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Iamarchangel
Posted on Saturday, May 02, 2009 - 07:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Was just looking at some racing pics and started wondering about the speed humps on the suits. Some jackets come with those.

What are the humps supposed to do?

Do they do it?

What speed do they do it at?
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Geforce
Posted on Sunday, July 05, 2009 - 03:06 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I had the chance to test my theory... It did help with head shake at high speeds. Although I was also curious if it could in any way help prevent neck/back injuries... I had also seen some of the sponsored guys with what looked like a water bladder and drink tube stuffed in them...
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Metalstorm
Posted on Saturday, July 11, 2009 - 01:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

My 'guess' is that when hunched over the hump smooths out the air coming off the helmet and directs it over the riders body.

Less turbulence = more stability.

Just my uneducated guess.
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Skntpig
Posted on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 11:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

If you fall down on your back the hump won't allow you to hurt your neck as easy.

Imagine laying down with the hump and your helmet on. Your neck would be pretty straight. Now do it without the hump. Your chin is forced to your chest.

Oh yeah, goes good with a mohawk too.
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Lean_angle
Posted on Tuesday, September 08, 2009 - 04:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The humps don't offer any extra real protection, they are for aerodynamics. Some have venting holes that when in full tuck let air flow into the back area, while others do have drink bladders inside.
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Badlionsfan
Posted on Saturday, September 19, 2009 - 08:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Aerodynamics first, but they do offer extra back/ neck protection too.
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