Gear Need-to-Knows

[Mistress Maygin]

Originally Posted by Rider

Leather offers the best protection.

You will need a helmet. leather gloves, gauntlet style with reinforced knuckles.
A leather jacket with CE armor, a back protector, leather pants, again with CE armor, and some good booths that go above the ankle. Thats the minimum set.. As far ad brand, find what fits you the best.

Yeah, the guys said leather. it'll be hot as balls, but I'd rather have skin really.

[Rider]

Originally Posted by Mistress Maygin

Yeah, the guys said leather. it'll be hot as balls, but I'd rather have skin really.

You can get perforated leather. That will help to keep you cool.

[Phenix_Rider]

Originally Posted by Mistress Maygin

Yeah, the guys said leather. it'll be hot as balls, but I'd rather have skin really.

You can get textile that will save your ass. It just doesn't hold up as well, and may not be track legal.

Icon's stuff is decent. Some of it is really nice. I like they're Accelerant jacket.
Alpinestars is very good gear. Joe Rocket and AGV and Cortech. Sidi boots. Shoei and Arai Helmets... All the big names make good stuff. Go find what fits you.

[Mistress Maygin]

Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

You can get textile that will save your ass. It just doesn't hold up as well, and may not be track legal.

Icon's stuff is decent. Some of it is really nice. I like they're Accelerant jacket.
Alpinestars is very good gear. Joe Rocket and AGV and Cortech. Sidi boots. Shoei and Arai Helmets... All the big names make good stuff. Go find what fits you.

The girls spoke earlier of curb sqirrels who wear "gear" that's really just for show. I know this stuff exists and would like to avoid it like the plague. What's the point spending the EXACT SAME AMOUNT of money for something that won't save your ass just cuz it's pink? Oy

[Bassplayer]

Originally Posted by Mistress Maygin

The girls spoke earlier of curb sqirrels who wear "gear" that's really just for show. I know this stuff exists and would like to avoid it like the plague. What's the point spending the EXACT SAME AMOUNT of money for something that won't save your ass just cuz it's pink? Oy

just kidding...
yea, doesnt make sense

Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

I agree with everything you said except this. Jacket snug, yes- but not so tight you can't breathe. But mainly, helmets- snug, yes- but not uncomfortable. If it's uncomfortable, you won't want to wear it. It shouldn't be able to move without your head moving. Wear it around the store! Any pressure you feel should be even all the way around your head. Shouldn't be any painful spots, or places where it's really loose.

yup... i agree. i just meant by the fact that the padding will make it more snug at first, and with use will break down...

[Mistress Maygin]

Originally Posted by Bassplayer

just kidding...
yea, doesnt make sense



yup... i agree. i just meant by the fact that the padding will make it more snug at first, and with use will break down...

When I was at Cycle Gear a few months ago the guys pointed it out to me on a couple of the girl's jackets. The "armor" was like pieces of plastic, and there was a tag on it that said, "Not to be worn as protective riding gear" or some such. And it was the same price as all the real jackets, I was like.... WHAT?!

Apparently, people are that F-in stupid? Oy.

[Rider]

Originally Posted by Mistress Maygin

When I was at Cycle Gear a few months ago the guys pointed it out to me on a couple of the girl's jackets. The "armor" was like pieces of plastic, and there was a tag on it that said, "Not to be worn as protective riding gear" or some such. And it was the same price as all the real jackets, I was like.... WHAT?!

Apparently, people are that F-in stupid? Oy.

Make sure the armor you get is CE approved.

[DLIT]

Quality leather won't be that hot. Especially if it's good, perferated leather. Believe me. I live in Vegas heat and only rock an Astars one-peice.

[Mistress Maygin]

Originally Posted by DLIT

Quality leather won't be that hot. Especially if it's good, perferated leather. Believe me. I live in Vegas heat and only rock an Astars one-peice.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the humidity in Vegas next to none. Never been, but I know in some of the states below it the weather is hot as balls, but with almost no humidity. The humidity makes the big difference.

[Mistress Maygin]

Originally Posted by Bassplayer

yup... i agree. i just meant by the fact that the padding will make it more snug at first, and with use will break down...

Yeah, I was told something similar. Not that it will necessarily be uncomfy, but that the padding will eventually mould to your head and thus fit "better"