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$10.00 helmets are for $10.00 heads |
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- If buying mail-order or from the Internet, be sure to at least
try one on at the nearest motorcycle shop.
- Pay attention to weight and comfort. Remember that this helmet
may be on your head for a length of time.
- Understand that a loose helmet will NOT save your head!
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| Goggles: |
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- Pretty basic really - if you don't wear them - stuff gets in your eyes!!
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| Jerseys: |
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- Shop around, there are bargains to be had.
- Be aware that these are much stronger than just long sleeve
shirts.
- Pay attention to the weight and construction. Some are more
suited for hot/cold weather than others.
- I find my preferred no-name brand jersey quite comfortable
and wear it everywhere suitable. It is as strong as any other as was
significantly discounted. However I will be looking for another one more
suited for riding in hotter terrain.
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| Gloves:
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- Will save the hands not just from falls, but from tree branches and cold,
early mornings as well.
- Shopping around really pays off.
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| Trousers:
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- Shop around, there are bargains to be had. As with jerseys,
last years designs are often heavily discounted. Many smaller brands
offer the same quality for less money.
- Be aware that these are much stronger than jeans. The holes
in my favourite pair of Levi's can attest to that.
- Pay attention to the weight and construction. Some are more
suited for hot/cold weather than others.
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| Boots:
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- Very important to get a good comfortable fit.
- My only off-road fall left a great big mark on my boot,
which would have been my left ankle if I just had runners. Karen's only fall
happened when the laces of her runners looped around the foot-peg.
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| Body
Armour/Chest protector:
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- Designed to protect rider from "roost", the
stones, mud and rubbish thrown up by rider is from. Not designed to save
rider from a major fall.
- Does offer some protection from a handlebar in the chest
etc. We insist that Daniel always wear his for this reason.
- Some armour is designed to be worn outside the jersey and
some under. Be sure to check this when purchasing body armour and jerseys.
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| A note about
cost:
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To gear up properly can be quite expensive, so for new
starters to this great sport a few suggestions: |
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- Check out second-hand supplies.
- Remember that if going for a weekend, only one set may be
required.
- We find that birthdays follow a certain pattern and expect
that Christmas this year will as well.
- Start with the most essential gear and build your kit up as
you can afford too. Remember that newcomers ( including ourselves) will
start travelling very cautiously.
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