I quit riding when my first kid was born. Now, ten years after, my son and I have decided to come back to the woods (obviously after getting the approval of the big chief… my wife) ;) . We have almost selected our new bikes (Honda XR 70 and XR 400), but we are still not clear about our gear.
Ten years ago, I hardly used a helmet and hiking boots. But now, I give a lot more importance to protective gear. I have no idea of what gear should I buy for both of us. I certainly don’t want to “save” on these important items, but I don’t want to buy things that we will never use.
From your experience, what essential gear should we buy (helmet, goggles, boots, gloves, pants, knee protectors, chest protectors, etc.)? Should we buy all these things? What are the really important ones? Any preference for a specific brand/model?
Many thanks for your help.
Luis
Ten years ago, I hardly used a helmet and hiking boots. But now, I give a lot more importance to protective gear. I have no idea of what gear should I buy for both of us. I certainly don’t want to “save” on these important items, but I don’t want to buy things that we will never use.
From your experience, what essential gear should we buy (helmet, goggles, boots, gloves, pants, knee protectors, chest protectors, etc.)? Should we buy all these things? What are the really important ones? Any preference for a specific brand/model?
Many thanks for your help.
Luis