Your definition of full gear

[HRCNICK11]

For the record I have seen a few people crash in jeans and they only last about a foot of the slide so if you slide more than a foot you might as well be in shorts. Cotton is not safety gear its for comfort and Q-tips.

At the very least you should ride in the ripstop nylon stuff.

[rogue]

I ride with helmet, gloves, armoured jacket(s), and boots. I wear jeans and take the chance. I'm fine with that. I also make sure the jeans I wear are thick jeans, not those thin ones like most women's jeans seemed to be made lately. I know it doesn't offer much protection, but it still something between my skin and the pavement, regardless how long it may or may not last.

[Rider]

Helmet, leather jacket, leather pants, leather gloves, over the ankle moto boots, and a back protector is full gear to me. You could even goes as far as adding knee braces and a neck brace to the list.

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by Rider

Helmet, leather jacket, leather pants, leather gloves, over the ankle moto boots, and a back protector is full gear to me. You could even goes as far as adding knee braces and a neck brace to the list.

I have honestly never seen a "knee brace" for street riding...I'm not sure I've even seen a neck brace per se'...

[Mr Lefty]

I don't think he mean a riding specific knee brace

and actually they make a riding neck brace... lots of the young riders have to wear them
http://thekneeslider.com/archives/20...le-neck-brace/

[Yamerhaw]

for those that dont think they need gear if just cruising the strip or going to the store, or if you'll only be doing 20 or 30mph, try this: set on your buddies truck tailgate in your t shirt and jeans, have him maintain a constant 30mph and then, jump off.... this will give you a good idea as to how well your jeans and skin hold up to the pavement

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by Yamerhaw

for those that dont think they need gear if just cruising the strip or going to the store, or if you'll only be doing 20 or 30mph, try this: set on your buddies truck tailgate in your t shirt and jeans, have him maintain a constant 30mph and then, jump off.... this will give you a good idea as to how well your jeans and skin hold up to the pavement

Have you ever...skateboarded,rode a bicycle,sledded,etc? Don't tell me you were one of those pansies whose mom made them wear full gear to cross the street....

[Phenix_Rider]

Originally Posted by TIGGER

Have you ever...skateboarded,rode a bicycle,sledded,etc? Don't tell me you were one of those pansies whose mom made them wear full gear to cross the street....

And remember how fucked up your knees. hands, face, etc. got? Who honestly rides anywhere below 35 mph?

"Full Gear" means race level boots,1piece/2piece leathers, gauntlet gloves, full face helmet, back protector, and maybe even a chest protector.

"Acceptable Gear" means leather work boots, riding jeans, armored jacket (preferably leather), gloves (always leather- no mesh or mechanics or fingerless), and a helmet (3/4, modular or full face- no beanie BS). Basically, if you don't wear this level of protection, I won't ride with you. I don't need to deal with extra gore because of your laziness/stupidity.

[Mr Lefty]

Originally Posted by TIGGER

Have you ever...skateboarded,rode a bicycle,sledded,etc? Don't tell me you were one of those pansies whose mom made them wear full gear to cross the street....

but how often were you going 30mph on a bike and bailed? usually if I wrecked my bike it wasn't a "high speed" wreck... ya know? 30mph on a bike is still a decent pace.

I used to rollerblade back in my early teens... I actually would grab on to cars and sketch... well got pulled along and a buddy decided to gun it... I let go at what he said was 35 or so... felt like 120... ate shit and had some nice rash... still have a scar on my leg from it... and I had long shorts two shirts a hoody and gloves on... wore a few holes in my hoody and one all the way down to the 2nd shirt. lucky I didn't hit my mellon though...