| Motocross racing is a sport that involves a high | | | | prescribed safety standards as tested by the |
| risk to life. With high speeds and death defying | | | | Snell Helmet Foundation. Also, try not to buy any |
| stunts, tragedies in the motocross world are | | | | second helmets second hand. A lot of bikers die |
| common. While it is all right to live on the edge, it | | | | due to head injuries, so never compromise on |
| is also foolhardy to risk one's life by not wearing | | | | this. |
| or carrying proper safety gear. | | | | Any form of motocross chest protection should |
| Firstly, take a good look at the motocross bike. A | | | | cover the ribcage but should not interfere with |
| bike must suit its owner, and the latter must be | | | | the sitting position of the rider. The protective |
| extremely comfortable on it. During racing | | | | cover should encompass the shoulders as well. For |
| performances, the motorcycle becomes an | | | | an experienced rider, a kidney belt is essential as |
| extension of the biker's body. For that comfort | | | | well. So are elbow guards, knee pads and the like. |
| level, the bike must be structured to fit in with | | | | These provide protection from potential fractures |
| the height, weight and body shape of the rider. | | | | and deep bruises, both of which are very |
| The rider should always be wearing protective | | | | common forms of injuring in off-road biking |
| gear like proper full length motocross clothes, | | | | activities. Gloves should be comfortable as well |
| tough gloves, goggles, chest protector and boots | | | | and waterproof. Again, goggles should always |
| as well. Neck support and knee brace are also | | | | coincide with the size of the helmet. Vision is all |
| essential to the rider safety. Whether the biker is | | | | important while racing and therefore goggles |
| a newbie or a veteran rider is irrelevant. One can | | | | should ensure that no dirt or particles penetrate |
| never be play too safe. Then comes one of the | | | | the eyes during riding tear-off's work good to |
| most important piece of safety equipment, which | | | | keep your lenses clean when riding in muddy |
| is the helmet. It should be structured to fit the | | | | conditions. |
| head of the wear and should be comfortable. | | | | Thus, while having a good time on the off-road |
| Secondly, it should be light, so as to guarantee | | | | dirt trails, make sure that you are well geared and |
| flexibility and most importantly, should have a Snell | | | | well protected for the rough ride ahead. Have fun |
| M95 rating. This ensures that it has undergone a | | | | and be safe. |
| series of safety tests and matches up to the | | | | |