chadvicki - 19-8-2006 at 08:44 PM
I will be doing the buggy thang soon and want to be prepared as far as safety goes.
Does anyone have recomendations on what safety equipment to purchase and maybe where to get it?
Thanks,
Chad
jonesing4wind - 19-8-2006 at 09:17 PM
Depends on experience, of course. I prefer a full-face motocross helmet, but some kind of lid (brain bucket) is very good advice. I also wear a full
set of pads (elbow and knee). Some go so far as to wear motocross armor, but they are usually pretty extreme. I like long pants/sleeves too, cause
sometimes pads slide around on a wipeout and the longies still offer a little protection from minor road rash. Long sleeves/pants also help with the
sun for the pigment challenged among us. Shades are nice too. I try to bring some large bandages, maybe some gauze cause $H1# happens. Maybe
gloves...
If you are new to this there is no need to go hog wild on your first trip. Just bring all you think you might need, and realize that you WILL either
forget something, or wish you had something. Luckily, we are a sharing bunch and someone usually has a patch kit or pump or wrench if you forget
yours. The next trip you will be a little better prepared. Pretty soon you get to graduate into a full size van or even a trailer to haul around
your toys...... I am only at the van stage LOL! See ya there!!
Sean
Pablo - 19-8-2006 at 11:40 PM
A lid is a must if your anywhere near powered up, elbow and knee pads are a solid idea as well.
Tigger - 20-8-2006 at 12:15 AM
Depending on your age, you might also want to invest in some pads for your hips, they are very light weight and go on under your jeans. I only fell
from the seat to the ground and was dragged about a foot. The rash on my hip took a month to heal. I had on a pants, long sleeved shirt, helmet,
both elbow and knee pads, gloves, and eye ware.
zloty - 20-8-2006 at 12:33 AM
Don't forget sunglasses 
.I use in addition to above sixsixone pressure suit,but
that is because I do freestyle,however it is better to have more protection than later be sorry.Keep in mind that dry lakes are good skin removers
when things go wrong.It is not as forgiveing as beach or grass.
Safety first.
jonesing4wind - 20-8-2006 at 07:55 AM
Just realized I only answered part of your quesiton.... I got my motocross hemlet off eBay for about $45. Adult size pads can be gotten at anyplace
like Target, Walmart, Scheels, Big5, Sports Authority, maybe REI, whatever sports shop is near you. If you decide you need full body armor, then a
dirtbike shop is the place to go.
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chadvicki - 20-8-2006 at 09:47 AM
Thanks everyone for the answers.
I am only interested in cruising along straight back and forth. I am not into the freestyle thing nor do I even have the experience.
I was looking at a skateboard helmet type. I was going to get chin guards since I noticed that when I remove my feet from the pegs the sides of the
pegs hit you right in the chin.
I used to have a full motorcross helmet. Seems like that would be hard to see the kite.
Well thanks again, I will find this stuff and get it.
Chad
Pablo - 20-8-2006 at 10:18 AM
Yeah, for sure with the sun glasses, Usually I wear a pair of tinted safety glasses, It helps that work supplies them for free, they wrap around
nicely and offer tonns of protection from stuff flying off the front wheel and getting in your eyes.
They're also durable enough to not shatter when you bail hard.
raycapp1 - 20-8-2006 at 12:50 PM
was out today glad i had my gear on as i rolled it. lol i was doing a lovely slide then the wheels dug in and then ...................... oups lol
Pablo - 20-8-2006 at 06:13 PM
What's buggying without the occasional OBE.