I'm sick of people moaning about gear, its personal preference.
I've had several crashes; a Front tyre blow out on a corner, into a pot hole and over the bars landing square on my head, had the rear slip out and slide the bike, aside from that, I have had plenty of other push bike accidents.
I've had a layer of skin ripped off my face, the bin on Marks death trap due to his loose chain which resulted in a sore elbow and a grazed knee.
So - in summary - in all my accidents, I have learnt that the most important asset is armour, and decent armour at that. I've also learnt how to come off a bike properly too, or manage going off the road while still on the bike.
Its my personal OPINION that armour to reduce the likely hood of breakages or severe injuries is more important than a bit of skin.
Oh, my bad, this is Kiwi Biker, where no one is allowed an opinion aye...
EDIT: In saying that though, there is nothing stopping you from wearing Armour and Leathers which his a good combination. But leathers by itself is just going to save your skin, not your collar bone or knees, etc.
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Originally Posted by TL Rider
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