CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Aug. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Leatt
Corporation (OTCQB: LEAT), a global developer, marketer and distributor of personal protective equipment for all forms of sports,
and whose products include the flagship Leatt-Brace®, announced today the introduction of its new 2017 Bicycling Range, expanding
its existing product portfolio of protection gear, backpacks and gloves to include all-new helmets and, for the first time, a
line of cycling apparel designed for a wider group of mountain bike riders.
"The new bicycling products represent the latest in Leatt's strategic initiative to expand its product catalogue into larger
consumer markets and new categories, while maintaining its reputation for technologically driven innovative design," noted
Sean Macdonald, CEO of Leatt Corporation.
"Leatt is addressing a new group of consumers," Macdonald said. "We have made the transition in bicycling products, from the
Gravity-MTB niche to a wider all-mountain target group, while sticking to our roots. We continue to offer highly functional
gear with lab-proven safety features and technical innovation, but to a much larger, more global market and consumer base."
"We are building on our areas of strength, in particular on our helmet lines, which have been well received in the
marketplace," Macdonald added. "We believe that our ground-breaking 360° Turbine Technology incorporated in the 2017 Bicycling
Helmet Range surpasses anything else on the market in terms of advanced design, comfort and protection."
Two models of the DBX 3.0 helmet are available, an All-Mountain half shell and an Enduro version with a removable chin bar
that allows riders to easily go from uphill to downhill riding in two clicks. The new 2017 DBX Enduro and All-Mountain
helmets incorporate ground-breaking 360° Turbine Technology set inside the helmet and is made of 3D molded Armourgel® which
stiffens on impact. The turbines deform to absorb both vertical and rotational impact forces during a fall. In Leatt Lab
trials this technology reduces up to 30% of head impact at concussion level and up to 40% of rotational acceleration to the head
and brain. The helmets are further equipped with 18 ventilation vents, a magnetic Fidlock® buckle, easy custom fitting with the
turn of a dial, and an adjustable breakaway visor.
Leatt's 2017 technical apparel line features various styles, including four styles of jerseys, three styles of shorts and two
styles of jackets covering a wide range of price points. The 5.0 All Mountain Jersey range includes features such as tape-bonded
seams for maximum comfort, quick dry Miharo material, a neck collar designed for use with and without a neck brace, a silicone
lined jersey designed to grip the wearer's shorts and zipper pockets with microfiber goggle wiper.
Leatt shorts have a strong 3D pre-curved fit, cycling specific seamless crotch, and are also available in waterproof
hard-shell versions. The new hard- and soft-shell jackets utilize tech-fabrics developed by Leatt, all constructed to be
used with and without a neck brace.
The existing gloves and backpack collection has also been expanded for 2017. Overall four glove styles offer different levels
of protection, utilizing over-injected Armourgel® panels. Unique to all of them is a Nanogrip® palm made of fibers that are 7,500
thinner than human hair. Nanogrip® is very breathable and robust like a kevlar-blend and eliminates the need for
rubber prints, as it grips well, even when soaking wet.
An all-new Hydration Cargo 3.0 DBX backpack offers ten liters of storage room, an additional three liters' bladder, a CE Level
2 back protector, and Leatt's unique chest harness system for a solid fit.
About Leatt Corporation
Leatt® Corporation develops personal protective equipment and ancillary products for all forms of sports, especially action
sports. The Leatt-Brace® is an award-winning neck brace system considered the gold standard for neck protection for anyone
wearing a crash helmet as a form of protection. It was designed for participants in action sports or riding motorcycles,
bicycles, mountain bicycles, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles and other vehicles.
For more information regarding Leatt and the expanded 2017 product line, visit: www.leatt-corp.com. | www.leatt.com.
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Forward-looking Statements:
This press release may contain forward-looking statements regarding Leatt Corporation (the "Company") within the meaning of
the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of
historical fact included herein are "forward-looking statements" including statements regarding: the significance of the 2017
product line and its impact on the Company's revenues; the general ability of the Company to achieve its commercial objectives,
including its efforts to expand its product catalogue into larger consumer markets and new categories, while maintaining its
reputation for innovation and engineering design; the business strategy, plans and objectives of the Company and its
subsidiaries; and any other statements of non-historical information. These forward-looking statements are often identified by
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Company's current expectations and speak only as of the date hereof. Any indication of the merits of a claim does not necessarily
mean the claim will prevail at trial or otherwise. Financial performance in one period does not necessarily mean continued or
better performance in the future. The Company's actual results in any endeavor may differ materially and adversely from those
expressed in any forward-looking statements as a result of various factors and uncertainties, which factors or uncertainties may
be beyond our ability to foresee or control. Other risk factors include the status of the Company's common stock as a "penny
stock" and those listed in other reports posted on The OTC Markets Group, Inc.
Contacts
Leatt Corporation
Sean Macdonald
Chief Executive Officer
Sean.Macdonald@leatt.com
+ (27) 21 557 7257
DresnerAllenCaron
Michael Mason (investors)
mmason@dresnerallencaron.com
(212) 691-8087
Len Hall (Media)
lhall@dresnerallencaron.com
(949) 474-4300
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