Dirt Bike Gear Keeps you Protected in Style

Dirt bike gear has come a long way in the last few decades.  Old school riders of not long ago would put on a thick pair of jeans, decent boots and gloves, a pair of goggles and a helmet – maybe – and hit it hard.  They often paid for it, too.  Today’s riders go just as hard but enjoy a wide range of dirt bike gear that makes them more safe and comfortable while boosting their performance on the track or trails.  What’s available in dirt bike gear?  Here’s an overview.

1. Pants, Jerseys and Gloves: We mention these together because they are often available in combination to coordinate both the look and the level of safety they deliver.  What you’ll typically get is heavy fabrics, often denier in the pants, with reinforced stitching to hold up with even extreme riding.  Splitting your pants after getting big air won’t earn you any style points.  A leather heat shield and tapered legs make for a more comfortable ride.  Padded elbows in the jersey, room for additional padding, and lots of protection in the gloves complete this phase of your dirt bike gear.  The colors, graphics and looks offered give everyone a chance to sport their favorite styles.  The long list of brands is headlined by O’Neal, One Industries, Troy Lee designs, Thor, Answer, Shift and more.

2. Helmets and Goggles: Stay safe and in control here.  Choose DOT/Snell tested helmets with a record of safety first.  Ventilation, visors and other features add comfort to safety.  Top brands include Bell, Fox, One Industries, Klim, No Fear and others.  Goggles improve safety in many ways and are essential dirt bike gear.  Look for great models from Oakley, Scott, Blur Optics, Dragon, Smith, MSR, Thor, Utopia and other top brands.

3. Boots: The boots made today for riding are vital dirt bike gear.  They offer protection in many ways, help you control of the bike, and are very lightweight and comfortable.  Dirt bike boots are made to match other dirt bike gear from the same manufacturer, too.  The best in the business are put out by Alpinestars, Thor, Shift, Fox, MSR and O’Neal.  High cut, low and medium boots give you the feel and performance characteristics you prefer.

4. Jackets: For added protection or maybe some warmth in cold-weather riding, throw on a jacket as the fitting finish to your quality dirt bike gear.  Put on a SixSixOne Core Saver vest first and you’ll enjoy the finest protection available.  Look for quality dirt bike jackets from Klim, Fox, MSR, Thor and more.

While that tends to be the essential dirt bike gear we all reach for, other options include hydration packs to keep water in you and helmet dryers to get rid of water after cleaning up.  Coordinating your look, staying safe and improving your performance has never been this easy.