The proper dirt bike apparel will save your life
Dirt bike apparel is a necessity for riding safely, whether you are a casual rider or a full-time racer. Dirt bike safety gear can be expensive, but it's a small price to pay to protect your life, according to Dirt Bike 411. Before you make your purchases, educate yourself in the gear you need to safely ride your dirt bike.
Helmet
According to Dirt Bike 411, the helmet is the most important piece of safety gear. Serious head injuries will occur during a crash if the proper head gear is not worn. Finding a quality helmet should be at the top of your priority list. According to dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com, countries where dirt biking is a popular pastime have their own helmet laws, so be sure to adhere to the standards of the country. For extra reassurance, be sure to choose a helmet that holds a SNELL rating--if a helmet has SNELL approval, it's a high-quality and safe helmet. Additionally, never buy a used helmet, according to dirt-bike-tips-and-picks.com. It could have been in an accident, and you can't always tell by looking at it if it's safe or not. A good helmet can retail for $100 or more.
Goggles
Goggles protect your eyes from debris and dirt on the track, but they also help you see the track better, according to Dirt Bike 411. Buying goggles is a pretty easy task, but there are a couple of things to look for when doing so. First, make sure your goggles seal around your face properly. If your goggles don't seal well, you will end up with dust and dirt in your eye, and, more importantly, your safety is compromised. Second, make sure your goggles are anti-fog. These goggles are equipped with an air-flow system that lets the goggles breathe and fight off fog, according to dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com. Third, if you are serious about dirt biking (racing, etc.), you might consider buying goggles with a tear-off system, which allows you to replenish your vision in the middle of a race via a clear strip that you tear off when it gets dirty.
Boots
Your ankles and feet undergo tremendous pressure while dirt biking and even proper footwear often can't prevent injury. Without boots, however, your ankles could receive major injuries. Seems like a worthwhile investment, don't you? Buying boots is fairly simple. Just find a pair that fit, seem properly protected and are comfortable. The rest is up to you.
Neck Brace
While many believe the neck brace is not essential, the reality is that hundreds of neck and back injuries take place in professional dirt biking every year, and neck braces have the ability to minimize damage to the spine, according to dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com. The bottom line is that a neck brace won't hurt and it might save your life. Why not wear it?
Body Armor
Body armor is essential to riding a dirt bike. The reasons include protecting your shoulders, chest, back and ribs and to provide protection against debris flying against your chest during a race. You must wear body armor during any form of dirt bike riding. The first rule of thumb in buying body armor is make sure it's comfortable. If it's not comfortable, according to dirt-bike-tips-and-pics.com, you won't be motivated to wear it. Other factors to consider are making sure it's lightweight, adjustable, flexible and fully protected. The function of body armor has the ability to save your life and protect the second most important part of your body -- your torso.
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