| Sure it is fun to ride and ATV but as too many | | | | motocross (MX) riding boots. It would be wise to get |
| people have discovered--a fun ride can be deadly. | | | | one size larger then you need so you can wear a |
| There are some basic things you can do to keep the | | | | thick pair of socks to help wick away moisture from |
| ride fun but also safe. | | | | your feet. |
| Whether you are interested in keeping yourself safe | | | | That covers the equipment now for training. There |
| or someone you love safe take the time to be safe. | | | | are training centers that you can visit and get hands |
| There are three areas that will be covered here. The | | | | on training but while that is probably the best |
| three topics discussed here will be equipment, training | | | | approach for training it may not be feasible due to |
| and attitude. | | | | your location. If going to a training center is not an |
| When it comes to gear there are the basics but to | | | | option there are several DVD training aids that you |
| be even safer you should wear more then the basics. | | | | can get and watch or have the kids watch before |
| Starting with the helmet it should be DOT approved | | | | they go ridding. |
| and also offer full face coverage. Then there is eye | | | | Spending time getting some training may seem boring |
| protection. You need to wear goggles that fit over | | | | but it could prevent unnecessary injury or even a |
| your helmet inside the face area. These will protect | | | | death. Do not over look the importance of training in |
| you from flying debris, dust, bugs and what ever else | | | | your quest to get out there and have fun. |
| gets kicked up while you are having fun. | | | | Now for attitude - there are some basic things to |
| You should also use a riding jersey that will help wick | | | | consider here. When you go riding you should not let |
| away moisture and protect against sunburn and any | | | | your attitude be effected by alcohol. There is no |
| brush or branches you may encounter. Using a pair of | | | | place for alcohol when riding ATVs or any vehicle. |
| elbow guards is also a beneficial item--just make sure | | | | The other attitudes that do not contribute to safety |
| they are comfortable and do not restrict your | | | | are thinks like thinking you own the trail or no one |
| movement. | | | | else is around, or I can do anything. These are just |
| Also be sure to get a pair of off-road motorcycle | | | | some of the attitudes that can lead to problems |
| gloves or ATV gloves to protect your hands from | | | | when ridding. You never know when someone else |
| brush, flying debris or the unplanned exit from the | | | | might be over the hill or around the corner. Being a |
| ATV. | | | | dare devil is not always the smart way to go. Oh |
| You should also use riding pants as they will also help | | | | you might look cool but if you are injured it will not |
| protect you should you fall off the ATV or get | | | | be so fun. |
| slapped by some brush. Some may have hip and | | | | So before you go riding or send someone you love |
| knee pads built in but if they do not you would be | | | | off to ride be sure they have the right equipment, |
| doing yourself a favor to include them in your bag of | | | | training and attitude. Just having basic courtesy for |
| safety gear. | | | | others while you are out riding will go along way. |
| For your feet you need to protect them with | | | | |