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Sunday, July 17, 2011

Buying The Right Biker Clothing

By Chloe Gib


It is important to choose the right biker clothing. While it is important to look good the key consideration is safety. It cannot be forgotten that your clothes will often be the thing that cushion any impact in the event of an accident.

Alternatively it may call to mind motorcycle gangs. They are often depicted in television series and in films with long hair and beards. They often have customized jackets with the logo of their chosen gang.

The hands and feet are also important areas to keep covered. Thick gloves and boots help to make sure they are not exposed while riding. This is especially important in colder weather. Equally you want to ensure that you do not hurt yourself while riding. For example if you go traveling it is best not to wear open toed shoes while riding your bike.

Jackets are often the most iconic items associated with motorbikes. Leather is generally the material people often associate with riding motorbikes. However textile jackets are often best for keeping dry while riding in wet weather.

While this may sound obvious you need to remember that when you are riding a motorbike you will not have the same shock absorption or safety as you would while driving a car. This means that you effectively have to be responsible for your own protection. Having your arms and legs exposed is an unnecessary risk. While you may experience some discomfort in warmer weather, it is better to stay alive.

As with any clothes you should make sure that they fit. When trying them on in a store make sure that they grip tightly to you. While it may seem awkward try to move around as much as possible to get an idea of how it reacts to the sensation of movement. Anything that comes loose is probably not suited to you.

When choosing biker clothing it is important to look at the safety guidelines and recommendations in your local area. Branded clothes should follow these guidelines as closely as possible. If you are not sure you should discuss this in a specialist store. Look online to compare products and see customer review websites to get the best possible deal and find the right clothes to keep you safe while riding.




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