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flag racerforever
Posted: Dec 11, 2007 at 17:05 Quote
Honestly,
Why do you think most peoples who ride without protection are doing it for?
flag aniyn
Posted: Dec 11, 2007 at 17:07 Quote
Because they're lazy.
flag Teh-patiient
Posted: Dec 11, 2007 at 17:16 Quote
my friend rides without a helmet because he keeps spending his money on his bike haha
flag dylanvarkonja
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Posted: Dec 11, 2007 at 17:19 Quote
because we dont like getting injured
if we crash we like to be able to back up and keep riding
flag mitcht
Posted: Dec 11, 2007 at 17:58 Quote
I think the biggest reason someone wouldn't wear their armour (I'm assuimg upperbody) is because of mobility, and the restriction some armour entales. Or, it could be as simple as the heat the armour provides the rider with. In either case, wearing armour is the best way to minimize small - medium injuries.


MITCH
flag calgaryrider
Posted: Dec 12, 2007 at 6:41 Quote
I've biffed it into enough rocks to realize that I kinda value my health and well-being, therefore I always roll with the armour when I'm doing serious riding. General street riding I usually just have shins, a bucket and gloves. Only time I wear nothing is on the occasional quick beer run.
flag mitcht
Posted: Dec 12, 2007 at 15:42 Quote
Oh, I almost forgot... I took a crash in Quebec this year, that if I wasn't wearing armour, I would have probably broken my back - no jokes, ask QUINNER, he's seen the video! I might even have some photos to dig up...


MITCH
flag blind123456
Posted: Dec 12, 2007 at 15:47 Quote
I wear a helmet for street
helmet, shins, and gloves for dirt jumping
flag nishnash
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Posted: Dec 12, 2007 at 16:57 Quote
i dont wear upperbody because i can afford it. i ride dj and dh with my arms and legs. i never ever ride without my legs its a superstition. i always wear my full face because i hate smashing my chin on things
flag Wilson4
Posted: Dec 12, 2007 at 16:58 Quote
Health care's free, bike's aren't. Break your bikes fall, our bodies are soft.
flag mistertierney
Posted: Dec 12, 2007 at 16:59 Quote
protection...nahh...just pull out.
flag calgaryrider
Posted: Dec 12, 2007 at 17:27 Quote
mitcht wrote:
Oh, I almost forgot... I took a crash in Quebec this year, that if I wasn't wearing armour, I would have probably broken my back - no jokes, ask QUINNER, he's seen the video! I might even have some photos to dig up...


MITCH

Thats f*ckin intense mitch Eek pics would be great, what exactly happened?
flag drumerbumer9
Posted: Dec 12, 2007 at 17:32 Quote
it be crampin my style hahah and i dont have the money...i ride dh and fr..legit stuff and i only wear a bucket..
flag mitcht
Posted: Dec 12, 2007 at 18:16 Quote
bigquotesThats f*ckin intense mitch pics would be great, what exactly happened?

All the mud is covering TONS of jagged rocks, which actually chipped my hip bone really bad... Also, speed is not shown at all... The camera is taking 5 fps, which should give you an indication of speed. Thanks for the pics TY

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