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RIDING GEAR
Safe Riding Gear
Always wear clothing suited to the type of riding you are doing. ATV ridingrequires
special protective clothing which will make you feel more comfortable and reduce
chances of injury.
1. Helmet
Your helmet is the most important piece
of protective gear for safe riding. A hel-
met can prevent a serious head injury.
Select an approved helmet which meets
or exceeds your state’s s afetystandards
and bears either the Department of
Transportation (DOT) label, the Ameri-
can National Standards Institute label
(ANSI z90.1), or the Snell Memorial
Foundation label.
2. Eye Protection
Do not depend on sunglasses for proper
eye protection. A pair of goggles or hel-
met face shield offer the best protection
foryour eyes. They shouldbe kept clean
and be of shatterproof design (bearing
the markings z2.1 or VESC 8).
3. Gloves
Off-road style gloves with knuckle pads
are the best for comfort and protection.
4. Boots
The best footwear is a pair of strong over the calf type boots with heels, such as
moto-cross boots.
5. Clothing
To protect your body,long sleeves and pantsshould always be worn. Ridingpants
with kneepads, a jersey and shoulder pads provide the best protection.
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