Hey gang,
was wondering if some people could step up and possibly give the n00b version of "how to pick your gear" for riding..
When i was on my cruisers i never thought much about gear beyond my leather jacket, lid, gloves periodicly, jeans, and leather work boots...
Now that i likely will be in this crowd i am considering much more, buying real gear that offers real protection....
Problem is, i dont even know where to start..
leather or kevlar... boots that seem to have lots of armor, or just general boots that look more comfy...
im not looking to look like the cavemen in a geico commercials with a full suit racing getup... function and comfort for me before looks... no one i need to impress...
I dont race.. i have a GTO for that, so i am looking for street gear, that will save my skin (literally) in case of a low or high side...
i am in IOWA, so we can get some hotter summers... but generally its fairly termperate...
thanks for the input...
ps: im a bigger guy, 6ft... 250lbs size 12-13 boot if that helps point me in the right direction..
was wondering if some people could step up and possibly give the n00b version of "how to pick your gear" for riding..
When i was on my cruisers i never thought much about gear beyond my leather jacket, lid, gloves periodicly, jeans, and leather work boots...
Now that i likely will be in this crowd i am considering much more, buying real gear that offers real protection....
Problem is, i dont even know where to start..
leather or kevlar... boots that seem to have lots of armor, or just general boots that look more comfy...
im not looking to look like the cavemen in a geico commercials with a full suit racing getup... function and comfort for me before looks... no one i need to impress...
I dont race.. i have a GTO for that, so i am looking for street gear, that will save my skin (literally) in case of a low or high side...
i am in IOWA, so we can get some hotter summers... but generally its fairly termperate...
thanks for the input...
ps: im a bigger guy, 6ft... 250lbs size 12-13 boot if that helps point me in the right direction..