How much gear do you use?
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RE: How much gear do you use?
ORIGINAL: JDRay
LMAO! On first pass, I read this as "armored ******** jacket," and thought... WHAT?!?!?!
ORIGINAL: rwagon57
...armored textile jacket...
...armored textile jacket...
and now, everyone will want one...
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From: Southern California
RE: How much gear do you use?
ORIGINAL: rob i
hey swordy-
ha ha.. not really either.. though I guess it's more like a life jacket than the latter.
it's designed to protect the rider when thrown from the bike. You can check it out at http:www.hit-air.com
you'll be able to get a better idea what it's all about.
a jacket like this saved a dude's life on the highway last year in baltimore. I have two little girls at home and use any reasonable method to protect myself.
it's really not a bad looking vest. no one would ever know what it was.
rob
hey swordy-
ha ha.. not really either.. though I guess it's more like a life jacket than the latter.
it's designed to protect the rider when thrown from the bike. You can check it out at http:www.hit-air.com
you'll be able to get a better idea what it's all about.
a jacket like this saved a dude's life on the highway last year in baltimore. I have two little girls at home and use any reasonable method to protect myself.
it's really not a bad looking vest. no one would ever know what it was.
rob
Where did you find these jackets/vests? I went on line to the site, but there's no info about any dealers, etc.
Did you have to buy direct from Japan?
CAK
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Joined: May 2008
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From: Vermont
RE: How much gear do you use?
.02 mostly use em all. will sometimes skip the lid in states that allow it. Pretty cold here for most of the riding season so usally wear it all. The jacket will change with the season but usally always wear one except in parades then it is a vest.
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RE: How much gear do you use?
ORIGINAL: rwagon57
FF Helmet, armored textile jacket (mesh version in summer), armored textile all season overpants, boots, and gloves. I'm not afraid of the wreck that kills me, rather I fear the one that doesn't kill me. For that option I want every chance I can give myself to avoid broken bones, bruises, and road rash. Also I definitely ride defensively to avoid the crash, but unfortunately I can't do anything about the cage driver that does the unexpected or unpredictable. If you ever end up on the ground you will be wearing exactly what you were wearing when you rode away from home.
Now for some honesty; I didn't always subscribe to the all the gear all the time philosophy, and I have broken bones, been bruised, and suffered road rash in the last 37 years. The conclusion I came to was that that stuff hurts and as I get older I am far less willing to chance it, and ultimately when I dress as stated above I arrive at my destination whether it be 8 miles one way to work or 500+ miles per day on a long road trip I am cleaner, less fatigued, less dehydrated, and not suffering wind or sunburn.
If others choose different levels of protection that is their choice. My onlywish is that they make that choice based on a full understanding of the consequences, and and acceptance of the risk.
Enjoy the ride, I'll wave regardless of how you are dressed.
FF Helmet, armored textile jacket (mesh version in summer), armored textile all season overpants, boots, and gloves. I'm not afraid of the wreck that kills me, rather I fear the one that doesn't kill me. For that option I want every chance I can give myself to avoid broken bones, bruises, and road rash. Also I definitely ride defensively to avoid the crash, but unfortunately I can't do anything about the cage driver that does the unexpected or unpredictable. If you ever end up on the ground you will be wearing exactly what you were wearing when you rode away from home.
Now for some honesty; I didn't always subscribe to the all the gear all the time philosophy, and I have broken bones, been bruised, and suffered road rash in the last 37 years. The conclusion I came to was that that stuff hurts and as I get older I am far less willing to chance it, and ultimately when I dress as stated above I arrive at my destination whether it be 8 miles one way to work or 500+ miles per day on a long road trip I am cleaner, less fatigued, less dehydrated, and not suffering wind or sunburn.
If others choose different levels of protection that is their choice. My onlywish is that they make that choice based on a full understanding of the consequences, and and acceptance of the risk.
Enjoy the ride, I'll wave regardless of how you are dressed.
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From: Detroit, MI
RE: How much gear do you use?
ORIGINAL: rwagon57
FF Helmet, armored textile jacket (mesh version in summer), armored textile all season overpants, boots, and gloves. I'm not afraid of the wreck that kills me, rather I fear the one that doesn't kill me. For that option I want every chance I can give myself to avoid broken bones, bruises, and road rash. Also I definitely ride defensively to avoid the crash, but unfortunately I can't do anything about the cage driver that does the unexpected or unpredictable. If you ever end up on the ground you will be wearing exactly what you were wearing when you rode away from home.
Now for some honesty; I didn't always subscribe to the all the gear all the time philosophy, and I have broken bones, been bruised, and suffered road rash in the last 37 years. The conclusion I came to was that that stuff hurts and as I get older I am far less willing to chance it, and ultimately when I dress as stated above I arrive at my destination whether it be 8 miles one way to work or 500+ miles per day on a long road trip I am cleaner, less fatigued, less dehydrated, and not suffering wind or sunburn.
If others choose different levels of protection that is their choice. My only wish is that they make that choice based on a full understanding of the consequences, and and acceptance of the risk.
Enjoy the ride, I'll wave regardless of how you are dressed.
FF Helmet, armored textile jacket (mesh version in summer), armored textile all season overpants, boots, and gloves. I'm not afraid of the wreck that kills me, rather I fear the one that doesn't kill me. For that option I want every chance I can give myself to avoid broken bones, bruises, and road rash. Also I definitely ride defensively to avoid the crash, but unfortunately I can't do anything about the cage driver that does the unexpected or unpredictable. If you ever end up on the ground you will be wearing exactly what you were wearing when you rode away from home.
Now for some honesty; I didn't always subscribe to the all the gear all the time philosophy, and I have broken bones, been bruised, and suffered road rash in the last 37 years. The conclusion I came to was that that stuff hurts and as I get older I am far less willing to chance it, and ultimately when I dress as stated above I arrive at my destination whether it be 8 miles one way to work or 500+ miles per day on a long road trip I am cleaner, less fatigued, less dehydrated, and not suffering wind or sunburn.
If others choose different levels of protection that is their choice. My only wish is that they make that choice based on a full understanding of the consequences, and and acceptance of the risk.
Enjoy the ride, I'll wave regardless of how you are dressed.
Road Master
Joined: May 2006
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From: Londonderry, NH
RE: How much gear do you use?
hey pivolovingbear...
they are hard to find here. a site called bikebone.com has them for sale. decent prices as well. I got the "equestrian vest" which is aimed at horseback riders, but works for a motorcycle as long as you get the longer lanyard. They have a decent assortment of other airbag jackets from hit air, at least they did the last time I checked.
you can also try impactjackets.com, they make a similar jacket to hit air's, though i've heard the quality isn't quite as good as hit air's.
Rob
they are hard to find here. a site called bikebone.com has them for sale. decent prices as well. I got the "equestrian vest" which is aimed at horseback riders, but works for a motorcycle as long as you get the longer lanyard. They have a decent assortment of other airbag jackets from hit air, at least they did the last time I checked.
you can also try impactjackets.com, they make a similar jacket to hit air's, though i've heard the quality isn't quite as good as hit air's.
Rob
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Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Avondale, AZ
RE: How much gear do you use?
Always boot, jeans, helmet, and my cut. Tried chucks once and it rained. Wasn't even in the forecast.
Have to wear the full face all the time right now cause the eyes are rejecting contacts, but half around town normally and the full face for the 40 mile ride to work along I-10.
Have to wear the full face all the time right now cause the eyes are rejecting contacts, but half around town normally and the full face for the 40 mile ride to work along I-10.
