Must Have Racer's Gear
The riding gear is a must-have in any situation, not only when performing stunts. If you hit the ground it doesn’t matter whether you are a beginner or a pro, it's the gear that makes the difference.
The basic elements of a good riding gear are helmet, gloves, jacket, pants, and boots. Whenever purchasing one of these, you have to put safety, comfort, and cost into balance. Most of you have fashion as the main priority, but trust us when we say that nobody cares how nice you look when picking you off the ground, piece by piece. Now that you have this picture in your head, let’s move on to what you have to do to avoid it.
The Helmet
When trying a helmet on, wear it for about five minutes and then take it off. While you have it on, try and introduce the thong between the helmet and your forehead. The right helmet should not allow you to do that and also it shouldn’t put pressure on your neck. rotate the helmet back and forth and to the right and left. The helmet should move the skin on your head and face as it moves. If the padding is moving over your head, then you need to try a smaller size. You should check your field vision as well.
The Gloves
We have to say no more about the importance of gloves when riding a motorcycle. Cold, wet or overheated fingers can be a cause of losing control of your ride. When choosing the gloves make sure that there is a wrist strap, double stitching at the seams, hardened protection on the knuckles and that there are tops on the fingers. A rubber strip on the index finger is useful when wiping your visor clean. It’s better to test them by holding a motorcycle handlebar. Some gloves have a removable lining, but make sure it is fixed and does not pull out when you take the gloves off. We don’t have to mention the importance of choosing the right size. Leather gloves are the most recommended for the summer season as they offer good abrasive resistance, while for the winter is very important to have gloves with extensions to keep the cold air out.
The Jacket
Whether it's mesh, textile (Ballistic Nylon or Kevlar) or leather, the jacket is all about comfort and protection. You should be able to lock the sleeves to your wrist and that the seams on the shoulders and elbows have at least one row of concealed stitching in addition to the exposed stitching. A summer jacket has a shorter, thinner liner, while a winter jacket has a longer, detachable liner. If it's an all-season jacket, make sure you have zip open vents in the front and back of the jacket. Removable linings are recommended, but they should fasten securely. At least one interior pocket should be provided for keeping the wallet and personal documents. If you don’t have money to buy a separate one-piece riding suit, then it’s better to buy a jacket with a full-length zippered pants connector.
The Pants
Most riders often put the pants on the bottom of the list when they begin purchasing the riding gear, as they wear them only when going on long distances. However, they are just as important as the jacket. That is why most rules from choosing the jacket also apply to the pants.
The Boots
Whether they are made from leather, rubber or plastic, used for racing, touring, cruising or motocross, you should always buy boots that are above ankle height. Make sure they fasten securely. When you try them on, wear them for about 10 minutes to see the level of comfort they provide to your feet. They should have a shifter pad on the sole or heel shifts. Soles should be flexible lengthways but rigid width ways and at least 4mm thick, without indents include. The armor should be made of foam padding and plastic shields. Boots with thick abrasion resistant uppers are recommended, as well as water resistance. It’s better to try and get on a motorcycle to simulate shifting gears.
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