A reminder to people who do not wear gear... or jeans for that matter

[Zapf]

Dude if i gets hit by a car it won't matter what i'm wearing. All the armour/leather i have won't save me from a blunt impact.

ermm note to self... invent armor for blunt impact before hitting car

[pillion]

I've had a good look at Frosty's gear after the crash on Paekok hill yesterday- he had full leathers, a back protector, quality gloves and armour plated boots - of which I am certain without these he would have more than just a sore shoulder right now!!! the damage to his leathers / boots and one glove will definitely have broken at least one bone if not several. The back protector saved his back from being broken. There is white paint on the back of his leathers right where the back protector is.The only white paint around is from the guardrail post - thank you Transit NZ for putting in guard rails!!! i am no expert but it was good enuf to possible save his life.

[aff-man]

I've had a good look at Frosty's gear after the crash on Paekok hill yesterday- he had full leathers, a back protector, quality gloves and armour plated boots - of which I am certain without these he would have more than just a sore shoulder right now!!! the damage to his leathers / boots and one glove will definitely have broken at least one bone if not several. The back protector saved his back from being broken. There is white paint on the back of his leathers right where the back protector is.The only white paint around is from the guardrail post - thank you Transit NZ for putting in guard rails!!! i am no expert but it was good enuf to possible save his life.

Yip if i go on rides i pile as much armour and leather as i can on. Synthetics sort of work as well. Mine saved my knee anyway but i can't wait untill my leathers are all ready