I love shopping online for closeouts if it's something that will work for you.
That said... local dealers can be a great resource. I ordered up my helmet, chest protector, & boots at a local MC dealer for a good bit less than I could buy them online (checked three of the big online outlets). One item didn't fit and they got me a new one, no return shipping costs or hassles, I like things easy.
It never hurts to ask a MC dealer "I'm interested in these items and would like to spend my money here rather than on the internet, what can you do on the price?"
If you have a history of spending money with a good MC dealer they will almost always work with you on large purchases and make it worth you while. It's a win-win from where I sit. I like to be able to pick things up and handle them before I buy. I like to be able to walk in and walk out with stuff the same day. I can't do that on line and for that convenance I don't mind spending my money locally one bit.
Pick a decent dealer, develop a relationship, enjoy the benifits of being able to try before you buy.
As cool as acceleration is...not slowing down is where the fun truly begins.
It never hurts to ask a MC dealer "I'm interested in these items and would like to spend my money here rather than on the internet, what can you do on the price?"
Pick a decent dealer, develop a relationship, enjoy the benifits of being able to try before you buy.
That might be some of the best advice given so far.
Chest protector is a medium, but adjustable to a large.
The one pic with my finger is pointing out the holes for adjustment.
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If you wanna know what's hot in MX gear, go to a bookstore and peruse a copy of Motocross Action and Dirt Rider magazine. They have lots of pics, reviews and ads that will help you choose. It's an old-school solution, I know. Who reads magazines anymore?
I used to rock a Shoei helmet, Scott goggles with tearoffs, white Alpinestars boots and mostly Fox jerseys and pants back in the day. Knee guards (with straps above and below the knee) and a soft under-jersey chest protector with elbow and forearm protection are essential (although kinda hot). SixSixOne makes good knee and chest protection. I took a pair of scissors to my Pressure Suit and cut off the sleeve cuffs, removed the back protector and trimmed a few other parts to make it a little cooler and fit me a little better.
I'd recommend against a hard chest protector, unless it's backed with thick foam. Foam provides impact protection. The thicker, the better. A hard protector only deflects roost and doesn't help one bit in a crash.
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