文档介绍：G ear GOOD GUIDE THE for Motorcycle & Scooter Riders Proudly supported by C O N TE N T S Introduction 1 Ten golden rules 2 How can the right gear improve your ride? 4 How can the right gear reduce your risk ofinjury? 8 How tochoose protective gear 10 How tochoose jackets, pants and suits 16 How tochoose boots 24 How tochoose gloves 28 How tochoose ahelmet 32 References 40 G ear GOOD GUIDE THE T he right gear can also improve your riding and your enjoyment by protecting you from the elements. Being too cold, too hot or soaked to the bone takes the fun out of a ride. It also affects your riding through distraction, fatigue and dehydration. No matter what you ride – from scooter to superbike – good gear is an investment too important to ignore. It could make the difference between a nasty tumble and injuries that prevent you from ever riding again. for Motorcycle & Scooter Riders This is a guide to gear that will improve your fort and could save you from preventable injuries. RIDE FOR EVER GOOD GEAR GUIDE When you invest in riding gear, you want to make sure it is going to do its job. These 10 basic principles are a good place to start. TE N GOLDE N RULE S 2 Use impact protectors over your joints. 3 Protect your skin with abrasion-resistant material invulnerable areas (see the injury risk zones inFigure 2). 1 Cover your whole body. 4 Check the seams on your gear. There should be more than one line of stitching, and atleast one line ofconcealed stitching on exposed seams. 5 Check that all fastenings are secure and protected from contact with the road orother surfaces in acrash. 6 Avoid external pockets orstraps that could e tear points orsnag on something in acrash. 7 Use insulated, waterproof and windproof materials toprotect you from the cold. 8 Use reflective orlight colours and ventilation toprotect you from heat. 9 Check that all your gear fits you properly so that itwill remain inplace in acrash. 10 Don’t carry anything inyour po