Bought a jacket, what next?

[sgurtman]

Hey guys, ever since I upgraded my scooter I've been trying to invest in some safety gear. I recently bought an Rjay's Voyager 3 jacket (any thoughts?) and now I'm trying to decide what to get next. So, what do you guys think? Should I go for gloves, pants, or boots? I'm slowly building up my gear as I get paid.


Cheers

[ZeroIndex]

Gloves without a question. I picked up a really nice set of Revit Monsters. They're a small-cuff leather glove, with nice ventilation. Although with winter coming, depending on if your hands get cold or not, a set of textile/all-weather gloves may be more beneficial.

Oh, here's a link to what they look like. I picked mine up from Boyd's Hamilton, but I'm sure you can pick them up at any good Auckland motorcycle shop http://www.revzilla.com/product/revit-monster-gloves


And the review: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IshBQbnlctA Fully agree with this guy. I've owned a bunch of gloves, and these are my favorites so far.

[DanielM8]

Hey guys, ever since I upgraded my scooter I've been trying to invest in some safety gear. I recently bought an Rjay's Voyager 3 jacket (any thoughts?) and now I'm trying to decide what to get next. So, what do you guys think? Should I go for gloves, pants, or boots? I'm slowly building up my gear as I get paid.


Cheers

I've owned an Rjays Voyager 2 since I first started riding scooters 2 years ago, and have crash tested it a handful of times. It's always protected well, and I haven't had any relevant injuries while wearing it. That being said, I found my hands tend to try and catch my fall and they hurt against the road when you have no gloves.. So I agree, gloves first. Make sure you invest in all the gear as soon as you can, though - it's worth it entirely.. Even on a scooter.


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[jim.cox]

So, what do you guys think? Should I go for gloves, pants, or boots?

Gloves next (myself, I would have got them before the jacket).

Then boots.

Finally pants.

Just my $0.02

[nzspokes]

Think of it this way. Put on whatever you currently ride with, go out to the road. Run as fast as you can. Jump as high as you can. Land on your knees.

Now did that hurt? Times that by a factor of ten for coming off at 50kph without hitting a car.

Getting the picture?

Oh and get gloves with palm sliders, this will mean you wrists have a chance in a crash. Get the best boots you can, anybody got that foot picture?

[macka77]

Think of it this way. Put on whatever you currently ride with, go out to the road. Run as fast as you can. Jump as high as you can. Land on your knees.

Now did that hurt? Times that by a factor of ten for coming off at 50kph without hitting a car.

Getting the picture?

Oh and get gloves with palm sliders, this will mean you wrists have a chance in a crash. Get the best boots you can, anybody got that foot picture?

Yeah I've used skateboard knee protection under my jeans does a better job than ce armour in textile pants

[tigertim20]

what you get next depends on the rest of your current apparel. put on what youd put on to go for a ride, then think about which item is going to offer the LEAST protection in an accident. replace that next, then repeat.

[sgurtman]

Gloves it is! Thanks guys.

[slofox]

Gloves it is! Thanks guys.

My own opinion is that you need all of it. But then, I won't even ride the bike across the road to the servo without all the gear on.

[Akzle]

My own opinion is that you need all of it. But then, I won't even ride the bike across the road to the servo without all the gear on.

and this guy is f*ing old, so he musta dun something right.

OP. Gloves. I cant believe you squiddy motherfuckered without them. Ever. When i see people on 2 wheels without gloves, i hope that they die.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Hey guys, ever since I upgraded my scooter I've been trying to invest in some safety gear. I recently bought an Rjay's Voyager 3 jacket (any thoughts?) and now I'm trying to decide what to get next. So, what do you guys think? Should I go for gloves, pants, or boots? I'm slowly building up my gear as I get paid.


Cheers

what size do you wear? I have some gloves I dont wear that if you fit them you can have.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Yeah I've used skateboard knee protection under my jeans does a better job than ce armour in textile pants

I agree with that. Ihave MX knee pads I use which I like

[AllanB]

Nah mate - pad are for women's panties.

Put the jacket on and head off to your local mall - strut around bumping into people and snarling like you are a mean muther (this is the correct spelling in this context Hitcher) - if you are lucky you'll pick up some fat slapper with purple hair wearing a mini skirt that is way too tight and a top that is part of some university study into the loading capacity of cotton.

You may have to ditch the scooter as if you are doing the above it is preferable that you leave the mall with the fat slapper and head to your lowered Nissan Skyline (with compulsory tinted windows and loud pipe). Knock back a few RTD's while parked up and chances are you'll received a car-park BJ.

[sgurtman]

what size do you wear? I have some gloves I dont wear that if you fit them you can have.

I wear XL or 2XL. I'm willing to spend a bit of money on something that is not too bulky. I want something somewhat thin, so maybe I'll buy those Revvit Monsters that were recommended.

[sgurtman]

Nah mate - pad are for women's panties.

Put the jacket on and head off to your local mall - strut around bumping into people and snarling like you are a mean muther (this is the correct spelling in this context Hitcher) - if you are lucky you'll pick up some fat slapper with purple hair wearing a mini skirt that is way too tight and a top that is part of some university study into the loading capacity of cotton.

You may have to ditch the scooter as if you are doing the above it is preferable that you leave the mall with the fat slapper and head to your lowered Nissan Skyline (with compulsory tinted windows and loud pipe). Knock back a few RTD's while parked up and chances are you'll received a car-park BJ.

On the one hand I'm horrified. But on the other I'm a little impressed. But to everyone that is wondering, I do plan on getting full gear. I just have limited income so I'm getting one piece of gear every paycheck.