Frames are made by Pacific Cycles in Asia. Their HQ is in North Vancouver.

Interesting how MEC has changed it's colours... Back in the late 80's MTB's were viewed as environmental terrorists by MEC. Even when I worked for MEC in the mid 90's, and we sold MTB accessories, the old school guys there still frowned on it.

Where is Dave now?

I think the newer Leatt's have that feature. Isn't that what the Thoracic Strut does?