What kind of gear do you wear? - Page 4

greatmaul · 12-04-2011, 03:51 AM

Hi! Older thread I know, but I really love my gear!

I got a one piece Cortech by Tourmaster riding suit. It's wind/water resistant and great for commuting because the legs zip all the way up the sides, so I can literally step into it and I'm ready to ride and then step out of it and I'm ready to go to work. (I really wanted an Aerostich but who can afford that??)

It has full armor: back, shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and I've upgraded the armor to add hard armor from ebay on top of the soft ce armor that was already on there. Hard armor is better for abrasion from what I've read, and the soft is better to prevent broken bones.

Helmet is Scorpion EXO700 full face Snell approved, though these days I wish I had something brighter like neon, or maybe modular, and maybe bluetooth so I could pipe me some NPR in there. Boots are very tall Sidi waterproof riding boots, very protective and completely waterproof. I have Freeze-out thermals and Cortech titanium knuckle gloves with thinsulate lining. Also, have a neon reflective vest but don't always use that anymore.

My old gear had an armored jacket, armored pants, armored shorts underneath that, and knee pads, but it just took too long to get on and off, couldn't go anywhere on my lunch at work. Now I can just slip into the suit and I'm off. (by "slip into" I sometimes mean hopping on one foot and bending and cramming myself into it, but still...)

JWR · 12-04-2011, 08:28 AM

Good for you on spending the money for full gear.
:2tup:

Water Warrior 2 · 12-04-2011, 03:55 PM

Good stuff. Now you are dressed for the ride and the slide. Your other gear was good too but time consuming. I can definitely relate to that.

12-04-2011, 03:51 AM	#31
greatmaul Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 296	Re: What kind of gear do you wear? Hi! Older thread I know, but I really love my gear! I got a one piece Cortech by Tourmaster riding suit. It's wind/water resistant and great for commuting because the legs zip all the way up the sides, so I can literally step into it and I'm ready to ride and then step out of it and I'm ready to go to work. (I really wanted an Aerostich but who can afford that??) It has full armor: back, shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and I've upgraded the armor to add hard armor from ebay on top of the soft ce armor that was already on there. Hard armor is better for abrasion from what I've read, and the soft is better to prevent broken bones. Helmet is Scorpion EXO700 full face Snell approved, though these days I wish I had something brighter like neon, or maybe modular, and maybe bluetooth so I could pipe me some NPR in there. Boots are very tall Sidi waterproof riding boots, very protective and completely waterproof. I have Freeze-out thermals and Cortech titanium knuckle gloves with thinsulate lining. Also, have a neon reflective vest but don't always use that anymore. My old gear had an armored jacket, armored pants, armored shorts underneath that, and knee pads, but it just took too long to get on and off, couldn't go anywhere on my lunch at work. Now I can just slip into the suit and I'm off. (by "slip into" I sometimes mean hopping on one foot and bending and cramming myself into it, but still...) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-04-2011, 08:28 AM	#32
JWR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 1,413	Re: What kind of gear do you wear? Good for you on spending the money for full gear. :2tup: __________________ Jerry Truth is there are lots of great bikes available and not nearly as many good riders out there riding them... "A man's got to know his limitations..."
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12-04-2011, 03:55 PM	#33
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: What kind of gear do you wear? Good stuff. Now you are dressed for the ride and the slide. Your other gear was good too but time consuming. I can definitely relate to that. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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