Track Day Rider Gear

Mr Lefty · 03-01-2008, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by t-rock

What exactly does a chest protector do? Hypothetically I would think that a persons arms would be covering their chest anyway.

only if they've got the presence of mind to pull their arms in.... not everyone does... especially people who aren't used to going down.

OneSickPsycho · 03-01-2008, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ebbs15

only if they've got the presence of mind to pull their arms in.... not everyone does... especially people who aren't used to going down.

And those who get knocked the fuck out when their head hits the pavement.

Mr Lefty · 03-01-2008, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

And those who get knocked the fuck out when their head hits the pavement.

true that!

t-homo · 03-02-2008, 11:46 PM

True. Guess I didn't think about that.

Mrs. Colleen · 03-03-2008, 01:08 AM

1. CHECK!
2. CHECK!
3. CHECK!
4. CHECK!
5. CHECK!

I bought all my gear with the intention of someday soon making it to the track. All I need now is a few more miles under my belt...either this spring or shortly after the summer. No summer riding in the desert!

DLIT · 03-03-2008, 02:31 AM

I find that spine protectors help prevent me from becoming crossed-up. They help me too move my upper body with my lower.

Mr Lefty · 03-03-2008, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by DLIT

I find that spine protectors help prevent me from becoming crossed-up. They help me too move my upper body with my lower.

what kind do you have?

DLIT · 03-03-2008, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Ebbs15

what kind do you have?

Astars. Forget the model name. The first or second priciest one. Bought it off of Chappy during my mid-tour TD in September. He came down from Cali and did the track day with us.

03-03-2008, 02:31 AM	#6
DLIT Clit Commander Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas Moto: 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Posts: 4,189	I find that spine protectors help prevent me from becoming crossed-up. They help me too move my upper body with my lower. __________________ Dress for the crash. Not the ride.

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03-02-2008, 11:46 PM	#4
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	True. Guess I didn't think about that.

03-03-2008, 01:08 AM	#5
Mrs. Colleen Leather and Lace Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Goleta, Ca Moto: 2005 R6 Posts: 1,810	1. CHECK! 2. CHECK! 3. CHECK! 4. CHECK! 5. CHECK! I bought all my gear with the intention of someday soon making it to the track. All I need now is a few more miles under my belt...either this spring or shortly after the summer. No summer riding in the desert!