Safety Gear?

[Uzi9mm]

When I rode a 125 I wore a T-shirt and tennis shoes sometimes a helmet.  But I was 15 and lucky.  I started the 500 with Asics running shoes, It hurts, a lot.  

Danger4U2 recommended the Asterisk Cell for a knee brace.  I was also looking at the EVS Web.  The Asterisk brace looks like it provides better support.  So I'm going with the Asterisk braces.  

[MadKaw]

I try to keep it simple. a thong and a hair net! Stupid Hurts!

[maddoggy]

a THONG madkaw? don't care much about what you do with your hair, but if I ever see you riding you better be wearing riding pants over that thong.

[Good]

I wear a thong also, a camo one! Oh, and riding boots.

J/K!
The next thing I want is a good neck brace.  I've never broken a bone, well maybe an ankle one time, but I didn't go to the doc and was on crutches for 2 weeks so I don't know about that, but I don't want my first confirmed one to be a neck...

[FuriouSly]

Depending on how hard, where, and the style you ride can definately dictate your gear.  I have had my share of very serious injuries over the years and most have been with a full regiment of safety gear.

Do not skimp on the quality/price of something unless it is to get another item of gear in return and if so, as soon as possible try and upgrade items when you are able.  A top quality light helmet is a must with well fitting ergonomic boots being next.  Chest protector is always a good idea.

My regiment:

Shoei VFX-DT TC-5 Fonseca Helmet  (one of the lightest around)
Utopia Slayer Goggles  (nicest goggles)
Alpinestars Tech10 Boots  (fits like a glove...uuhhhh  boot)
Fox Racing Airframe Chest Protector
LBZ MX pants/long sleeve jerseys/gloves
Fox Racing Mountain Bike Padded Shorts  (prevents monkeybutt  )

anddd  SAND !!!   The best anti rock and rash prevention around      Still can snap bones though if you digger it hard....   

Sly

[KXcam22]

Sly,
  I forgot about the bike shorts.  Mine aren't padded but they sure increase the comfort a huge amount.  I use a beefy carbon fiber custom GII extreme knee brace.  It uses a strap behind the knee so it not super comfy when your leg is bent 90.  I like the look of the asterix but haven't seem more than a pic of them. Cam.

[kx666]

just an FYI,
my wife is in prostthetics and orthotics (from UW), i asked her what she thought about all the knee braces on the market beeing advertized to motorcycle guys.

she told the look cool! you can get them with flames  and cool graphics... but they are not deizigned to do anything. if you are having issues the best thing is to get fitted by someone who understands what is needed per person. she also told me that if a person were to crash with one on a knee brace would move the force up the the hip. i guess it is bad to brake one?

if any one has questions in this area just email me or PM me (but give me about a week) and i can ask her for you.