Atlas Air) is achieved by D3O, an industry-proven advanced impact absorbing material for a wide range of applications from extreme sports to the military. The cushion is custom-designed to suit the function and design of the Vision Collar. Unlike traditional cushion materials used on all other neck braces, it can withstand multiple shocks without degrading performance

The range of motion is increased by 66% (compared to Atlas Air). Pro-Motion is introduced. The greatly increased range of motion allows you to freely see up and down hills, feet, sky, or roll during a collision

45% weight reduction (compared to Atlas Air) The simplified design removes everything you don't need, leaving only the smallest and most effective components. The feeling of freedom is undeniable.

Compression-only design The unique design removes the front and rear shelves of the traditional full-frame neck brace to improve mobility, while focusing on reducing compression-the deadliest stress that occurs in almost all neck-related motorcycle accidents.

The height adjustment is just like our Atlas Air. The box contains a taller cushion, making it easier to adapt to a longer neck, a smaller helmet and/or other needs.

The Slit-Flex Frame Split frame design promotes bending to imitate natural body movement for maximum comfort and mobility. This was developed more than ten years ago using our Atlas Original brace and is one of the core functions that make any neck brace the highest customer satisfaction.

Freedom of spine and sternum Every vision surrounds your spine and sternum. This is another function that we created more than ten years ago, and it is still so important today.

No tools, no trouble The unique design eliminates the need to adjust the thickness of the chest. Because it is located high on your shoulders/back, the front part can be adjusted up and down according to the thickness of your chest.

Easy Open The super-strong 7075 aluminum Easy Open release system makes disassembly easy, reliable and sturdy. It is the same as the full frame bracket we produced after 2018.

The 2nd Gen Hybrid Strap New Hybrid Strap design still uses a thick/thin strap combination to improve comfort, but the strap is divided into two parts like the traditional "X-straps" to improve user experience

Multi-purpose* Each Vision is suitable for all non-sitting activities that require a full-face helmet. This includes motocross, supercross, off-road/cross-country cycling, BMX, mountain biking, snowmobile, ATV, etc.

*We do not recommend using this product for sitting/seat belting activities, such as racing, side by side or similar activities, as they are not suitable for such use. **If you are currently wearing a full frame brace, we recommend that you continue to wear it to increase the auxiliary effect of hyperflexion and hyperextension.

For more information, please visit www.atlasbrace.com

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