Squids...do not want!!!

[derf]

Originally Posted by HokieDNA01

Nah...that shit wont' happen to me...I'm only running around town.

So we are in agreement here?

[Kerry_129]

Yummy! Good reality checks - I really hope I never look down and see something similar at the end of one of my limbs (or anyone I'm riding with - I've been very lucky in that regard).

I think we also should recognize & remember that 'wearing gear' can often lessen the extent of injury, but the kind of force that caused the worst of those injuries will fuck a body up regardless of the outer layer. I know some guys who seem to have it in their heads that since they're usually in full leather it's like a 'suit of invincibility' or something. Best & first line of protection is between the ears.

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by derf

So we are in agreement here?

I think we are since the pics of you guys getting towed clearly shows both of you in jeans, I think Dave is wearing tennis shoes.

[derf]

Originally Posted by TIGGER

I think we are since the pics of you guys getting towed clearly shows both of you in jeans, I think Dave is wearing tennis shoes.

Hey, i've been down before, and felt the pain of road rash, and yes if I chose to ride like that for a night ride through Philly, then that is my choice. I chose to wear my helmet, and no jacket, if I go down it is my skin and I have nobody to blame except me. I've been there and done that and I got the Tshirt to prove it, or at least what is left of the t-shirt. However I also reccoment that people wear gear all the time too, but I'm not gonna shove it down your throat.

I bet that if I look through my old pictures I can come up with a dozen other pictures wearing jeans and a t shirt, and just as many pictures wearing a full suit. I dress myself according to the riding I expect to do.

Here is a picture of me really squidding it out



Again just as long as you are willing to accept the consequences of your actions do whatever you feel you need to do and so will I, although I recommend gear do what you want.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by TIGGER

I think we are since the pics of you guys getting towed clearly shows both of you in jeans, I think Dave is wearing tennis shoes.

piloti racing shoes actually. Prolly fuck all crash protection but my feet wont catch fire! And today i squidded it up and rode to work in shorts! aaaaaaaahhhhh!