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If you have a motorbike or you plan on getting one then you definitely will require some essential equipment to ensure your safety. The protective gear required when riding a motorcycle is the most important kit that you need.

Riding a bike provides an amazing experience, it is one of the most thrilling modes of transport. With this comes a price though as bikes are more dangerous than riding in a car, you’re less protected. To minimise any risk of severe injury you need to choose the appropriate and best protective gear to wear whilst riding your motorcycle.

There are so many different options of protective gear to select from and so many different types. In the next few paragraphs we will list out the key items and provide some hints and tips that will help you in making the correct decisions.

Helmet

The bike helmet is the most important protective gear required, it protects your skull from damage. There are many different types of helmet available in many different shapes, sizes and colours. The 3 main types of helmet available are the full face helmet, three quarter helmet plus the flip helmet. The full face and flip helmet protect the entire face and offer more protection than the three quarter helmet which exposes the jaw. The flip helmets are normally a little pricier but have an advantage that you’d not have to get rid of your helmet completely when talking to someone or grabbing a bite to eat or drink.

An important thing when selecting a helmet is to make sure that the fit is right, the helmet must be snug and not move around easy.

Motorcycle Pants

Pants protect your legs from any damage during a fall or slide. Again the variety can be overwhelming and is dependent on personal needs. Leather-based pants are popular but may not be too comfortable for longer rides in warm weather. You can actually now get jeans with Kevlar woven in to the fibre which provides great protection and comfort to the casual rider. Again for optimum protection you can get pants with body armor and Kevlar included.

Motorcyle Gloves

The gloves protect your hands, the hands and fingers are what are impacted in any accident and they need adequate protection. Another important use for gloves is to keep the hands warm. If you tried to ride with no gloves in cold winter conditions your hands would seize up and this will have an effect on the handling of the motorbike. For these reasons you should choose the proper gloves.

Probably the best kinds of gloves are Kevlar gloves, these give the most effective protection and can be cheaper than leather-based gloves. You may also like to opt for some lighter gloves for use in hotter conditions. It is important that the grip on the gloves is also sufficient to allow you to control the bike.

Motorcycle Jackets

The type of jacket you choose is dependant on the type of rider you are. The jacket protects your upper torso and is a vital item of clothing for every riders. Sport bike riders can get some great coloured leather-based jackets to match their bikes. More classical riders might opt for a traditional leather look. If opting for a leather jacket just ensure it fits nice and that the standard and thickness is sufficient to protect you in the event you fell off a motorcycle.

Riding Boots

There are lots of different styles of motorcycle boots available. When selecting a boot make sure that you’re comfortable wearing them for a long time period and you have sufficient mobility to walk comfortably in the boots. For something like motor cross you would opt for boots with a higher finish. For something like a cruiser you could opt for a more classical high top boot.

Joanne is a massive biker fan who has been riding motorbikes for over fifteen years. Her newest website Women Motorcycle Jacket helps you make an informed descision when looking to purchase a jacket for riding in. One of her latest articles is on Leather Bike Jackets, please visit the site for further information.

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