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Old 02-29-2008, 01:49 PM   #1
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Default Track Day Rider Gear

General information about gear to bring to a track day.

1. Helmet - Must be a full-faced unit approved by any of the usual suspects (DOT, Snell, etc), and it must have a chin strap.

2. Full Coverage Leathers – These come in varying degrees of quality which we can't control. For our purposes you must have a full set of leathers. If they are two piece they must zip together at least ¾ of the way around your waist.

3. Gloves – These must be a leather riding glove that extends above the wrist, often called a gauntlet style glove. They must also have a cinching device at the wrist; some sort of strap that can be tightened around the wrist. Some of the first things to come off in a crash, street or track, are gloves if they're not cinched around the wrist. No motocross gloves.

4. Boots – The second item that comes off in a crash is foot wear. For the track you must wear leather boots that extend above the ankle; not ankle high, but above the ankle. I recommend racing style boots, as they offer the most protection.

5. Back Protector – Most track day organizations are now requiring back protectors. These devices usually do two things. First, they protect the spine from impact and abrasion. Second, they are designed to prevent the spine from flexing backwards beyond the normal human range of motion.

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Old 02-29-2008, 02:50 PM   #2
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Back protector is a must. Chest protector would be a great benefit as well.
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Old 02-29-2008, 04:09 PM   #3
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Yup, I use a KNOX chest protector in addition to my other gear.
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Old 02-29-2008, 04:58 PM   #4
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STT is really ramping up chest protector advice. I bet they require it soon.
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I'm looking to buy one this season. Maybe a Bohn.
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Old 03-01-2008, 09:02 PM   #6
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What exactly does a chest protector do? Hypothetically I would think that a persons arms would be covering their chest anyway.
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Old 03-01-2008, 09:19 PM   #7
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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.
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Old 03-01-2008, 10:45 PM   #8
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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.
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And those who get knocked the fuck out when their head hits the pavement.
true that!
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Old 03-02-2008, 11:46 PM   #10
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True. Guess I didn't think about that.
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