Your philosophy on wearing gear

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Originally Posted by marko138

You guys do realize most injuries occur below the waist?

I actually didn't know that, and, thinking about the 6 friends involved in accidents over the last 18 months or so, it's not quite the case.

1 - died (helmet, full leathers)
2 - shattered face, broken ribs, two broken femurs, two broken ankles and I can't even remember what else (he's literally sporting about $2M in titanium now -- and yes, he's riding again) - helmet, textile jacket, jeans, Icon Motorhead boots (he came OUT of the boots on impact)
3 - dislocated shoulder
4 - Broken arm, clavicle, I think a couple cracked ribs (helmet, jacket with spine protector underneath, jeans, boots)
5 - died (no helmet, no leathers)
6 - broken arm & fingers (helmet, leather jacket, jeans, boots)

I'm not saying this to be argumentative; I honestly have never heard that most injuries occur below the belt, that's all.