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Our history and legacy

WE GET WHY YOU DO WHAT YOU DO

With an ever evolving range of helmets, body armor, braces, guards, hydration systems, apparel – whatever it takes to keep the committed Thrill seeker safer. Yours is a confidence game. And we’re in the business of making sure that you have the confidence and the equipment to push yourself faster, harder and further than you thought you could go.

Our Leatt History Timeline

A snapshot of our journey through the years

2001

The weekend after Dr Chris Leatt’s son starts riding motocross, Dr Leatt witnesses the death of fellow rider and friend Mr Alan Selby. Dr Leatt stops his son from riding starts working on a solution to reduce neck injuries.

2004

Dr Leatt sells the first Leatt® neck brace in South Africa.

2005

Leatt® Company established.

2006

BMW and Leatt develop a new test method for measuring neck forces on an unrestrained torso. Existing test methods at that time was for restrained torsos (car seat with belts).

First neck braces sold in the USA.

2007

The Leatt® neck brace on the cover of Racer X magazine and is awarded Product of the Year; Paralysed US Motocross 2007 Champion David Bailey releases a video encouraging the use of the Leatt® neck braces for all riders. Demand for the product spikes.

2008

World renowned Leatt® Lab founded.

2009

Leatt® Neck Brace received 5 awards from various global Moto and MTB print and digital media publications.

2010

Leatt® chest protection range and first MTB specific neck brace is introduced.

2011

Body protection range and the first Leatt® Moto Jackets are released.

2012

Using 3DF impact foam, Leatt introduces the first soft-shell body protector and a range of elbow and knee guards.

2013

Leatt® reveals the Fusion 2.0 Junior, a product that offers upper-body and next protection all in one specifically for children. Body protect range increases.

2014

The company releases the C-Frame Knee Brace designed for use on off-road motorbikes, also the all new 6.5 and 5.5 neck braces are introduced.

2015

Leatt® introduces their first Moto and MTB helmets along with CE impact tested gloves using impact gel.

2016

Leatt® broadens their apparel line with the addition of full riding gear for Moto and MTB.

2017

The X-Frame knee brace and all new 3.5 Neck Braces are introduced.

2018

Leatt® enters the goggle market with the revolutionary Bulletproof Velocity goggle range.

2019

Leatt®becomes a Moto head to toe brand as the long awaited Leatt® 5.5 FlexLock boot is introduced following 3 years of development.

2020

A range of flat and clipless shoes are released specifically for use in MTB meaning bicycle is now also head to toe.

2021

The 2nd generation of Moto and MTB full face helmets are revealed using Leatt®’s industry leading 360 Turbine Technology.

MX GLOVES

Stay tuned for the next exciting milestone from Leatt.

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