EVS Sports has released its new R4K Race Collar, the lightest collar available in the market today. The R4K is the first neck protection of its kind and features a Koroyd engineered core to reduce weight while maintaining its energy absorption properties. The entire chassis has been redesigned to make the brace lighter and more aerodynamic.

One of the main differences between the EVS line of race collars and the competition is the way in which energy is absorbed and dispersed in the event of a crash. The R4K Race Collar effectively fills the gap between the rider’s helmet and shoulders with Koroyd, which absorbs energy from an impact better than standard collar material. This energy is then dispersed across the shoulders, rather than down the spine like many of the other race collars on the market today.