Gear Need-to-Knows

[Mistress Maygin]

Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

You can get textile that will save your ass. It just doesn't hold up as well, and may not be track legal.

Icon's stuff is decent. Some of it is really nice. I like they're Accelerant jacket.
Alpinestars is very good gear. Joe Rocket and AGV and Cortech. Sidi boots. Shoei and Arai Helmets... All the big names make good stuff. Go find what fits you.

The girls spoke earlier of curb sqirrels who wear "gear" that's really just for show. I know this stuff exists and would like to avoid it like the plague. What's the point spending the EXACT SAME AMOUNT of money for something that won't save your ass just cuz it's pink? Oy

[Bassplayer]

Originally Posted by Mistress Maygin

The girls spoke earlier of curb sqirrels who wear "gear" that's really just for show. I know this stuff exists and would like to avoid it like the plague. What's the point spending the EXACT SAME AMOUNT of money for something that won't save your ass just cuz it's pink? Oy

just kidding...
yea, doesnt make sense

Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

I agree with everything you said except this. Jacket snug, yes- but not so tight you can't breathe. But mainly, helmets- snug, yes- but not uncomfortable. If it's uncomfortable, you won't want to wear it. It shouldn't be able to move without your head moving. Wear it around the store! Any pressure you feel should be even all the way around your head. Shouldn't be any painful spots, or places where it's really loose.

yup... i agree. i just meant by the fact that the padding will make it more snug at first, and with use will break down...

[Mistress Maygin]

Originally Posted by Bassplayer

just kidding...
yea, doesnt make sense



yup... i agree. i just meant by the fact that the padding will make it more snug at first, and with use will break down...

When I was at Cycle Gear a few months ago the guys pointed it out to me on a couple of the girl's jackets. The "armor" was like pieces of plastic, and there was a tag on it that said, "Not to be worn as protective riding gear" or some such. And it was the same price as all the real jackets, I was like.... WHAT?!

Apparently, people are that F-in stupid? Oy.

[Rider]

Originally Posted by Mistress Maygin

When I was at Cycle Gear a few months ago the guys pointed it out to me on a couple of the girl's jackets. The "armor" was like pieces of plastic, and there was a tag on it that said, "Not to be worn as protective riding gear" or some such. And it was the same price as all the real jackets, I was like.... WHAT?!

Apparently, people are that F-in stupid? Oy.

Make sure the armor you get is CE approved.

[DLIT]

Quality leather won't be that hot. Especially if it's good, perferated leather. Believe me. I live in Vegas heat and only rock an Astars one-peice.

[Mistress Maygin]

Originally Posted by DLIT

Quality leather won't be that hot. Especially if it's good, perferated leather. Believe me. I live in Vegas heat and only rock an Astars one-peice.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the humidity in Vegas next to none. Never been, but I know in some of the states below it the weather is hot as balls, but with almost no humidity. The humidity makes the big difference.

[DLIT]

Originally Posted by Mistress Maygin

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the humidity in Vegas next to none. Never been, but I know in some of the states below it the weather is hot as balls, but with almost no humidity. The humidity makes the big difference.

You're probably right about the humidity being worse. There' spractically none in Vegas. But it gets 110+. Humidity is gonna get you no matter what you're wearing. Might as well wear leather. Or a solid leather/textile combo.

[vabarber2]

Originally Posted by Mistress Maygin

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the humidity in Vegas next to none. Never been, but I know in some of the states below it the weather is hot as balls, but with almost no humidity. The humidity makes the big difference.

Humidity is a great thing!! It alows sweat to do its job!! Over here in the sand its like 120 in the summer with no humidity so sweat evaporates before it can cool you down!!

[Phenix_Rider]

Originally Posted by neebelung

Just hit up every motorcycle dealership or shop in your area. There's also a couple good places in Orlando and Daytona (I know that's a ways for you, but it might be worthwhile). There's Seminole Powersports in Sanford (just north of Orlando), and a good Cycle Gear just down the street (there's either two or three CG's in the O-town area). Then up in Daytona, you have Cycle World (big dealership), Cycle Image (lots of Alpinestars stuff) and The Helmet Shop (lots of Power Trip and Joe Rocket).

I would kill to have that many choices of shops. The dealers around here are tired of seeing me and not selling anything. Mind you, I wouldn't go so far as moving to florida...

Originally Posted by neebelung

There's a REALLY cute new A* jacket in mesh or textile that's gray with gray/black camo inserts, or green with green camo (not purple, but it's cool they're finally doing something OTHER than pink and blue )

I saw one of those at an Apriia dealer up here. Nice looking jacket. The men's version looks pretty good too- no camo though

Originally Posted by neebelung

You could always start with a well vented textile for your first jacket, and then if it becomes too hot to bear, look into adding a meshie later. You're going to eventually build a gear wardrobe.

That sounds like a good plan for your area. Of course, to hit the track, you need leather. Up here, I just wear my leather all the time and I don't have to sit in traffic much. I open my vents and wear a minimum of clothing under my jacket to stay cool.

Originally Posted by Mistress Maygin

Oh I know. But there is a big difference between wrecking on the highway at 80, and on a side road going 30. That's what I mean. I would always wear my helmet and gloves, this is really just about a jacket. But this may all change depending on what I can find that even fits!
Yeah, I'll get leather for sure. But it's just an unsafe to pass out on your bike from heat exhaustion, so I don't think I can wear leather all the time. I'll prolly only go as "low" as textile with vents though. For some reason mesh just doesnt sit right with me. no idea why, though.

Back roads at 80 are much more fun. I know what you mean though, doesn't matter how hot it is, I would feel extremely unsafe in mesh.

Originally Posted by vabarber2

Humidity is a great thing!! It alows sweat to do its job!! Over here in the sand its like 120 in the summer with no humidity so sweat evaporates before it can cool you down!!

That's just wrong... Sweat evaporating cools you. Sweat stuck to your body because the ambient humidity is too high makes you miserable.

[Mr Lefty]

Originally Posted by vabarber2

Humidity is a great thing!! It alows sweat to do its job!! Over here in the sand its like 120 in the summer with no humidity so sweat evaporates before it can cool you down!!

you got it backwards holms...