Safety Gear

[Craig]

Hey guys,
Well i know that this subject has been done to death, but i would really appriate any information & opinions that you have to share.
Need info on all aspects of safety clothing.
Also how should a good fitting helmet feel wen fitting in a shop? coz i heard they should be pretty tite then mould to ya noggin.
leather or synthetic?
gloves with or without armour?
body armour?
Boots?
Oh and chances are i wont be riding in rain as im a weekend thrasher wen the sun shining (yeh i know, sissy) so waterproofing isn't important, surviving a fall is.

Thanks guys

[Quasievil]

Hey guys,
Well i know that this subject has been done to death, but i would really appriate any information & opinions that you have to share.
Need info on all aspects of safety clothing.
Also how should a good fitting helmet feel wen fitting in a shop? coz i heard they should be pretty tite then mould to ya noggin.
leather or synthetic?
gloves with or without armour?
body armour?
Boots?
Oh and chances are i wont be riding in rain as im a weekend thrasher wen the sun shining (yeh i know, sissy) so waterproofing isn't important, surviving a fall is.

Thanks guys

Well as far as I know, if your helmet puffs up you cheeks when on its good, if you turn it left and right and it takes your skin with it its good, also measure your head around the baseball cap line do it three times and take the largest measurement ,this is your size.
For me always have armour on your gear covering the contact ppoints, ie elbows, shoulders knees back etc, you can get this in most good quality Cordura gear.
I ride cordura and Now leather, wet cordura, dry leather.
Always wear boots always wear gloves (thats the first thing to hit, your hands)
spend wisely and get good gear not crap. and look after it.