Motocross racing is inherently dangerous. There is always a risk of serious injury. Riders should not participate in events or ride unless they have adequate medical insurance to cover a catastrophic injury. Riders or their guardians are solely responsible for preparing all equipment. Ride at your own risk. Whether you already own a bike, are going to buy a new bike or are planning on buying a used machine you will still have to find a dealer to get parts and service as well as additional advice on getting started.
There is a simple rule in racing, dress for the crash, not for the ride. The more gear you have on the more likely you are to go home sore then to end up in the Emergency room. Amateur riders, especially young beginning riders should be more concerned with wearing as much protection as possible. Sizes on gear vary a great deal and are not always accurate. Helmet is the single most important piece of protection you will buy. A helmet should be snug going on and off but not so tight it is uncomfortable. A full-face helmet offers more protection against both front and side impacts than a helmet with a bolt on mouth guard.
Goggles should always be worn. Get used to them when you practice and you will feel naked without them later. Try different brands on while wearing your helmet to find the ones that are most comfortable. Make sure you get a lexan or similar lens and learn to clean them with care so they will last. Body armor is also know as chest and back protectors. It is important to learn to ride with these from the beginning since they can take some getting used to later. These can help protect from an impact injury by spreading the impact over a wider area.
Long sleeve shirts are required to race. Racing pants are not required to race. Jeans are okay to star out in. It is recommended to buy some sort of kneepads. Most dealers sell them to go inside race pants so you will have to buy them eventually anyway. If you want to know what happens with out kneepads, let a friend hit you with a hammer on the kneecap. Gloves are also recommended. Elbow pads are optional also and are a good idea for beginners.
To race some sort of boot that covers the ankle is required. When you buy motocross boots it is important to take the time to break them in properly. If you try to race with them before they are you will have a hard time working the controls on your bike which could result in an accident. If you are buying for your child get them a little big, but not too big, to allow for growth. If you take care of boots they will last quite awhile and then you can sell them to another rider.
Motocross differs from a lot of sports because unlike team sports like baseball, football or soccer, it is an individual sport. This can be helpful in teaching young people personal responsibility. If they set a goal and come up short there is no one else to blame. As in any sport that involves young people there are parents that sometimes push to hard for success. The difference is that if you push to hard in motocross it can result in your rider and possibly other riders getting injured. Motocross is hardly as easy as the pro riders make it look. There are skills that will develop only with time and practice.
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There is a simple rule in racing, dress for the crash, not for the ride. The more gear you have on the more likely you are to go home sore then to end up in the Emergency room. Amateur riders, especially young beginning riders should be more concerned with wearing as much protection as possible. Sizes on gear vary a great deal and are not always accurate. Helmet is the single most important piece of protection you will buy. A helmet should be snug going on and off but not so tight it is uncomfortable. A full-face helmet offers more protection against both front and side impacts than a helmet with a bolt on mouth guard.
Goggles should always be worn. Get used to them when you practice and you will feel naked without them later. Try different brands on while wearing your helmet to find the ones that are most comfortable. Make sure you get a lexan or similar lens and learn to clean them with care so they will last. Body armor is also know as chest and back protectors. It is important to learn to ride with these from the beginning since they can take some getting used to later. These can help protect from an impact injury by spreading the impact over a wider area.
Long sleeve shirts are required to race. Racing pants are not required to race. Jeans are okay to star out in. It is recommended to buy some sort of kneepads. Most dealers sell them to go inside race pants so you will have to buy them eventually anyway. If you want to know what happens with out kneepads, let a friend hit you with a hammer on the kneecap. Gloves are also recommended. Elbow pads are optional also and are a good idea for beginners.
To race some sort of boot that covers the ankle is required. When you buy motocross boots it is important to take the time to break them in properly. If you try to race with them before they are you will have a hard time working the controls on your bike which could result in an accident. If you are buying for your child get them a little big, but not too big, to allow for growth. If you take care of boots they will last quite awhile and then you can sell them to another rider.
Motocross differs from a lot of sports because unlike team sports like baseball, football or soccer, it is an individual sport. This can be helpful in teaching young people personal responsibility. If they set a goal and come up short there is no one else to blame. As in any sport that involves young people there are parents that sometimes push to hard for success. The difference is that if you push to hard in motocross it can result in your rider and possibly other riders getting injured. Motocross is hardly as easy as the pro riders make it look. There are skills that will develop only with time and practice.
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