Your definition of full gear - Page 9

Mr Lefty · 01-05-2009, 07:48 PM

I don't think he mean a riding specific knee brace

and actually they make a riding neck brace... lots of the young riders have to wear them
http://thekneeslider.com/archives/20...le-neck-brace/

Yamerhaw · 01-05-2009, 08:19 PM

for those that dont think they need gear if just cruising the strip or going to the store, or if you'll only be doing 20 or 30mph, try this: set on your buddies truck tailgate in your t shirt and jeans, have him maintain a constant 30mph and then, jump off.... this will give you a good idea as to how well your jeans and skin hold up to the pavement

Amber Lamps · 01-05-2009, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Yamerhaw

for those that dont think they need gear if just cruising the strip or going to the store, or if you'll only be doing 20 or 30mph, try this: set on your buddies truck tailgate in your t shirt and jeans, have him maintain a constant 30mph and then, jump off.... this will give you a good idea as to how well your jeans and skin hold up to the pavement

Have you ever...skateboarded,rode a bicycle,sledded,etc? Don't tell me you were one of those pansies whose mom made them wear full gear to cross the street....

Phenix_Rider · 01-05-2009, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

Have you ever...skateboarded,rode a bicycle,sledded,etc? Don't tell me you were one of those pansies whose mom made them wear full gear to cross the street....

And remember how fucked up your knees. hands, face, etc. got? Who honestly rides anywhere below 35 mph?

"Full Gear" means race level boots,1piece/2piece leathers, gauntlet gloves, full face helmet, back protector, and maybe even a chest protector.

"Acceptable Gear" means leather work boots, riding jeans, armored jacket (preferably leather), gloves (always leather- no mesh or mechanics or fingerless), and a helmet (3/4, modular or full face- no beanie BS). Basically, if you don't wear this level of protection, I won't ride with you. I don't need to deal with extra gore because of your laziness/stupidity.

Mr Lefty · 01-05-2009, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

Have you ever...skateboarded,rode a bicycle,sledded,etc? Don't tell me you were one of those pansies whose mom made them wear full gear to cross the street....

but how often were you going 30mph on a bike and bailed? usually if I wrecked my bike it wasn't a "high speed" wreck... ya know? 30mph on a bike is still a decent pace.

I used to rollerblade back in my early teens... I actually would grab on to cars and sketch... well got pulled along and a buddy decided to gun it... I let go at what he said was 35 or so... felt like 120... ate shit and had some nice rash... still have a scar on my leg from it... and I had long shorts two shirts a hoody and gloves on... wore a few holes in my hoody and one all the way down to the 2nd shirt. lucky I didn't hit my mellon though...

fasternyou929 · 01-05-2009, 10:58 PM

Wow, 9 pages on this and still going?

Personally (and anyone that disagrees is just being stubborn

) I think the definition of "full gear" changes with context, like damn near every other word in the English language.

Had Curb (the inspiration for this thread) been riding at the track or canyon carving when he had his accident and said he was in "full gear", I would assume he meant a 1 or 2 piece leather suit, gloves, boots, helmet, and maybe a back protector.

Since he was riding to or from dinner when he had the accident, I would assume he meant helmet, jacket, gloves, and riding boots/shoes.

Curb · 01-06-2009, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by fasternyou929

Since he was riding to or from dinner when he had the accident, I would assume he meant helmet, jacket, gloves, and riding boots/shoes.

and jeans dan, don't forget the jeans

fasternyou929 · 01-06-2009, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Curb

and jeans dan, don't forget the jeans

I wouldn't be caught riding behind you without them!

Amber Lamps · 01-06-2009, 08:49 AM

I know what you are saying...I just like picking with the "gear nazis" that purpose that I'm an "idiot" if I don't wear full leathers to run to the post office.

Dave · 01-06-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

I know what you are saying...I just like picking with the "gear nazis" that purpose that I'm an "idiot" if I don't wear full leathers to run to the post office.

you do wear deer furs though

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

01-05-2009, 08:19 PM	#82
Yamerhaw Country Boy Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hicktown in NC Moto: 07 R1 Posts: 797	for those that dont think they need gear if just cruising the strip or going to the store, or if you'll only be doing 20 or 30mph, try this: set on your buddies truck tailgate in your t shirt and jeans, have him maintain a constant 30mph and then, jump off.... this will give you a good idea as to how well your jeans and skin hold up to the pavement __________________ “If trees could scream, would we be so cavalier about cutting them down? We might, if they screamed all the time, for no good reason.” It takes a big man to cry, but it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man.

01-05-2009, 07:48 PM	#81
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	I don't think he mean a riding specific knee brace and actually they make a riding neck brace... lots of the young riders have to wear them http://thekneeslider.com/archives/20...le-neck-brace/

01-05-2009, 10:58 PM	#86
fasternyou929 SFL Expatriate #2 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Moto: CBR1000 Posts: 2,043	Wow, 9 pages on this and still going? Personally (and anyone that disagrees is just being stubborn ) I think the definition of "full gear" changes with context, like damn near every other word in the English language. Had Curb (the inspiration for this thread) been riding at the track or canyon carving when he had his accident and said he was in "full gear", I would assume he meant a 1 or 2 piece leather suit, gloves, boots, helmet, and maybe a back protector. Since he was riding to or from dinner when he had the accident, I would assume he meant helmet, jacket, gloves, and riding boots/shoes.

01-06-2009, 08:49 AM	#89
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	I know what you are saying...I just like picking with the "gear nazis" that purpose that I'm an "idiot" if I don't wear full leathers to run to the post office.