Dont want to wear gear? This can be you!
#21
My brother is an ER doc and has seen some nasty stuff as well. All could have been avoided with proper gear.
Work boots are for work, hiking boots for hiking.
Snell/DOT approved helmet, full leather, full length boots, and gauntlet gloves for me. I have been debating whether to get a pair of lined/armored jeans or textile pants for warmer weather.
For anyone in the market for leathers, here is a sweet deal:
http://pnwriders.com/gear-parts-acce...ket-pants.html
Not sure if he'll ship, but it won't hurt to ask.
Work boots are for work, hiking boots for hiking.
Snell/DOT approved helmet, full leather, full length boots, and gauntlet gloves for me. I have been debating whether to get a pair of lined/armored jeans or textile pants for warmer weather.
For anyone in the market for leathers, here is a sweet deal:
http://pnwriders.com/gear-parts-acce...ket-pants.html
Not sure if he'll ship, but it won't hurt to ask.
#22
Great post. I don't care how great those boots make you feel they will fall off in a bad crash and leave you with nothing on your foot but gravel and asphalt.
#23
the big companies do test, test on the stitching, zippers etc, esp for their top end stuff. And as with anything I'm sure the tech rolls down hill. Thats why I always frown on no brand brand leather you see on ebay. Not saying they all suck or arent good quality/safety, but I would trust any that werent known by racers etc.
#25
The old adage applies... "you get what you pay for".
#26
#27
the big companies do test, test on the stitching, zippers etc, esp for their top end stuff. And as with anything I'm sure the tech rolls down hill. Thats why I always frown on no brand brand leather you see on ebay. Not saying they all suck or arent good quality/safety, but I would trust any that werent known by racers etc.
#28
Well, I guess I'll make this my first post.
This thread made me really think about gear. I do not have a bike yet, but I am planning on it sometime in the spring. Without a doubt I am planning on buying a snell/dot helmet, jacket, chest/back protector and gloves. With more and more researching I've decided that riding pants and riding boots are a must now. I like my skin lol.
Now off to the new members area woooo!
This thread made me really think about gear. I do not have a bike yet, but I am planning on it sometime in the spring. Without a doubt I am planning on buying a snell/dot helmet, jacket, chest/back protector and gloves. With more and more researching I've decided that riding pants and riding boots are a must now. I like my skin lol.
Now off to the new members area woooo!
#29
Well, I guess I'll make this my first post.
This thread made me really think about gear. I do not have a bike yet, but I am planning on it sometime in the spring. Without a doubt I am planning on buying a snell/dot helmet, jacket, chest/back protector and gloves. With more and more researching I've decided that riding pants and riding boots are a must now. I like my skin lol.
Now off to the new members area woooo!
This thread made me really think about gear. I do not have a bike yet, but I am planning on it sometime in the spring. Without a doubt I am planning on buying a snell/dot helmet, jacket, chest/back protector and gloves. With more and more researching I've decided that riding pants and riding boots are a must now. I like my skin lol.
Now off to the new members area woooo!
Have fun and ride safe.
As for all others i have submitted emails to Icon, Joe rocket, and shift asking to see results for the gear they have. We'll see how that works out.
#30
N yea you do get what you pay for. I can tell the difference in quality between my joe rocket n teknic jackets and my teknic n A* gloves, two completely diff levels, the JR fits alot better n has a better fit n finish to it. My next set of leathers will be A* for sure. Now my teknic stuff works great, just doesnt have the fit n finish JR or A* has.