ATV Gear Rec?

[the chi]

Like it says, looking for ATV gear recommendations. I know I need a helmet, I was looking at goggles, but dont know if thats something I need or may be required at some places to ride or if a sturdy pair of sunglasses would suffice. I dont plan on jumping obstacles (yet) or anything crazy, just some trail riding and muddin.

So, if you have experience and want to throw some info my way, please do!

[dReWpY]

goggles mandatory
something else is if you are riding with other ppl a chest protector is a great safety addition

[the chi]

Originally Posted by drewpy

goggles mandatory
something else is if you are riding with other ppl a chest protector is a great safety addition

Riding with other people? As in passenger? Not the case if so. Got my own ride.

[dReWpY]

no i mean with other ppl that could possibly throw roost at you

[shmike]

Goggles are definitely mandatory.

I bought my wife boots, pants and gloves when she started to ride. She will have a chest protector before hitting the track.

Dirt gear can be found cheap. There is no reason not to buy it.

What kind of quad did you get?

[the chi]

Thanks guys...

Got a Polaris 500 HO, winch and everything *happy dance*. Easily used, great shap, too good a deal to let it slip by, tho my hubby may take it and give me his Honda Rancher 400 since mine's bigger.

I've got boots, I use my knee high snake boots, tall, sturdy and waterproof. I found a helmet I want to get but since this isnt something I've done more than a couple times on the fly I dont know what exactly is entailed.

[dReWpY]

gloves, boots, chest protector, helmet, goggles

[Cutty72]

Winter riding-
Full face lid, gloves, coveralls, boots, jacket.

Summer trail riding-
ATV style lid w/sunglasses, light gloves, usually long sleeve jersey, jeans, sturdy boots

Summer mudding-
See above but add well fitted goggles

[Cutty72]

Not a bad ride... too bad it's a Popo though

Enjoy it, and don't let hubby steal it! Regardless of it being a popo, it's still a better trail/mudding rig than the Honda!

[shmike]

Originally Posted by The Chi

Thanks guys...

Got a Polaris 500 HO, winch and everything *happy dance*. Easily used, great shap, too good a deal to let it slip by, tho my hubby may take it and give me his Honda Rancher 400 since mine's bigger.

I've got boots, I use my knee high snake boots, tall, sturdy and waterproof. I found a helmet I want to get but since this isnt something I've done more than a couple times on the fly I dont know what exactly is entailed.

OK that is a different story.

To put thing in perspective, utility quads are the Harleys of ATV'ing.

Required gear is shorts, tank top and a beer in hand. Helmets are frowned upon unless required by law.