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Friday, May 20, 2011

Making Safety A Priority With Sportbike Clothing

By Khoei Draker


When picking out motorcycle accessories, it is important to choose great sportbike clothing. For bikes, the clothing is not just about fashion, but safety as well. There is a way to find a great balance that will go well with all the new motorcycle parts that are coming out as well.

The very first item on the shopping list after purchasing a motorcycle should be a helmet. There is a huge variety on the market, and it is best to go in store to buy the first one. After that, ordering replacements or different styles on the internet is completely fine. One just needs to know what is most comfortable and what size fits best-doing it in person saves a lot on return shipping.

The skill provides casement for the brain, but extra protection never hurt. Unlike riding in a car, there is no barrier between a person and the ground during a crash. This makes helmets incredibly important, even tipping the scale from death to life. There are three main types of helmet- the full, half and partial face.

Some riders choose to purchase full face helmets because they provide the most possible protection for ones face. They block the wind and any dust or debris, keeping the face safe. The partial face varieties are good for people who are riding in excessively hot climates or who cannot handle the closed-in feeling of a full-face helmet.

Boots and gloves are also very useful. Both feet and hands are full of tiny bones that can be easily broken. Gloves help protect the soft skin on hands from scrapes and from windburn. Heavy boots give feet protection from the heavy bike if it rolls or topples over.

Wearing just average street apparel will not help one in the event of a crash- and crashes are unexpected. Even people who have been riding for years can crash sometimes. Wearing jeans is better than putting on shorts or yoga pants, but the only apparel that will really help is that which is made for biking.

Biker wear is designed with thick padding for the knees and elbows. The skin there is especially thin, and can be torn to the bone very quickly. The padding helps with this. The wear can be created from cloth material or sturdy leather. It depends on personal preference, coming in many different styles. This material is specially made so that it will not rip or shred easily, and can minimize injuries impressively.

Getting sportbike clothing is important for both street and dirt riders because of the protection it offers to the body. Safety is very important, and only the thick, tough material designed to withstand high-speed crashes and road burn can offer the necessary protection.




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