{"title":"Wrist Braces","description":"\u003cp\u003eWrist braces are the most underrated piece of off-road protective gear. A wrist hyperextension injury ends seasons; the right brace prevents it. Leatt engineers purpose-built wrist protection with modular strut systems designed for riders who push hard and want their hands back in the handlebars fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLeatt Wrist Brace Protection: What the Specs Actually Mean\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeatt is the benchmark for wrist brace engineering in off-road motorsport. The 5.5 Wrist Brace uses a hyperextension-limiting frame that restricts dorsiflexion to a biomechanically safe range, stopping the joint before ligament damage occurs. The modular strut design allows riders to swap between low-flex and high-flex configurations (2 options) using the dedicated Strut Kit, giving 1 brace 2 distinct protection profiles without replacing the entire unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLow Flex vs High Flex: Choosing Your Strut Configuration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strut stiffness you select directly changes how the brace responds under impact. Both options limit wrist travel under progressive load; the difference is in resistance intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlex Resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow Flex Strut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrail, enduro, general off-road\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLower progressive resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh Flex Strut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMX, hard enduro, high-impact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigher progressive resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSizing the 5.5 Wrist Brace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeatt wrist braces are sized by palm circumference, measured in centimetres. Sizing covers 5 options: XS, S, M, L, and XL, spanning palm measurements from approximately 16 cm to over 22 cm. Most hard enduro and MX competitors run the brace under their glove for a cleaner grip feel. The 5.5 frame uses lightweight composite construction to minimise gram count without compromising the hyperextension stop mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Wrist Protection Belongs in Your Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hyperextension event at moderate speed can rupture the scapholunate ligament, a 3-5 mm structure that stabilises the entire carpal complex. Surgical repair typically requires 6-12 weeks of immobilisation. A correctly fitted wrist brace absorbs and redirects that load before the ligament reaches failure threshold. For riders logging more than 50 km of trail per session, the protection-to-weight trade-off is straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"related-collections\"\u003eRelated: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/knee-guards\"\u003eKnee Guards\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-armour\"\u003eAll Armour\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chest-protectors\"\u003eChest Protectors\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mens-off-road-gloves\"\u003eMens Off-Road Gloves\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/beginner-motorcycle-gear-guide\"\u003eBeginner Rider Gear Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"collection-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I wear a Leatt wrist brace under my gloves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Most riders fit the Leatt 5.5 Wrist Brace under their gloves for a cleaner grip. The low-profile composite frame is designed to sit flush against the wrist without adding bulk that interferes with handlebar feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the low and high flex struts for the Leatt 5.5?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Strut Kit includes one low flex and one high flex strut. Low flex suits trail and enduro riding where progressive wrist movement aids comfort over long sessions. High flex is for MX and hard enduro where maximum hyperextension resistance under hard impacts is the priority. Both fit the same 5.5 brace frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I size a Leatt wrist brace correctly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the circumference of your palm at its widest point in centimetres, excluding the thumb. Match that measurement to Leatt's size chart, which runs from XS to XL. 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