March 1st, 2009, 06:50 PM | #41 |
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I would have to say that armored riding gear is a must have on any ride, whether hitting those twisty canyons and mountains to the store down the street. I have low sided and thanks to the armor, rode home with just a bruised knee.
I don't have the full racing leathers but I say if you can afford them get that stuff. if just commuting casual I always had Jacket, helmet and gloves, when doing spirited rides I had the pre-mentioned gear and some pants that have hip armor and knee armor over my regular pants. |
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March 1st, 2009, 07:30 PM | #42 | |
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March 2nd, 2009, 04:04 AM | #43 | |
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March 2nd, 2009, 09:07 PM | #44 |
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Not good that you went down but on the bright side you were going at relatively slow speeds... very lucky.
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March 3rd, 2009, 02:13 PM | #45 |
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Yeah It still really was my fault. Cold Rubber just didnt come to mind. But hey thats why were here. To share these experiences with other riders. I wonder how many lives have been saved because of these gathering grounds? I'm sure a lot of dollars.
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March 7th, 2009, 02:09 AM | #46 |
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I wear Joe Rocket jacket and pants. I bought everything off the internet, NWT for a fraction of the cost in the stores.
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April 6th, 2009, 08:33 PM | #47 |
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anyone have experience with Leatt Neck Brace?
Link to original page on YouTube.
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April 6th, 2009, 09:04 PM | #48 |
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Damn. I'm the most unprotected guy on this forum. All I wear is a helmet. If Im going to the beach down the street I dont even bother with the helmet. My cousin just got in a serious accident- collapsed lung, surgically removed glass shards from his back, shattered rib cage, etc. but for whatever reason I'm still stupid. Its super hot here, just riding wearing a backpack to work gets my back sweaty. Anyone have any experience with lighter gear that doesn't leave you sweat drenched in warm weather??
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April 6th, 2009, 09:18 PM | #49 |
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non cotton tshirt, underwear, part mesh gloves, and mesh jacket.
ATGATT You should realize this from your cousin's accident...
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April 6th, 2009, 09:20 PM | #50 |
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You should really get a Summer Mesh Jacket, its supposed to be like riding with a T-shirt on when moving. Something like this will at least provide protection while keeping you cool, A* Air-flo Mesh jacket
They also make pants to match, and try finding boots that have ventilation. C'mon mate, your friend just got in a serious accident and you're still squidding, you should learn from his accident and make sure you wear protective gear all the time! Being sweaty is much better than having to get skin graphs and being in plaster.
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April 6th, 2009, 11:33 PM | #51 | |
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April 7th, 2009, 05:05 AM | #52 |
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+1 on the icon leg armor. They have a very good fit.
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April 7th, 2009, 05:48 AM | #53 | |
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April 7th, 2009, 06:36 AM | #54 |
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"Armour" plates are built into my riding jackets. I have a Joe Rocket Jacket.
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April 7th, 2009, 06:52 AM | #55 |
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http://www.tourmaster.com/xcart/cata...t-p-248_3.html
I've got this jacket with armor plates built in. Haven't tested it in a crash yet. I also haven't tested it in hot weather. I can't wait to, but spring just won't break around here. I've see 70F, but it was brief. With the 'thermal' liner and the mesh jacket, I was plenty comfortable in 70F. If it ever gets up around 80F, which it will, Ill take the thermal out.
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April 7th, 2009, 07:26 AM | #56 | |
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April 7th, 2009, 08:49 AM | #57 |
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i have those too. i feel very protected with them. http://www.revzilla.com/product/icon...ee-shin-guards
i also have the tourmaster cortech flex pants. really versitile pants. you can wear them as is, or you can remove the outer panels to reveal breathable mesh in the non-high impact areas. very comfortable on hot days. good thing about all cortech/tourmaster products is that they will zip up to each other. that way, if you bought the jacket i mentioned earlier, if you are sliding feet first, the jacket won't ride up your back... giving you road rash. it will stay connected to the pants. http://www.revzilla.com/product/tour...tech-flex-pant |
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April 7th, 2009, 08:56 AM | #58 |
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oh, found a video about the jacket
Link to original page on YouTube. |
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April 7th, 2009, 08:57 AM | #59 |
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i had a textile jacket with chest, shoulder, back, elbow, and wrist pads...saved my butt when i layed it down on the highway last wednesday...its what let me walk away with no body damage
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April 7th, 2009, 01:08 PM | #61 | |
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April 7th, 2009, 01:58 PM | #62 |
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I have a Shift Airborne jacket and on my ride the other day I found out just how light and breathable it is. In 50-60 degree it's TOO breathable. It was so breathable it was like not wearing it all. It has armor in the shoulders, elbows, and back, fits nice, is light, highly breathable, and looks pretty good too if you ask me.
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April 7th, 2009, 02:26 PM | #64 |
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April 7th, 2009, 02:27 PM | #65 |
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ATGATT - On the Ninja I wear a Joe Rocket trixie leather jacket with matching pants and full fingered gloves along with a Shoei full face helmet and HD ladies riding boots. The jacket and pants have built in armor all over the place.
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April 7th, 2009, 02:29 PM | #66 | |
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April 7th, 2009, 02:31 PM | #67 | |
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Those are way cool but no way they'd fit little ole me. Too big. Are there other options for us petite ladies without having to have a whole new set of gear just for the summer?
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April 7th, 2009, 03:24 PM | #68 | |
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April 7th, 2009, 03:31 PM | #69 |
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There are tons of women's mesh jackets out there. One example that has all the features of a TourMaster Intake or Draft:
http://www.helmetcity.com/page/HC/PR...ack/lrxairpink |
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April 7th, 2009, 05:07 PM | #70 | |
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April 7th, 2009, 06:55 PM | #71 |
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Those wrist pads look pretty sweet, but wouldn't wearing a gauntlet type glove have the same affect?
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April 7th, 2009, 07:02 PM | #72 |
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I don't think all gauntlets have support like that. just protection from getting banged up. no?
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April 7th, 2009, 08:58 PM | #73 | |
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This is an example of a road rash that could happen to any of us who don't wear ATGATT... (be warned, some of the pics are a bit graphic): http://www.rockyriverwings.com/Ridinggear.htm
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April 8th, 2009, 02:46 AM | #75 |
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So can you wear those full knee/shin guards with full boots?
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April 8th, 2009, 04:41 AM | #76 |
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Mostly, yes, but there are always exceptions. Some stop just short of the top of the boot and others are designed to tuck into the top of the boot. It pays to research whatever product you're buying and if you look at enough comments and reviews by past buyers it usually becomes clear what works with full-length boots and what doesn't.
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April 8th, 2009, 06:56 AM | #77 |
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This is the jacket im wearing now in black.
http://www.tourmaster.com/xcart/cata...t-p-244_3.html It really is worth the money. I paid only $90 for it. Its not mesh but it has zippered openings all over the place to let air through. Like I said it isn't uncomfortable in heat. I did go down with it on and it held up (actually, with out a scratch!) and it saved my elbows and back from injury. Got caught it a "really bad" down pour with it and stayed "completly" dry. A pocket had water in it but that was probably my fault. Really Great Jacket. IME. Highly recommended. Why would anyone ride with out Armor is the question!!!! If its available.....Use it...!
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April 8th, 2009, 09:11 AM | #78 |
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i don't think ALL full-length boots are designed to work with knee/shin guards.
the icon guards run to about 4 finger widths from the top of the foot. the alpinestars smx-5 boots have an adjustable diameter. it can be made snug with shin guards or it can be made snug if you were just wearing shorts () i feel very secure with all my gear on. basically from my feet all the way up to my knees are completely covered in armor. |
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April 8th, 2009, 09:18 AM | #80 |
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Absolutely wear gear. I got into a accident as a passenger and got rasberries. One on my face too, thank god it healed.
Icon helmet and gloves Powertrip Jacket w/ back & elbow armor Joe Rocket with hip and knee armor Vega boots ankle protection I never seen the tailbone protection ones, I've learned something today
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