Equipment

Equipment

This is some of the equipment that you are required to wear while riding dirt bikes. These are just the basics.

Full Equipment
This is a picture of a man wearing full equipment. He is wearing a helmet, chest protector, a kidney strap, riding pants, elbow pads, knee pads, riding boots, gloves, and goggles. Without wearing one of these items, he cold get seriously injured racing against other riders.
Helmet
	Just like riding a bicycle, a helmet protects you head on a dirt bike. Only a dirt bike helmet is bigger and stronger than a bike helmet. A dirt bike helmet protects you head and mouth. You wear goggles for protection against flying rocks and dirt.
Boots
Dirt Bike boots are almost the same as ski boots. They have a hard plastic outside and a soft inside. Boots protect your feet just in case you fall and your dirt bike lands on top of you. They are also for protection against flying rocks. They have a strong heel so you don't hurt your foot when you step on the foot peg. They have a strong toe so you can change gears fast.
Chest Protector
	When playing ice hockey, a chest protector protects your chest from the puck and other players checking you. When riding a dirt bike, a chest protector protects your chest from rocks and the dirt bike falling on top of you.
Riding Pants
Riding pants are also known a dirt bike pants. They protect your leg from being burnt by the muffler. They also protect your legs from mud and rocks. They are just like regular pants but stronger. They also have padding in the hips so if and when you fall off, you won't get hurt as bad.