EVS

Overview

EVS Sports manufactures protective gear for motocross, off-road, and action sports, originating as the first company to produce motocross-specific knee braces. It offers products including knee braces, race collars, chest and back protectors, neck supports, and helmets for riders in motocross, BMX, mountain biking, and related disciplines.¹²³

History

EVS Sports was founded in 1985 by two individuals who developed the first motocross-specific knee brace, the AMX-5, after experiencing knee injuries.¹² The company expanded over 25 years into a full range of head-to-toe protective gear for extreme sports athletes.¹ In 2025, EVS celebrated 40 years of innovation in motocross and off-road protection.³

Product Lines

Manufacturing

EVS Sports is headquartered in Rancho Dominguez, California, United States, with manufacturing operations listed in California.² Specific details on in-house versus outsourced production are not provided in available sources.

Notable Products

• AMX-5 Knee Brace - Industry's first motocross-specific knee brace, used by professional athletes.
• R4 Race Collar - Neck brace designed for motocross and off-road impact protection.
• Axis Pro Chest Protector - Chest and back protector for rider safety in high-speed crashes.
• Helmets - Protective helmets for motocross and action sports.

Reputation

EVS Sports is recognized among motocross and off-road enthusiasts for pioneering knee braces and long-term athlete collaborations with figures like Travis Pastrana.¹⁵ Professionals value its gear for real-world testing in extreme conditions across moto, BMX, and mountain biking.⁵ The brand maintains a strong position in protection innovation over 40 years, though specific criticisms are not detailed in sources.³