lorneboden
Mini Bike
I was interested in getting a general response on gear options, ratings and to also hear what other folks are using for protective gear. We have threads and threads dedicated to the selection of oil, filters, risers, seats, how to wash and wax. However I see very few threads or discussions on safety gear.
I think that ATGATT is a catch phrase that is often thrown around, but what does ALL THE GEAR really include. Below are some questions
What gear do you wear ?
What gear do you consider to be more important than other gear ( summer vs winter/mesh vs leather )
How do you rate your gear ? ( comfort, safety, style, useability )
How do you rate/review gear before buying it ?
Have you had the misfortune of testing your gear and how did it rate compared to your expectations ?
Ideas and out of the box thinkers, anyone got some suggestions for gear ?
Personally I am a big believer in ATGATT, I have been riding for about 25 years and I have been hit and have hit some of the strangest of things. I have had highsides, lowsides, and the all too famous self induced, I forgot the kickstand down and lost it on the first corner.. ( grin, oh yes I did )
I ride with the following gear:
Tourmaster Boots
Fieldsheer Titanium Air 4.0 Mesh Pants
Icon Field Armor Stryker Vest or Full Body Polycarbonate Armor from Perrini
Icon Justice Mesh Gloves
HJC Fullface Helmet
Lastly either a full leather jacket with shoulder and back protection from Perrini or a XElement mesh jacket with elbow, shoulder and back padding
I am interested to get anyone elses input and opinion on gear and safety related conversation
I think that ATGATT is a catch phrase that is often thrown around, but what does ALL THE GEAR really include. Below are some questions
What gear do you wear ?
What gear do you consider to be more important than other gear ( summer vs winter/mesh vs leather )
How do you rate your gear ? ( comfort, safety, style, useability )
How do you rate/review gear before buying it ?
Have you had the misfortune of testing your gear and how did it rate compared to your expectations ?
Ideas and out of the box thinkers, anyone got some suggestions for gear ?
Personally I am a big believer in ATGATT, I have been riding for about 25 years and I have been hit and have hit some of the strangest of things. I have had highsides, lowsides, and the all too famous self induced, I forgot the kickstand down and lost it on the first corner.. ( grin, oh yes I did )
I ride with the following gear:
Tourmaster Boots
Fieldsheer Titanium Air 4.0 Mesh Pants
Icon Field Armor Stryker Vest or Full Body Polycarbonate Armor from Perrini
Icon Justice Mesh Gloves
HJC Fullface Helmet
Lastly either a full leather jacket with shoulder and back protection from Perrini or a XElement mesh jacket with elbow, shoulder and back padding
I am interested to get anyone elses input and opinion on gear and safety related conversation