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In response to Uncle Snake's boo boo...

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    In response to Uncle Snake's boo boo...

    First thing that I though of after reading Snake's crash post was that you can be a fantastic rider, fast, slow, touring, puck-dragging, etc...at some point you are going to crash. I'm very happy that Jake is not worse off, though he could have been without good gear.
    I think about crashing all the time to be honest, of course, I have a few learning experiences under my belt. So I hit up STG tonight, and Brian (as always) has a great new armor vid up, so I thought I'd pass it on. Especially with all the new chicks and dudes we have on the forum with new bikes...and for you old bastids that might need a refresher.
    I'm going to be throwing down for the A* Bionic chest protectors for my MX-1 suit, and a set of the Bohn protective shorts, and thinking about a new Back Protector...be safe peeps.

    Body Armor from Sportbiketrackgear.com

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    Re: In response to Uncle Snake's boo boo...

    good stuff...

    great website btw...got my tires from them for a STEAL

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    Re: In response to Uncle Snake's boo boo...

    just bought a bohn pro racer back protector to complete everything I need for the track... with all these crash (and successful recovery due to gear) stories, I made some more additions to my gear. best insurance you can get imo.

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    Re: In response to Uncle Snake's boo boo...

    Quote Originally Posted by mondos06cbr1000 View Post
    good stuff...

    great website btw...got my tires from them for a STEAL
    me too...cus I'm a 'lucky bahstad'....

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    Re: In response to Uncle Snake's boo boo...

    Good thread!!!!!

    The 1st ER Dr. said that the back protector is probably the only reason I cam still walk, although she was probably being a bit over-dramatic.

    It was a Teknic 13pad deal.

    Arai Quantum II helmet(bought new this spring)
    Teknic perfed leather jacket
    Cortec leather riding pants
    Held Akira gloves
    Under Armour compression shorts
    Oxtar TI/SS boots.

    The only place that I bled(externally) is my left thumb where the nail got slightly separated.

    It looks like the only thing I'm going to have to replace is the helmet. Regards, Jake

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    Re: In response to Uncle Snake's boo boo...

    glad to hear you were well protected, bro. Man, it sucks to hear about the crash, though


    BTW, if anyone's interested in a custom fit chest/back protector, a lot of the TTD guys have the Impact Armor set-up and I'm no exception... It's extremely comfortable & the protection has been phenomenal so far.

    His website sucks, but the product is amazing. Just look at his client list.

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    Re: In response to Uncle Snake's boo boo...

    Quote Originally Posted by MotoFreak View Post
    I'm going to be throwing down for the A* Bionic chest protectors for my MX-1 suit, and a set of the Bohn protective shorts, and thinking about a new Back Protector...be safe peeps.
    I picked up one of those A* Bionic chest/back protector combos for the track. haven't worn it much yet, but i can say this about it...it is bulky as hell and kind of a tight fit to cram in the leathers. seems like it would stop a tank though.


    ...and yes even the best of us fall down. sometimes it's a spectacular highside in the twisties, sometimes it's moronic left turning car, and sometimes your tire just deflates during a highway run.

    please folks, wear your gear.

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