ARC gear

[Matt Fisher]

I bought a full set of ARC Corona clothing, it's the in-house brand at Rocky Mountain ATV MC.

Boots: The low-end in the boot world, they're available for under $100. I ordered them with the ATV sole, since that's what I normally ride. Well, they're much better than hiking boots, and do have metal buckles, but that's it. They are far from waterproof, the buckles won't rachet tight, and the plastic shin guard really isn't thick enough to keep tree branches from leaving big, ugly bruises. Surprisingly, the right one hasn't been destroyed by my aftermarket non-heatshielded pipe, just lightly burned in a few spots. As I begin riding my dirtbikes more, I'll be stepping up to a better pair of boots.

Chest protector: Seems to be a copy of the Torq and Shift models. Not a bad unit, but the ad of "130-210 lbs." doesn't ring true with me. I'm 5'6" @ 175# and it's snug on me. A great buy for only $60, providing it fits.

Goggles: $13 for Scott 89X goggles with a different name on them. Such a deal.

Jersey: Poly not Cotton (good), they're lighter, cooler, and more comfortable than the Answer gear I have. The cuffs may be a little tight for guys with really big wrists. They seem to wear well, although be careful when washing them, Velcro hooks (like the ones on your gloves or pants) seem to rat up the fabric a bit.

Pants: Much like the jersey, they are comfortable, lightweight, and cool. Not much in the way of hip padding, and the bottom cuff is really tight at least until you stretch them out by hand. Be careful in the wash, Velcro hooks can rat up the fabric.

Gloves: Velcro closure, lightly padded palm, good airflow. Not much protection against bushes with needle sharp barbs leaving a trail of blood dripping down your fingers and grips (I really need to get some handguards ). They've held up fairly well, too.

Although the boots really aren't up to snuff for dirtbikes, I'd recommend the ARC line for someone looking for an inexpensive way to be properly dressed for riding.

[Dell30rb]

In other words, Its better than nothin!