Youth Motocross Gear helmet protection

A good Youth Motocross Gear helmet should protect your head, neck and face from injury and flying debris.  It should fit snugly, have padding that can be removed, and have plenty of room for goggles which will protect your eyes.  Helmets can be found for riders of all ages and both genders, though the only difference is usually the size and color of the helmet in question.  Make sure to get precise measurements for your helmet as it has to fit snugly in order to be effective.  Hand in hand with your helmet should be a good pair of goggles to protect your eyes.


Body Armor: Armor for your chest, back, and shoulders is also in the top two for your own protection.  Motocross armor is made of tough and flexible materials that can withstand shock and damage and still be comfortable.  Some have reinforced spines or removable panels.  They are always well ventilated for your own comfort.  The kind of body armor you want should be comfortable, tough, and flexible, meaning you’ll likely have to shell out some cash for it.

Motocross Boots:  While not quite as important as a helmet or armor, boots are definitely up there on the list of motocross riding gear since you won’t want to go riding in your shoes!  Motocross boots can be long or short, but the most important things are that they are sturdy, adjustable and have plenty of support for your ankles and feet.  This helps to ensure that if there’s an accident, you’ll be less likely to twist your foot or break a bone. Purchase whatever style of boot you’re most comfortable with wearing and be sure to shop around to find the perfect fit.  You don’t want blisters!

Various Guards (shin, knee, elbow, gloves):  For the rest of your body, you should look at guards like shin guards and gloves.  If you’re a new rider, these should be given some weight; if you’re more veteran, you might be tempted to, if not wait, buy discount for a bit.  These things protect your joints and hands though, so don’t put them off too long or you could find yourself with broken bones more frequently.

Jacket:  It’s not nearly as important as the armor, but a good motocross jacket makes you feel good and confidence is part of the game.  A good jacket can also help you to stay dry and warm in foul weather riding and can be worn off the track too.

Other:  Tee shirts, hats, and other paraphernalia should be left til last.  They aren’t necessary, but they’re cool, so when you have some ready money, find some clothing for yourself or your friends and family to support you while you ride!

There are a lot of different varieties within each type of motocross gear, depending on the company.  Make sure that the gear is certified by a safety commission like DOT or whatever your country uses to standardize safety in riding gear.  Finally, be sure that you’re comfortable wearing it and that you’ll be able to clean it.  Then gear up in your motocross gear and go motocross racing!