Airbag jackets

[bone crusher]

I wasn't debating the merits of wearing safety gear.......Your post made it sound like j45p3 wouldn't be long for this world because he doesn't wear a jacket.....It was dramatic and I disagree.....FWIW, I wear most of the gear most of the time, and I agree that protection is important...

Cool...I'm with ya...

 

[Smylinacha]

I think the issue is not so much feeling safe on the Spyder...the 3 wheels is inherently more stable...the issue is if you get hit while on your Spyder...so many people on the phone and texting these days, even with the Spyder having a much larger profile, we're still subject to idiot cages not paying attention...

Yep, I know - had some idiots a few weeks ago on my way to a bike show. HDX pulled out of a parking lot onto a main road and he had time. I was trying to pull out behind him and it was mayhem because a light was there and cars were trying to run it. Well some **** (I will not type it here) came speeding real quick as I was getting out of the lot, locked up my brakes, backed it up very fast and waited. Finally got out, got mad, tried chasing him once I got out, went so fast I pretty much almost missed my turn at the car show entrance - saw cop and panicked thinking I was gonna get a ticket, but I got in fine, no cop, no harrassment but no more idiot to chase eithe r- he got away - such is life driving in the armpit of New England where we live - the great State of CT.

But those brakes sure stop on a dime when needed!:2thumbs: And all during this - I felt fine on my :spyder:and if there was no cop and if I didn't have to go to the bike show I could have caught up with this dude at a light and kicked his car door in at least.:thumbup:

 

[dltang]

Well I hate to say it but I do not subscribe to ATGATT. I was wearing a helmet faithfully but then went to a shorty in the hot summer. I stopped wearing work boots for my converse sneaks, no leather, no jacket no armor of any kind in the summer. Guess I'm bad but it's my fault if I get into a problem and I realize it.

I don't know - I feel so safe on the Spyder - nothing like how I felt on 2 wheels. My instincts are better on it, maybe cuz I know I'm not gonna highside, lowside, fall over, whatever but still MY BAD:dontknow: I admit it.

Hey, I hate to admit it but I'm with you. I am an EMT and I've been to some messy bike accidents, even lost a coworker to a bike accident a couple of years ago. I am afraid that just isn't going to get me into ATGATT. When it is hot, I have the t-shirt and sometime tennis shoes things going. Heck even in the winter, my thermosuit doesn't have any armor in it. We have a helmet law here in MI so that is a mute point but I know for short errands, I would run to the store without my helmet if it wasn't required. I know the risks and I am willing to accept responsibility for my actions. I know all the arguments for safety gear and I agree they are true. But I also know myself and I have to say, I am an All The Gear Some of The Time kind of gal.

 

[Trickie Dick]

Smylinacha for Sgt. at Arms

Yep, Smyad some idiots a few weeks ago on my way to a bike show. HDX pulled out of a parking lot onto a main road and he had time. I was trying to pull out behind him and it was mayhem because a light was there and cars were trying to run it. Well some **** (I will not type it here) came speeding real quick as I was getting out of the lot, locked up my brakes, backed it up very fast and waited. Finally got out, got mad, tried chasing him once I got out, went so fast I pretty much almost missed my turn at the car show entrance - saw cop and panicked thinking I was gonna get a ticket, but I got in fine, no cop, no harrassment but no more idiot to chase eithe r- he got away - such is life driving in the armpit of New England where we live - the great State of CT.

But those brakes sure stop on a dime when needed!:2thumbs: And all during this - I felt fine on my :spyder:and if there was no cop and if I didn't have to go to the bike show I could have caught up with this dude at a light and kicked his car door in at least.:thumbup:

I tell ya, if this forum ever needs a Sgt. at Arms to keep order, I want to nominate Smylinacha. :yikes:
Dick

 

[Motza]

Well, physical and mental are two different issues! :joke:

As far as being dramatic, I don't think so. Anyone who wants to argue about the merits of not wearing proper gear is really not taking a defensible position...on that note, I'm not saying an airbag is the ONLY way to go, as there is good quality protective garb of several varieties, but if you can put an airbag between you and the concrete, as well as wear a full face shield, you'll minimize the injuries as best as possible...nothing is absolute, but IMHO, if people are going to dump tons of money into their bike, they should maybe be at least a bit concerned about their safety and do what they can to protect themselves so they can ride their bikes for a long time.

Toughness won't help you when you come off your bike...proper protection and some luck will! There's more than enough info. out there about the danger of riding a bike...trying to minimize damage should be a concern.

RIGHT ON :clap: :agree:

 

[Motza]

Well I hate to say it but I do not subscribe to ATGATT. I was wearing a helmet faithfully but then went to a shorty in the hot summer. I stopped wearing work boots for my converse sneaks, no leather, no jacket no armor of any kind in the summer. Guess I'm bad but it's my fault if I get into a problem and I realize it.

I don't know - I feel so safe on the Spyder - nothing like how I felt on 2 wheels. My instincts are better on it, maybe cuz I know I'm not gonna highside, lowside, fall over, whatever but still MY BAD:dontknow: I admit it.

BAD TO THE BONE BAH BAH BAH BAH BAD!!!!

 

[bone crusher]

Hey, I hate to admit it but I'm with you. I am an EMT and I've been to some messy bike accidents, even lost a coworker to a bike accident a couple of years ago. I am afraid that just isn't going to get me into ATGATT. When it is hot, I have the t-shirt and sometime tennis shoes things going. Heck even in the winter, my thermosuit doesn't have any armor in it. We have a helmet law here in MI so that is a mute point but I know for short errands, I would run to the store without my helmet if it wasn't required. I know the risks and I am willing to accept responsibility for my actions. I know all the arguments for safety gear and I agree they are true. But I also know myself and I have to say, I am an All The Gear Some of The Time kind of gal.

It's like the helmet laws...some states require, some don't...to me, it's a no-brainer...but if someone doesn't want to wear one, should they be forced to? My sentiment is 'No', provided he/she has the money/insurance to take care of him/herself if something happens...I don't want my tax dollars paying for someone who didn't want to wear a helmet and is now in a coma in a hospital for years...as you said, you accept the responsibility...I hope others do as well...if it's a personal choice, then it involves personal responsibility...

 

[SpyderKev]

I don't think I would wear a fabric or leather jacket in hot weather, at least for in-town riding. However, I've been really impressed with the mesh pullover jackets I picked up for my wife and I. They have the lighter EVA armor and, to me, they're comfortable in temperatures as high as 90 - 95 degree's (I haven't had temperatures higher to test). I picked them up for a decent deal on clearence for $30 too. :2thumbs:

It's probably a mental thing, but I just don't feel safe with at least heavy jeans, a riding jacket, fingerless riding gloves and a helmet/eye protection.

If I was single, and without (younger) kids I wouldn't be so concerned. I'm more worried about what would happen to them if the unthinkable happened to me. Which is the primary reason I went with a Spyder instead of a street bike this time. I know there are no guarantee's, but I what to take every reasonable precaution I can.

 

[Smylinacha]

I am an All The Gear Some of The Time kind of gal.

Yep me too!

 

[Smylinacha]

I tell ya, if this forum ever needs a Sgt. at Arms to keep order, I want to nominate Smylinacha. :yikes:
Dick

OHHHH!!!!!!!!!! I want that for my title in here!:roflblack: