Your definition of full gear

lauralynne · 01-03-2009, 09:32 PM

I didn't want to hijack someone else's thread - they announced they crashed but were relatively ok - and for that I'm grateful. But it was stated that he had rash despite being "in full gear". I truly don't care what other people wear when they ride - I'm not here to judge. I was more curious what other people consider to be full gear. plain curiosity. No judging.

Mr Lefty · 01-03-2009, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by lauralynne

I didn't want to hijack someone else's thread - they announced they crashed but were relatively ok - and for that I'm grateful. But it was stated that he had rash despite being "in full gear". I truly don't care what other people wear when they ride - I'm not here to judge. I was more curious what other people consider to be full gear. plain curiosity. No judging.

I think we're talk'n about "verbage" here... the question, I think should have been, how much gear is enough for you...

I'm not sure how FULL GEAR can mean anything other than just that... completely geared up...

some people choose to just wear Helmet, Jacket, and gloves for their gear and some Jeans and boots or shoes... my self included sometimes... and that may be enough for them to feel safe enough to ride... but it's still not full gear by definition.

I was wearing A* Cargo's when I went down , some knee armor, and A* SMX4's... had I been wear'n jeans and tennis shoes I'd have a broken leg/ankle... and some nice rash...

marko138 · 01-04-2009, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ebbs15

ahh Tigger... I was just gonna say pretty much the same thing...

Full Gear is just that... FULL GEAR head to toe... HOWEVER... if I'm runn'n a short distance I'll throw on Jeans and maybe tennis shoes... I have squided and worn shorts... and fuck that... not again.

I wore shorts one time. Right before I sold the Zuk last year. I had just cleaned it and needed to take it for a shake down ride. Grabbed the helmet and gloves.

It was the WORST feeling ever! I dont know how people can ride with shorts.

Sixxxxer · 01-04-2009, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

I wore shorts one time. Right before I sold the Zuk last year. I had just cleaned it and needed to take it for a shake down ride. Grabbed the helmet and gloves.

It was the WORST feeling ever! I dont know how people can ride with shorts.

I agree...The heat from the Engine made my Fucking Shins Feel like there were getting Ripped off at the Skin

Mr Lefty · 01-04-2009, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

I wore shorts one time. Right before I sold the Zuk last year. I had just cleaned it and needed to take it for a shake down ride. Grabbed the helmet and gloves.

It was the WORST feeling ever! I dont know how people can ride with shorts.

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Originally Posted by Sixxxxer

I agree...The heat from the Engine made my Fucking Shins Feel like there were getting Ripped off at the Skin

I did it in Indy... and though I caught a few little rocks on the shins... it was more the unsettle'n feeling I had... I'll carry a back pack and wear my shorts under pants next time...

I've ridden around the block with out gloves... and THAT feels weird... I don't like that feeling at all..

Sixxxxer · 01-04-2009, 04:38 PM

Def...no Gloves feels HELLA Weird...I cant do it.

And I'll never wear shorts again...Ever.

Amber Lamps · 01-04-2009, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ebbs15

I did it in Indy... and though I caught a few little rocks on the shins... it was more the unsettle'n feeling I had... I'll carry a back pack and wear my shorts under pants next time...

I've ridden around the block with out gloves... and THAT feels weird... I don't like that feeling at all..

I know,I had those pants that the legs zip off....AND they had cargo pockets to keep the legs in.

Mr Lefty · 01-04-2009, 07:09 PM

intresting... what brand?

most of the time I ride to ride... but being as I'll be moving to a year round riding climate... I'll probably be riding for errands... it'd be nice to have something like that... probably still wear my knee/shin guards under..

View Poll Results: what do you consider "full gear"
boots, moto pants, moto jacket, gloves, helmet	53	77.94%
Moto pants, moto jacket, helmet	0	0%
Helmet, moto jacket, gloves	8	11.76%
Helmet & anything NOT shorts and flip flops	0	0%
Tater's ex. wife keeping her socks on	7	10.29%
Voters: 68. You may not vote on this poll

01-03-2009, 09:32 PM	#1
lauralynne 667:Neighbor of the Beast Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Everett WA Moto: VTR1000, SV650, FZR400, CRF150 Posts: 1,403	I didn't want to hijack someone else's thread - they announced they crashed but were relatively ok - and for that I'm grateful. But it was stated that he had rash despite being "in full gear". I truly don't care what other people wear when they ride - I'm not here to judge. I was more curious what other people consider to be full gear. plain curiosity. No judging. __________________ WMRRA's slowest Expert! triathalete, mom, racer, rider, friend, sister, wife - all in one tidy package! Married my best friend 8/30/09

01-04-2009, 04:38 PM	#6
Sixxxxer Like Gixxxxer But Not Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dirty Jersey Moto: 2008 ZX6R Posts: 4,891	Def...no Gloves feels HELLA Weird...I cant do it. And I'll never wear shorts again...Ever. __________________ [FRSH] Candy Plasma Blue

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01-04-2009, 07:09 PM	#8
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	intresting... what brand? most of the time I ride to ride... but being as I'll be moving to a year round riding climate... I'll probably be riding for errands... it'd be nice to have something like that... probably still wear my knee/shin guards under..