Re: RIDING Gears!!! Long Awaited
HELMETS : Helmets the most important gear while riding and for which government is pleading us to wear it for our own safety. However Most of our Janta ( Population) is careless about it.
Wherever you are riding to, even if it is 1 km away from your home, you must compulsorily wear one. Reason being, a mishap could happen anytime, anywhere, and most importantly, sometimes, due to no fault of your own.
A survey showed that helmets reduce the risk of death by around 40%. So go ahead and purchase a lid immediately, if you have not done so already.
There are many types of helmets in the market, but the only one to consider is FULL-FACE. Never ever think of going for a half-faced one, as it hardly provides any protection.
Now, while buying a helmet, ensure you are buying from an authorized reseller to avoid any fakes that are readily available.
The helmet should be ECE, DOT, or SNELL Certified. Certification is extremely important as this means that the helmet meets the minimum safety standards. The certification is mostly printed on the chin strap, and/or inside the helmet, and/or on the back side of the helmet.
The next step would be to ensure the helmet fits your head shape. Each helmet is made for a specific head shape. Some may have a round head, some oval, or some narrow. The only way to ensure a comfortable fit is to try on the helmet at the store for at least 10 min.
Now, the next part is one that most people are not aware of, but of utmost importance: The importance of a snug-fit helmet.
At first, a loose fitting helmet may seem to be the best, as it is the most comfortable. But come to think of it, a loose fit most certainly means the helmet will simply come off your head in case of an impact.
Last but not the least, do not buy a second-hand helmet, as one is not sure if it has already suffered an impact.
good helmets with ISI starts from 900- and can go upto 35,000 or more depending on the facility you need
and DOT helmets start from the range of 2800- going North
Gloves : The primary motto of wearing riding gloves is protection to your palm, fingers, knuckles and wrists in case of an accident.when one falls during an accident, the body’s natural reaction is to pull out your palm and brace yourself for impact and hence, in most cases, your palm and fingers are the first to hit the road. This is why wearing a pair of decent protective motorcycle riding gloves is paramount.
Leather Gloves
Protection: Leather, having very good abrasion resistance, should be your material of choice when looking out for a pair of motorcycle riding gloves. Depending on your use, you have the option of open finger, semi-gauntlet or full-gauntlet ones. Forget about open finger ones as they are useless when it comes to protection. Semi-gauntlet ones do not provide wrist protection, but are however, easier to use as they can be easily removed and put on. On the other hand, full-gauntlet ones provide protection to your wrists as well, have a secure fit around your hand, but are however, a tad more time-consuming while putting them on and removing them. Personally, since safety is our prime objective, I would suggest going in for a full-gauntlet one.
Most gloves have added knuckle, palm and wrist protectors. These can be made out of hard plastic, kevlar, carbon-fibre or titanium studs. One critical area to look at is the palm area. It should have an extra leather layer, and should preferably have an added rubber padding as well.
Comfort: A riding glove should be comfortable to wear even over a whole day of riding. One crucial advice: If you have never worn leather gloves while riding before, then the first time is going to be agony. You no longer have feedback from the handlebar, your fingers feel totally cramped up, you are unable to operate the switch-gear easily, and your hand feels tied up. But hold on, leather breaks in pretty quickly. What this means is: within two to three days of usage, the gloves will feel comfortable and all your qualms will be erased. So do not shy away from full-gauntlet leather gloves for this very reason. Ensure the glove is snug-fit: it should not come off your hand on impact.
Weather compatibility: Leather by itself is not waterproof, so these can be used in summer, and in mild to cooler conditions. If you want waterproof ones, look out for those with Gore-tex lining or other waterproof membranes. For cold winter days, look out for ones with good insulation. You also get the option of battery powered heated gloves. For hot weather riding, look for perforations in the areas of lesser impact probability.
Textile Gloves
Protection: In essence, textile based gloves are generally made of strong nylon or other textiles, and provide lesser impact abrasion resistance than leather. However, with the inclusion of strategically placed armors made of Kevlar, leather patches and further reinforcement at the impact areas, textile gloves could provide good protection too. In general, I would recommend using leather gloves on rides where you would be riding at speeds higher than 70 kph/43 mph, and textile gloves can be used for city commuting at relatively lower speeds.
Comfort: Since we have different type of leathers and textiles, the comfort will vary from product to product. Do note that textile gloves will not exhibit as much break-in effect as compared to leather ones.
Weather compatibility: Textile gloves are more breathable than leather ones. On the flip side, rain resistance is virtually non-existent. Again, a sewn-in Gore-tex lining should help turn this into a waterproof one.
HELMETS : Helmets the most important gear while riding and for which government is pleading us to wear it for our own safety. However Most of our Janta ( Population) is careless about it.
Wherever you are riding to, even if it is 1 km away from your home, you must compulsorily wear one. Reason being, a mishap could happen anytime, anywhere, and most importantly, sometimes, due to no fault of your own.
A survey showed that helmets reduce the risk of death by around 40%. So go ahead and purchase a lid immediately, if you have not done so already.
There are many types of helmets in the market, but the only one to consider is FULL-FACE. Never ever think of going for a half-faced one, as it hardly provides any protection.
Now, while buying a helmet, ensure you are buying from an authorized reseller to avoid any fakes that are readily available.
The helmet should be ECE, DOT, or SNELL Certified. Certification is extremely important as this means that the helmet meets the minimum safety standards. The certification is mostly printed on the chin strap, and/or inside the helmet, and/or on the back side of the helmet.
The next step would be to ensure the helmet fits your head shape. Each helmet is made for a specific head shape. Some may have a round head, some oval, or some narrow. The only way to ensure a comfortable fit is to try on the helmet at the store for at least 10 min.
Now, the next part is one that most people are not aware of, but of utmost importance: The importance of a snug-fit helmet.
At first, a loose fitting helmet may seem to be the best, as it is the most comfortable. But come to think of it, a loose fit most certainly means the helmet will simply come off your head in case of an impact.
Last but not the least, do not buy a second-hand helmet, as one is not sure if it has already suffered an impact.
good helmets with ISI starts from 900- and can go upto 35,000 or more depending on the facility you need
and DOT helmets start from the range of 2800- going North
Gloves : The primary motto of wearing riding gloves is protection to your palm, fingers, knuckles and wrists in case of an accident.when one falls during an accident, the body’s natural reaction is to pull out your palm and brace yourself for impact and hence, in most cases, your palm and fingers are the first to hit the road. This is why wearing a pair of decent protective motorcycle riding gloves is paramount.
Leather Gloves
Protection: Leather, having very good abrasion resistance, should be your material of choice when looking out for a pair of motorcycle riding gloves. Depending on your use, you have the option of open finger, semi-gauntlet or full-gauntlet ones. Forget about open finger ones as they are useless when it comes to protection. Semi-gauntlet ones do not provide wrist protection, but are however, easier to use as they can be easily removed and put on. On the other hand, full-gauntlet ones provide protection to your wrists as well, have a secure fit around your hand, but are however, a tad more time-consuming while putting them on and removing them. Personally, since safety is our prime objective, I would suggest going in for a full-gauntlet one.
Most gloves have added knuckle, palm and wrist protectors. These can be made out of hard plastic, kevlar, carbon-fibre or titanium studs. One critical area to look at is the palm area. It should have an extra leather layer, and should preferably have an added rubber padding as well.
Comfort: A riding glove should be comfortable to wear even over a whole day of riding. One crucial advice: If you have never worn leather gloves while riding before, then the first time is going to be agony. You no longer have feedback from the handlebar, your fingers feel totally cramped up, you are unable to operate the switch-gear easily, and your hand feels tied up. But hold on, leather breaks in pretty quickly. What this means is: within two to three days of usage, the gloves will feel comfortable and all your qualms will be erased. So do not shy away from full-gauntlet leather gloves for this very reason. Ensure the glove is snug-fit: it should not come off your hand on impact.
Weather compatibility: Leather by itself is not waterproof, so these can be used in summer, and in mild to cooler conditions. If you want waterproof ones, look out for those with Gore-tex lining or other waterproof membranes. For cold winter days, look out for ones with good insulation. You also get the option of battery powered heated gloves. For hot weather riding, look for perforations in the areas of lesser impact probability.
Textile Gloves
Protection: In essence, textile based gloves are generally made of strong nylon or other textiles, and provide lesser impact abrasion resistance than leather. However, with the inclusion of strategically placed armors made of Kevlar, leather patches and further reinforcement at the impact areas, textile gloves could provide good protection too. In general, I would recommend using leather gloves on rides where you would be riding at speeds higher than 70 kph/43 mph, and textile gloves can be used for city commuting at relatively lower speeds.
Comfort: Since we have different type of leathers and textiles, the comfort will vary from product to product. Do note that textile gloves will not exhibit as much break-in effect as compared to leather ones.
Weather compatibility: Textile gloves are more breathable than leather ones. On the flip side, rain resistance is virtually non-existent. Again, a sewn-in Gore-tex lining should help turn this into a waterproof one.
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