The Brahan Seer Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 I am seeing a pattern lately on high speed youtube cut-outs that results in road rash/severe bruising around the mid-rift; specifically the side/front which is a particularly vulnerable area. If we don't have a jacket/trouser combo that can be hooked up together, Is it time to add a weight belt to our arsenal of protective gear? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tawpie Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 (edited) My moto pants came with a zipper that goes all the way around—had to have a tailor sew the mate-with to the inner liner of my moto jacket. Oddly, the jacket only has a short zipper in the back. I've added a mate-with short zipper to my riding jeans (no zipper comes with) and was going to add a short back zipper to my (newly arrived) Lazyrolling but that'll just keep the back of the jacket from riding up so my side/midriff still won't be protected. But I hopefully won't get pantsed. A leather weight (lifting) belt or a back support belt is a really good idea. Something that'll stay put and at least slow down the abrasion… and won't get hot and melt/burn! Edited May 14, 2022 by Tawpie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brahan Seer Posted May 14, 2022 Author Share Posted May 14, 2022 I've just dug out my leather weight belt so may give it a try one of these days.. rather than buying a wheel this year i updated my protective gear. Dainese Armour pants to go under my surf shorts in summer, and a Alpinestars BionicTec V2 jacket for summer too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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