Motorcycle Body Armour
As a result of this contrast, it's best to deal with the issue of body armour by talking about each different riding type separately. However, whether you're a road rider or an off-road rider, some level of body armour protection is essential, either through protective clothing or external protective armour.
For on road riders, the importance of body armour is debatable. The armour itself is really an essential for riders, as it can protect from nerve damage and broken bones and tendons. However, many high quality riding jackets and pants come with some degree of body armour built into their design, making the need for ancillary body armour relatively low for riders that already have a high level of protection.
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The best way to determine whether you'll need extra body armour is to compare the level of protection that your current gear offers to that offered by extra body armour. If your gear offers the same stable, rigid, and strong protection of comparable armour, it's safe to say that you can ride without it. However, if you're wearing a thin summer jacket and a minimal pair of riding trousers, it would be wise to invest in some extra gear in case you're ever part of a high speed collision.
For off-road riders, the armour question is more simple. With many off-road riders wearing minimal protective gear, both due to its cumbersome design and the lightweight nature of their sport, the importance of extra protective body armour increases dramatically. Although the speeds are typically lower off-road than they are on-road, the different road textures and surfaces can combine to cause some nasty injuries. If you fall onto sharp rocks, the chance of a broken bone or damaged ligament is high, regardless of what speed you're travelling at. Even the most basic protective body armour can prevent the risk of broken bones, and is a wise investment for any serious off-road rider.
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