Riding Gear Poll

[CloverHillCrawler]

For those of all thinking you don't need as much gear on 3 wheels. I can tell you otherwise.

I debated about getting the seesoft level 2 spinal pad when I bought my summer mesh armour jacket.

I even debated about wearing the same armour the day I went to OC bikefest because it was a nice warm day in September and I wanted to enjoy the breeze at the beach as I was going down the coastal highway.

But I still put on all of my gear begrudgingly and went on my way to the beach. I never made it there.

I was rear ended while stopping at a light in Delaware and knocked off the Spyder and out into the intersection and landed on my back and head.

Thanks to my gear I was able to walk away with one hell of a headache that lasted for days and there was a bruise around where the spinal pad dug into me and my ass was black and blue from my corbin launching me hard enough that the bracket for the drivers back rest penetrated the leather of the seat and my jeans as it launched me.

I will never debate with myself if am going to wear my gear ever again. I have been lucky with the mishaps I have had so far and was able to walk away from them, I figure I shouldn't push my luck any harder by riding unprotected.

 

[rational]

Chose ATGATT based on habits from motorcycle days. Haven't yet ridden a Spyder (except the one day Trike course). The ink is still wet on my 2023 Spyder RTL purchase and expecting to take delivery in a few days. Before I saw this thread I was considering only helmet/gloves for summer riding on the Spyder. but, after reading through, guess I'll continue with ATGATT.

My helmet is 10+ years old, so I'll be updating it soon. General recommendation is to change helmet if it is dropped or 5+ years old, whichever happens first.

 

[RayBJ]

Chose ATGATT based on habits from motorcycle days. Haven't yet ridden a Spyder (except the one day Trike course). The ink is still wet on my 2023 Spyder RTL purchase and expecting to take delivery in a few days. Before I saw this thread I was considering only helmet/gloves for summer riding on the Spyder. but, after reading through, guess I'll continue with ATGATT.

My helmet is 10+ years old, so I'll be updating it soon. General recommendation is to change helmet if it is dropped or 5+ years old, whichever happens first.

:agree: DON'T CHANGE GOOD HABITS! :2thumbs: (And check the age of the rest of your gear too). :yikes:

 

[BamaJohn]

(I took the survey, so this post is just commentary)
Recalling the 60's when my ride was a beat up Cushman Scooter...no riding gear at all (lucky I survived)!
Over the past 40 or so years ATGATT kept getting more & more the standard.
Nowadays I really dislike extreme hot or cold, so added to the standard ATGATT I add an electric jacket liner, heated seat and grips in cold riding; & for hot riding it's a mesh armored jacket with a small cooler strapped on the back seat that pumps ice-water thru the vest. The pump is controlled via a timer on the dash and when the pump kicks on, it's almost orgasmic!
One final piece of safety gear is an inflatable vest worn outside the jacket, tethered to the bike. In case of a get-off it auto-inflates....hope I never have that happen! Ride like we're invisible...

 

[Vincef329]

A short errand I’ll wear just about anything. Otherwise it’s boots, aramid jeans, woven Kevlar no armor jacket, good helmet, gloves but maybe on the thin side.

 

[WRCLVR]

this is just a comment as i already voted for ATGATT. We use mesh jackets w armor in spring summer and fall in Georgia. Leather jackets with linings for the cooler rides. Mine is a BRP hers is a custom one. We also have heated vests and pant liners for the occasional cooler ride in the mountains. Neck liners. Shoei full face helmets with Sena 50s. Leather boots and gloves. We ride like someone is aiming for us . We love the mountain rides and we tend to ride under the speed limit ( yes we may hold the traffic up but we are enjoying the scenery..whats your hurry? ) but have seen too many accidents to be foolish and not gear up. YMMV