I'm notorious for bad crashes... Out the front, back sideways etc. I use to not be this way feel like I may be getting back to staying in the proper position. I will just say I've had many very bad crashes with the Swiss/Reflex set up with no ankle or knee injuries. I know it can happen (I just knocked on wood!) but far better than the Conelly HP high wrap I used for years. I tried the Animal loved the feel/support but was afraid of it. I loved the HP's! Still feel the HO is the way to go @Chris55 think you will adjust to it and love it.