Show off your riding gear

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

I honestly cannot figure how anyone figures how a spyder is any "safer" in an accident than a motorcycle. Other than a accident at less than 5 miles per hour there is no difference. None. if you want a good subject lesson listen to this women (not in english sorry) ...

it's not that it is safer when you get into an accident, it's not getting in the accident that makes it safer

 

[Vader]

Huh?

it's not that it is safer when you get into an accident, it's not getting in the accident that makes it safer

:dontknow::hun:

 

[Rogue Hawk]

Having suffered a brain injury in 2001 which left me permanently disabled, getting back to riding came with some conditions. I always wear a helmet(for obvious reasons) Joe Rocket Ballistic hi vis jacket, armored gloves(mesh for summer and full for cooler) ballistic pants or kevlar jeans (when it's warmer) and sidi boots. Overkill? Perhaps. But that's the deal I made with my wonderful wife and kids. Oh, and I have plenty of money invested in tattoos that I really like to keep looking awesome.

"Overkill?" Our gear setup should be the norm.

I only wear helmets that have some kind of advanced certification. DOT is a joke. I go by the Snell and SHARP standards. Here is the SHARP site for those interested in detailed test results. http://sharp.direct.gov.uk/testhelmetlist


This helmet is DOT certified. I hope he put a copy of his Will inside the liner.

 

[arntufun]

We believe in ATGATT.............................Full Face Helmet, Flip flops, tank top and shorts...................

 

[CanAmChris]

I would like some of the bigger riders to chime in on what they are wearing ? Like the 5-6 X folks ? :shocked:

Protective riding gear for large riders is virtually not available. Bilt makes a 5X jacket....ordered it and it is more like a 3X, smaller than my Firstgear MeshTech 4X.

I am resorting to jeans and a jean jacket at this point....better than nothing.

It is a shame too. As some of us get older, have various health or physical issue...we unfortunately gain weight. There is a market for large riding gear but unless you go to a custom leather shop......I cant find any available.

Comments........:spyder2:

I found this: http://www.aerostich.com/
Not sure if it is what you are looking for but I think they will do custom fit with armor.

 

[CanAmChris]

it's not that it is safer when you get into an accident, it's not getting in the accident that makes it safer

Um, no... Modern riding gear greatly increases you survivability and greatly lowers you injury possibilities.

Please tell us all how you avoid getting rear ended when a texting driver rear ends the car behind you at a stop light.

 

[CanAmChris]

We believe in ATGATT.............................Full Face Helmet, Flip flops, tank top and shorts...................

It's the yellow pig tails... that is what keeps her safe.

 

[ABQSpyder]

"Overkill?" Our gear setup should be the norm.

I only wear helmets that have some kind of advanced certification. DOT is a joke. I go by the Snell and SHARP standards. Here is the SHARP site for those interested in detailed test results. http://sharp.direct.gov.uk/testhelmetlist


This helmet is DOT certified. I hope he put a copy of his Will inside the liner.

So I guess I should sell my Shoei GT Air which is a joke what a fool I wasted $600.00.

 

[Vader]

X2

Um, no... Modern riding gear greatly increases you survivability and greatly lowers you injury possibilities.

Please tell us all how you avoid getting rear ended when a texting driver rear ends the car behind you at a stop light.

Mine was actually when I was stopped due to a motorist who was backing out of a driveway (who by the way left) when the operator of the vehicle behind me decided not to stop. Really no way to avoid it.
Wearing gear is up to the operator. But mocking others for being safe is childish.

 

[CanAmChris]

So I guess I should sell my Shoei GT Air which is a joke what a fool I wasted $600.00.

Your helmet is fine. Myself, I am good with DOT because as the article says, their preference is absorbing the impact (think crumple zones in cars) rather than resisting impact. Studies have shown, and Kevlar proves, that absorbing the energy of an impact is superior to throwing more armor at the problem to resist the impact energy.

Here is a good break down of three of the MANY helmet standards.: http://silodrome.com/snell-vs-dot-vs-ece-r22-05-helmet-standards-throwdown/

 

[CanAmChris]

...Wearing gear is up to the operator. But mocking others for being safe is childish.

I could not agree more. I have a friend who now has to walk with a cane because his bike low sided on some stones and his ankle was almost powdered when the bike landed on it. The first thing he said when he found out I rode was "Let me see your boots". He was wearing dress shoes, on his way home from work when he wrecked.

He told me that he would not need that cane if he would have had my boots on when it happened.

 

[ARtraveler]

It has been awhile, but this thread kind of got turned around.

Started out about showing your gear that you ride with.

Went from that to a discussion of should I or shouldn't I wear gear?

Then, to a criticism of those that do or don't wear gear.

Next...? :roflblack::roflblack:

Let's just keep it friendly...please...:bowdown::bowdown::bowdown:

 

[PistonBlown]

Nice jacket. I am still wearing my Hein Gerike from the mid 80's. Looks and feels like new.

Can't say mine looks new but everything still works and the stitching and fastening are good. Even the zip is the original and that's normally the first thing to go. It's been down the road once as well but no sign of damage - did replace the armour at that point.

Apparently they have gone to the wall at least twice and you can understand why as their stuff lasts for ever - not many return customers

 

[Rogue Hawk]

Here is a guy who was wearing a textile jacket and describes his crash. I really am skeptical about textile. His jacket was pretty torn up.

This guy gives a good review.

This woman had pretty good gear. If you look at her helmet, imagine what would have happed if she was wearing an open face helmet. My first helmet was open face. Ignorance is bliss. Warming: She shows a picture of her busted up knee.

This guy hit a deer, he shows his injuries, so if you are squeamish, beware

If you know of any good testimonials, please share.

 

[Rogue Hawk]

It has been awhile, but this thread kind of got turned around.

Started out about showing your gear that you ride with.

Went from that to a discussion of should I or shouldn't I wear gear?

Then, to a criticism of those that do or don't wear gear.

Next...? :roflblack::roflblack:

Let's just keep it friendly...please...:bowdown::bowdown::bowdown:

I don't criticize people's gear. I am just sharing my research. People are adults, they can make there own decisions of what to wear. :2thumbs:

 

[Rogue Hawk]

I would like some of the bigger riders to chime in on what they are wearing ? Like the 5-6 X folks ? :shocked:

Protective riding gear for large riders is virtually not available.

Comments........:spyder2:

I'm big, I like Joe Rocket because they have large gear for us gravity challenged http://joerocket.com/

 

[jtpollock]

I honestly cannot figure how anyone figures how a spyder is any "safer" in an accident than a motorcycle. Other than a accident at less than 5 miles per hour there is no difference. None. if you want a good subject lesson listen to this women (not in english sorry) ...

? this young lady was not riding a Spyder she was riding a sport bike at 120 mph when she had her crash and had no protective gear only a helmet. She will be very aware of that every day for the rest of her life!!! :dontknow: jtpollock