[pdcomm]

Hand guards. Theres nothing holding them at the angle they sit at. Its just clamping force on the bars. So if they took an impact Im 99% sure they'd just rotate down and leave my hand to take the whack.

Try breaking trail and maybe then you can post an experienced opinion on hand guards .
They actually do what they are suppose to do .
And well designed guards have at least dual attachment points : both around the bar and inside the bar end .

 

[pdcomm]

Sport and touring bikers break wind, not trails.

in that case , there shouldn't be hitting much of anything that might force them , one way or another .

 

[pdcomm]

I break wind quite frequently and I don't need hand guards!

I'll be sure to stay up wind ...