Protection?

[crazyrydermx]

What kind of protection do you guys use when riding?
What I mean is...what gear do you use to protect yourselves? I have had several bad incidents where a cup would've been nice: and I was wondering if anyone does use one? Along with who uses knee/arm pads and all that?
Currently I just use an under the jersey chest protector. I was wondering what the pros use for protection too?
Thanks
This is mostly just an opinion thing, so say whatever you believe

[crdemon]

I wear chest protector sometimes, boots allways helmet allways pants, and jersey. I know there has been many many times that i could have used a cup, man that hurts thinkn bout some of the racks over the gas tank.

[crazyrydermx]

Originally Posted by crdemon

I wear chest protector sometimes, boots allways helmet allways pants, and jersey. I know there has been many many times that i could have used a cup, man that hurts thinkn bout some of the racks over the gas tank.

Exactly.
Of course I wear all the regular gear: pants, jersey, helmet, gloves, boots, and all that.
I haven't had the best experiences down low

[crdemon]

I no its bad. Im interested to see if anyone does protect the boys. Im really good at nose diven off of jumps and layn on the ground moaning for five minutes till i can compose myself.

[racer_ryan247]

besides all that common stuff i wear a neck brace, i would suggest it to anyone..

[crazyrydermx]

Originally Posted by crdemon

I no its bad. Im interested to see if anyone does protect the boys. Im really good at nose diven off of jumps and layn on the ground moaning for five minutes till i can compose myself.

You read my mind...

[Dirtbikindad393]

I wear all the stuff plus knee/shin guards also elbow/forearm guards and chest protector at all times. Racing and trail riding.

[ONLY4STROKES]

Roost deflector
Helmet
Goggles
Gloves
Boots
Knee Braces

...That's all you really need to be safe.

[kwmotocrosspunk]

from head to toe:

helmet
goggles
jersey
chest protector
gloves
kidney belt
pants long johns
knee gaurds
boots
socks

and my bike

[HiG4s]

Originally Posted by ONLY4STROKES

Roost deflector
Helmet
Goggles
Gloves
Boots
Knee Braces
...That's all you really need to be safe.

I believe a kidney belt is necessary also

I always wear one of these with the built in kidney belt. [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

I don't always wear goggles, but I always wear eye protection.

[crazyrydermx]

Originally Posted by HiG4s

I believe a kidney belt is necessary also
I always wear one of these with the built in kidney belt. [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
I don't always wear goggles, but I always wear eye protection.

Yeah, I was thinking about this. I don't know how well they work and who uses them...but it looks like a great idea.

[04whyzee]

I use a 661 pressure suit which is basically the same and love it! I just throw it on like a jacket, zip up, velcro the kidney belt, and i'm ready to ride. No fooling with a chest protector or seperate elbow pads. I ride mostly MX and it has saved me more than once from major damage that I would not have survived so easily had I not been wearing it!

[crazyrydermx]

Originally Posted by 04whyzee

I use a 661 pressure suit which is basically the same and love it! I just throw it on like a jacket, zip up, velcro the kidney belt, and i'm ready to ride. No fooling with a chest protector or seperate elbow pads. I ride mostly MX and it has saved me more than once from major damage that I would not have survived so easily had I not been wearing it!

Yeah, this thing looks good. I think this would be good gear to have even if you wanted to wear other gear too. If it doesn't get in the way of moving yet it protects you, the more gear, the better...I think I may get one of these soon...I don't know which brand, they all seem pretty alike, but I think I am definitely going to get one

[crazyrydermx]

Originally Posted by HiG4s

I don't always wear goggles, but I always wear eye protection.

Oh, and apart from the helmet I believe this is the most important protection. Last summer I wrecked while hillclimbing. I jumped off the bike because it started doing a wheelie and was coming back on me. This hill was steep and slippery, so I couldn't control much. I jumped to the side and the bike decided to follow me. The footpeg fell right on my eye. I got an awesome scar on my eyebrow out of it, and I got a huge dent in my goggles, but I will tell you right now...without goggles (brand new that day ....good thing I had a replacement lense), I would have been looking at serious trouble. I could've been looking at blindness or possibly even death. I NEVER ride without goggles now...never really have, but I NEVER will in the future either.

[LoKi]

Helmet
Goggles
Gloves
Z6 body armor
knee & shin guards
padded riding shorts
pants
jersey
boots

I aint down with getting hurt!