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Originally Posted by edxmon
I dont often crash bikes, but when i do, I prefer to do so multiple times, with the same gear.
Stay squidly my friends
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no really, its true. you want something that will last 3-4 crashes at least. that way if you get in a really bad crash you actually have a chance at surviving it. not to mention saving money on gear replacement. i've been through 3 minor crashes. first one i barely got touched and my single-crash gear was basically done. the second one i had decent gear and got hit by a car, gear was fine, i was fine. third time was a bit less impactfull but a little more violent in the sliding. i was in fantastic gear and it came out almost flawless. in fact i still wear the helmet and gloves i crashed in on a daily basis because the only damage was to a small strap on the glove.
my point is; if something is only going to last one crash, how do you know it will even last that long? if you want something to protect you, dont get something that will do a half-assed job.