For example, if 90 percent of your riding is done on the pavement, save for a short fire road from time to time, you might be best sticking with your regular street helmet. The Scorpion AT is a unique adventure helmet with modular functionality.
The Klim Krios is currently my personal favorite premium adventure helmet. I used one on the Versys-X launch and found it to perform really well in a variety of on- and off-road conditions. As I primarily ride my adventure bike off-road and I sweat terribly , I value maximum ventilation; hence I am most comfortable with a dirt helmet.
When I first got into adventure riding, I just assumed that everyone wore the best adventure gear they could afford for all situations. Like most folks, I spent my time ogling the ads where guys are staged on the mountaintop wearing the fanciest new options, all while counting my pennies.
Steve often prefers to wear full adventure gear when we ride. Photo by Spurgeon Dunbar. All-in-one adventure options usually include some form of a thermal liner as well as a waterproof layer included with the jacket.
Depending on their intended use, most of these options are designed to handle more than one season. The idea being you can modulate one jacket and ride through multiple months of the year. With the bring-your-own-layers option, you are getting an armored shell. In most cases, there will be waterproof protection worked into the shell itself, which will feature direct vents for warm-weather riding but no additional layers for attacking the cold.
The idea here is that you will invest in separate base and mid-layers to wear, depending on the climate in which you are riding. Both of these options are usually suitable for street riding as well as off-roading. The shells are usually made from an abrasion-resistant material designed to hold up in a crash on asphalt and impact armor is normally included as a standard offering. Dirt-style gear offers maximum breathability and range of motion when you're riding tight, aggressive terrain in the heat of the summer.
By comparison, motorcycle jerseys are relatively low-tech. They are nothing more than a lightweight polyester material available with differing levels of perforation.
They are typically worn over stand-alone armor that provides impact protection at the elbows, shoulders, chest, and back. This will help to lessen fatigue while battling gnarly stretches of off-road riding. Because the armor is literally strapped into place on your body, there is less of a chance it will shift upon impact. The downside to this setup is that there is little to no abrasion resistance in the event of a crash on asphalt. My buddy Mike Klaser prefers using the Leatt 5.
I prefer a jersey setup if I know I am going to be riding off-road. I feel less restricted and more comfortable in this configuration. I recently upgraded to the Leatt 5. I wear it underneath whatever Troy Lee Designs jersey has the most obnoxious color scheme. Cayenne Pro suit off-road. Scorpion's Yosemite jacket is another option to check out if you're looking for a something with a lower cost of entry. It really comes down to your individual preferences.
Ryan Wheatley mixing it up with his Rev'It! Sand 3 jacket with a pair of motocross pants. A lot of what we discussed in jackets applies to pants, as well. Name Andrew. Not that hard to make street legal.
Click to expand Andrew said:. Since Jan '04 very difficult to make street legal. Unless you buy new. Some dealers have it figured out. You must log in or register to reply here. Similar threads. Replies 1 Views Jul 18, Andy. Replies 0 Views Monday at PM eroseme. MetCalf motocross track. You must learn and practice proper riding techniques, and I want to show you how. Click here to get started with correct riding technique.
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