Dirtbike gear. What Do I need?

[nt650hawk]

School a newbie on and off that path.

I am looking at getting filthy with you all and I have no knowledge of what I may need. Only the basics of what I have heard. What are the secrets to staying safe?

Need/Must have:
Helmet
Goggles
MX Shirt (synthetic that wicks away moisture)
Chest Protector (Check) (sixsixone upper body armor)
Kidney Belt (Check)
MX pants (Hip protection) (Check) over-the-boot WATERPROOF pants &/or MX
MX boots (Check)
Gloves (Suggestion of types, ? protection) (Check)
MX sox (Check)
Camelback (Water, Snack, tools: needle nose, zip ties, adjustable wrench, vice grips, regular and phillips screw driver, in truck regular tool box)
Knee protection (Padded w/hard plastic) (EVS Knee Protectors)(knee brace and knee pad combination if have bad knee)
Elbow Protection (Padded w/hard plastic)

Optional:
Neck Collar
Neck Brace


For the Bike
Aluminum "bark buster" type handguards
Skidplate

Later on
Advil
Towel
Beers



List up you suggestions. I'll update this post for all that are looking to get dirty as well.


I also know that I need a bike as well.......

[Pittenger5]

Ive noticed no one wears the neck brace in the woods. Well, Seth was wearing one, but I think thats more of a MX thing.
For a newb Ive been wearing, helmet, goggles, pants, shirt chest protector, knee pads, boots, and the cheaper dirt bike gloves. Havent crashed too hard and Ive been fine.

[elissama]

Knee pads are wonderfull - hit a rock with your knee once or twice and you'll know why.

Elbow - if you find yourself having spectacular crashes you will want them - if you plan on starting really slow and have fairly coordinated crashes they aren't a must.

[Awesome]

boots, helmet, goggles are a must, the rest is extra protection. Gloves are blister and slight brush protection.

[nt650hawk]

Ive noticed no one wears the neck brace in the woods. Well, Seth was wearing one, but I think thats more of a MX thing.

I was thinking like the collar ones that are like 1.5"-2" thick of foam that velcro’s on... I'm thinking like the ones F1 racing requires you to use.

[Awesome]

get hand gaurds and a camel pack, bring a couple basic tools. Very basic. (small needle nose, 4 zip ties, adjustable wrench, small vice grips)

[csmutty]

I have the cheap EVS Knee Protectors and they work awesome. They are also only $17. I do not use elbow guards, but make sure the ones that you are getting actually have hard plastic on them to help with rock smashing. The soft padded ones will do nothing when you crash hard.

[nt650hawk]

get hand gaurds and a camel pack, bring a couple basic tools. Very basic. (small needle nose, 4 zip ties, adjustable wrench, small vice grips)

Sound like I can use my mountain bike pack. I got just about everything I could need to fix anything out on the trail. Good suggestion.

[seth399]

I was thinking like the collar ones that are like 1.5"-2" thick of foam that velcro’s on... I'm thinking like the ones F1 racing requires you to use.

I have a sixsixone neck thing I dont use since getting my neck brace if you want it for $10
http://www.sixsixone.com/Catalog_661...5-43de8a076e05

*edit* and def. get some kind of knee pad, elbow too for that matter cant hurt. I just stopped wearing elbow for the most part because they make my arms tense up more/get arm pump

[Stoneman]

I'm a minimalist: helmet, goggles, boots, gloves (with the hard knuckles)...

Next on my list are over-the-boot WATERPROOF pants and handguards...

[FTMS]

Knee pads- Hard knee pads are a must. If you have any sort of knee problems you should look into the combination knee brace and knee pad. As far as brand goes I think that is more personal preface.

Elbow pads- Most people that wear them wear the soft version instead of the hard faces ones. Soft ones are more comfortable and still offer good protection.

[a13x]

I have a sixsixone neck thing I dont use since getting my neck brace if you want it for $10
http://www.sixsixone.com/Catalog_661...5-43de8a076e05

I want. Kthx.

[seth399]

I want. Kthx.

ooo it has been offered to the great GINO, if he don't want you can have

[DBB]

I also know that I need a bike as well.......

I have a 2005 YZ450 for sale, great beginners bike! :

Let me know!

[KB]

First thing is to change the fardgin font front black to not black.

Boots first and foremost. Then get yourself some pants and a shirt, something synthetic that wicks away moisture. Then knee guards, gloves, and a good set of goggles. Camelback that has some storage for tools and a snack or two. The rest will come in time. That ought to get you going for now. At your age a bottle of advil in the camelback and your vehicle is a must. Also put a towel in your gearbag for when you get back from your ride and all wet and muddy.

KB

[BMFR6]

if you will be on the trails, a camelback or equivalent is the best thing ever for having a more enjoyable day.

[Pittenger5]

What tools do you guys carry

[seth399]

What tools do you guys carry

dick n balls

[Kitt]

a trip to Connecticut Power and Sport...

sewiously, noel will hook a brother up.

[DBB]

What are the secrets to staying safe?

Don't ride.

[R7]

Don't forget the MX socks to go in the MX boots.

For me it's MX Boots, MX socks, riding pants with padding (next pair will be over the boot), sometimes knee pads, sixsixone upper body armor, jersey, sometimes chest protector over everything (not needed with the 661, but I feel more comfortable with it), Got a couple pairs of gloves..one set leather with hard knuckles and a regular offroad set, and my favorite...an Arai XD lid. I wear glasses and could never get used to the over the glasses goggles. Plus you don't lose as much perifial (sp?) vision with the XD lid vs goggles stuck to your face.

I'm a crasher in the dirt (on 2 wheels) and have been known to have impressive moments, plus I kinda use myself to protect the bike in a crash...and the gear I use has kept me and my bikes pretty much injury free..knock on wood

[Sheppo]

I carry a multi tool, a regular and phillips screw driver, zip ties and an adjustable wrench. In my truck, a regular tool box

[TheIglu]

MX boots/MX socks like Mark said is #1 priority.

MX socks really do make a difference. After losing mine, I used thick winter socks when I went to Richmond a few weeks back. Not the same. Hurts.

Anytime it's less than 50 degrees out, I wear my street pants. They are Joe Rocket Ballistic's. Some foam armor in the knees. Over the boot is very important to keep the water/mud out. Warmer than 50 I wear MX pants and knee guards.

Elbow guards are important in woods riding. Use them.

Goggles/gloves/helmets/etc are personal preference.

[FTMS]

Over the boot pants are great when the temps drop and it is wet out. I tried a pair out for the first time on Sunday and was very impressed by them.

[Chippertheripper]

without a doubt get yourself a set of aluminum "bark buster" type handguards. i wouldn't go into the woods without them. period.