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timmyrocks wrote: rocky mountain,,,, enough said!!
http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/

Good pants and jerseys have a little padding in the right places, wont rub and chaff like jeans and a t-shirt, are cooler, don't absorb as much sweat, and are generally cut in such a way that they stay put when riding in the attack position. A decent last years set, on sale, from Rocky Mountain wont be much more than $100.

Buy gloves with a strap, either velcro or loop type at the wrist. Those without straps are a PITA!

Pressure suits are ok, but restrictive. Something like this: http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/45/ ... ector-2012 with a seperate kidney belt and elbow guards will be cooler and allow for more movement.

Get some padded shorts with a chamois crutch. It'll help stop chaffing and monkey butt.

Everything else has been said.

I got the deflector in the below link the chest and back protector are separate so you can wear it outside of the jersey if that's your thing....

http://www.motorhelmets.com/htm-apparel ... -cosmo.htm

Thanks for all the info guys - very helpful!
Will be checking out those links shortly.

And I really don't want to know what monkey butt is, or how to get it!

Cath wrote: And I really don't want to know what monkey butt is, or how to get it!

Dont bother riding a dirt bike then!

Monkey butt.... Hehe

OOH and don't forget arm pump

hit sam up

Thanks guys. I smashed the credit card today! This thread gave me some idea of what I was looking for, so many thanks.

I have a helmet, brand SYKO, because I'm fully pyscho maaaaate... and also because it fit my head shape the best
A pair of O'Neill boots - which feel like I'm Forrest Gump when walking, but feel good on the bike.
Some upper body armour - the suits made my boobs hurt, so I just got the plastic armour
Some knee armour which I'm sure will be protective, but as a newb is just amusing
A pair of Hi-Vis gloves
A pair of Oakley googles in girly colours
I think that's it.
Will head to Target and get some pyjamas later in the week, as they'll be just as colourful and look the same as the pants and jerseys I saw today

Cath wrote:Thanks guys. I smashed the credit card today! This thread gave me some idea of what I was looking for, so many thanks.

Will head to Target and get some pyjamas later in the week, as they'll be just as colourful and look the same as the pants and jerseys I saw today

I'll await with bated breath!!

Cath wrote:Some upper body armour - the suits made my boobs hurt, so I just got the plastic armour

Was going to ask you about that, as iv not found anything "comfortable" as yet

....its very addictive

Fully sic Cath

Everything has been covered I think, enjoy


BTW. A 3 litre hydration backpack and snacks are important doing trail riding.