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gear increases the likelihood of a wreck | 7 | 11.48% | |
gear does NOT increase the likelihood of a wreck | 54 | 88.52% | |
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August 1st, 2011, 01:43 PM | #1 |
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poll relating to the lowsided yesterday thread
This has obviously become a source of contention between those who "know" and those who dont.
All things being equal. does the act of wearing gear..........................
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August 1st, 2011, 01:45 PM | #2 |
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i dunno
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August 1st, 2011, 01:47 PM | #3 |
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This is a hard thread. Since some people can become over confident in their gear and they might think they're invincible...maybe their should be another choice.
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August 1st, 2011, 01:51 PM | #4 |
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The question stands on it own.
I didnt ask if you think you are safer and then you ride more reckless because your wearing gear.
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August 1st, 2011, 02:01 PM | #5 |
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The comment directly applies to the question you've asked. But once again, you're dealing in absolutes. That's ok though, we'll see how it turns out.
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August 1st, 2011, 02:01 PM | #6 |
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True, I'm over thinking it.
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August 1st, 2011, 02:04 PM | #7 |
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I think I understand the gist of the question. I rode up in the hills once wearing jeans instead of my riding pants and I felt that I rode much more cautiously because I was very aware of my exposed kneecaps hanging out in the breeze.
That said, I think it was more like "I ride cautiously normally with gear" vs "I ride very paranoid and didn't enjoy it with jeans" as opposed to not riding cautiously with gear on.
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August 1st, 2011, 03:09 PM | #8 |
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That's such a mouthful. On that same note, it's no fun if you have to force yourself to be paranoid for whatever reason be it "it looks cooler" or "its too hot out". If it's no fun then it's not worth it.
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August 1st, 2011, 03:36 PM | #9 |
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I did not read the other thread in question and from what I have heard so far about it I am glad.
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August 1st, 2011, 03:51 PM | #10 | |
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It should be; gear = accept more risk if the outcome is a downed machine and rider. the more gear, the greater the acceptable risk The only problem with this is, the more risk you take the the worse the outcome can be The benefit can be lesson(s) learned for good or bad about riding skill or bike ability.
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August 1st, 2011, 04:04 PM | #12 |
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I know.... I feel great in my gear, and I know the comes through in my riding. For me is a risk vs reword thing. I will rider harder in my track leathers vs mesh/textiles. So I kinda feel could have voted either way.
It's just not black and white as asked.
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August 1st, 2011, 04:17 PM | #13 |
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in my case since most gear comes in smaller sizes..lol! meaning i cant find much that fits me properly .. the one piece of " gear " if you wanna call it that, a leather vest with back support i have. its quite snug and actually i feel more stiff when wearing it compared to not wearing it. obviously i wear gloves and a helmet and long pants/boots.. anything other then that i feel is a distraction when riding, and the chance of a wreck with it on is more likely IMO. just my .02
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August 1st, 2011, 04:23 PM | #14 |
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The gear doesn't MAKE you do anything
If you ride more or less aggressively that is a decision, conscious or not, but a decision made by you not the gear. Gear may be a factor in the decision you make but ultimately if you over ride your ability or the conditions and wreck it is because you decided to ride hard, not because you wore gear.
If you answer the question as written I think you still have to qualify it. Properly fitting, quality motorcycle gear will NOT cause you to crash. it's our own thick skulls or possibly another driver's that will cause the crash not the gear. |
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August 1st, 2011, 04:47 PM | #15 | |
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This is now the 3rd thread you have shown a total lack of understanding on the subject. Many have tried to tell you that you're wrong, and are being stupid in promoting a flawed and dangerous idea. You continue to try and prove that you have supporters in the idea that gear increases risk of accident because it restricts movement, and hinders sight and hearing. As all others have tried to get through to you; if your gear is doing these things, then it is not properly fitting gear and needs to be replaced. This is a failing of the rider, not the gear, stop trying to twist it to that. Vision: I own two helmets, and in both I have nearly 180 degrees of peripheral vision in them. They fit nice and snug, yet they do not have any hot spots that make them uncomfortable. If the lenses are kept clean and scratch free they offer NO hindrance to my vision. This is how a helmet is supposed to fit and work. If you have one that is hindering your vision then it is not the right size for you. Hearing: In all honesty hearing is not nearly as important as you seem to think it is. At highway speeds there will be so much noise from wind, vehicle, and road contact as to make your hearing next to useless for detection. This doesn't apply to just motorcycles either. Cages are becoming more and more sound proof on the inside to make the ride more comfortable. Even when they aren't, you still have the radio, contact road noise, and even the wind (especially if you have a window open). Hearing is considered so low on the radar that you don't even need it to get a license. That's right, people who are 100% stone deaf can and do get licenses to drive. Movement: Safety gear is designed to be snug in a normal riding position based on the type of riding the gear is designed for. It also allows for enough freedom of movement to operate a motorcycle of that style of riding in a safe manner. Gear designed for sport riding is by design, more rigid and restricting than gear for touring or cruising. The trade off is that it protects better by keeping your motions to a minimum during a crash and putting the most protection at projected contact points based on the position the gear tries to keep you in. It's similar to how racing seats have little to no movement range once properly fitted. This is how they are SUPPOSED to work. Touring and cruising gear is much looser in it's design to allow a greater range of movement. They use a much different posture and that dictates a much different range of movement. This then requires gear to allow for that. The trade off there is that it doesn't protect quiet as well in the case of an accident because it doesn't try to keep your limbs in a more protected position the way sport riding gear does. They don't use nearly as much padding either because the gear is not designed to increase your chances of hitting those key spots. Once again, if you have gear that is hindering your riding ability, then it is not the right gear for you and a failing on YOUR part (NOT the gear). You can use the excuse of not having properly fitting gear available to you all you want. But that does not give your argument thus far any validity, nor does it give you the proof and right to try and promote your flawed ideas to new impressionable riders. I also don't need to "prove my point" for it is already proven by your lack of proof to the contrary. You can search all you want and ask any professional you want, but you will not find any statistics or professionals to back up your claims. They will only tell you the same thing we have been; get better fitting gear. |
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August 1st, 2011, 05:15 PM | #16 |
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What I'm saying isn't dangerous since it's not advocating for one side or the other, I'm simply stating that the argument made by the "no gear" group is a valid one. The same way the ATGATT group's points are just as valid. Not once have I ever stated that gear was a bad idea, that it shouldn't be worn, or that it's unsafe.
The only statement I've made is that gear can be restrictive and that restriction can increase the chance of a wreck (the potential for dulled senses is part of that). You've agreed that gear can be restricting, are you arguing that a restricted range of motion does not contribute to the potential of going down whatsoever? And if a rider goes down regardless of the reason, they are at fault in some fashion, I've never argued that. All I said is that gear can be a contributing factor if it's restrictive. Maybe try reading my posts for what they actually say instead of what you think I'm trying to imply. And the only absolute I've dealt in is that a hindrance due to gear can increase the chance of going down. |
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August 1st, 2011, 06:01 PM | #18 |
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Very well said sombo.
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I have read your posts and I think it is you that is not understanding what exactly it is you stating in your own posts.
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As I and others have stated, if your gear is restrictive to the point it hinders your ability to ride a motorcycle, then it is NOT FITTED PROPERLY!! Stop trying to ignore that last part to make things convenient for you. I tried giving you insight on how gear is designed to work. If you refuse to understand and accept that, then it is still the failure of the rider to understand how proper safety gear is supposed to work and not the gear itself. Prime example: Professional racing gear is THE most restrictive set of riding gear you will ever find. However, it does not in any way interfere with their ability to ride at extremes we will never see on the road. Why is that? Because as I stated earlier, it is designed to allow enough movement to safely operate the motorcycle in that environment. In fact that level of restriction in movement helps to keep them from more serious injury by helping to keep their limbs tucked in where they are better protected in the case of a wreck. It does NOT however increase their risk of going down because it does NOT interfere with their ability to ride. If the are provided with a set that does interfere with their ability to ride, they change it out for something that fits better (a concept you refuse to accept or do). |
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Honey badger doesn't give a ****. Ew... look at that snake.
sorry... just trying to lighten the mood
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It's still safer than not wearing gear and when comparing the two options, it's blatantly obvious that one is far safer than the other, pardon me for assuming people had enough sense to understand that. Either way, it doesn't change the point I've been trying to make and people have consistently been dancing around. Quote:
My argument is that not everyone has access to properly fitting gear or may not be able to afford a custom made suit, or that they may not even know what properly fitting gear is, but according to you that's an invalid argument. Yea, it's the riders fault, but that doesn't mean the gear wasn't a contributing factor and it doesn't invalidate the point. Quote:
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If the answer to restrictive gear is to replace it but there's no correlation between restrictive gear and an increased likelihood of going down, why bother replacing it? |
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August 1st, 2011, 07:27 PM | #24 |
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that's about like saying your airbags don't work when you tape knives in front of them.
obviously. gear that fits is not more expensive than gear that doesn't. it simply takes more than 5 seconds to pick out. if you're lazy and don't care to research or try on gear, guess what. it's not going to fit right. don't blame your own laziness on gear or a lack of funding. you have noone to blame but yourself. you say Quote:
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I think we have finally come to some agreement though and believe we can stop this debate. I have read in your last post all I need to see that you do seem to understand what we have been trying to say. At first your position was one of saying that gear in general put you at higher risk. That may not have been your intent, but that is how it came out. I can see now that that is not your true position on the subject. I hope that you can find properly fitted gear so you may find out what it feels like to have gear that feels comfortable instead of hindering. I just ask that you try not to put it into new rider's heads that when wearing gear you increase your risks of wrecking. Rather inform them that improperly fitting gear can be enough of a distraction as to increase your risks of wrecking the same way distractions in a cage can. If we can both accept this idea then we can move on and end this debate. Quote:
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I think what you're all trying to sum up to is COMFORTABILITY.
when an individual is performing a task, no matter the task, when said individual is in a comfortable state, they shall perform at optimum levels. In the case of riding and gear, some people are most comfortable with or without gear. They are able to ride at optimal levels based on their comfort. Consider this notion for EACH side.
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Hooo boy.
The one day it was really hot and I just wanted to see what no gear felt like. I did a few circles in my parking lot at like 3-5 miles an hour and I was scared. :X No gear would probably make me more likely to wreck because I wouldn't focus well. |
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