Riding Gear For Powersports Vehicles

No matter what type of powersports vehicle you want to ride, it’s always important to be safe. Powersports vehicles are often ridden on rugged, off-road terrain that can have a lot of unexpected obstacles, from rocks and trees to extra-deep mud puddles, and these obstacles can cause an accident to happen. In order to keep yourself protected, you’ll want to wear the right pieces of riding gear, which we’ve listed below.

Helmet

The most important piece of powersports riding gear you should wear is a well-fitting, DOT-rated helmet. If you’re thrown from your vehicle, you may hit your head on a rock, causing a concussion or something even more serious. Powersports vehicle helmets should fit you well without being too tight or too loose, and you should replace them every five years or after a collision event. For eye protection, your helmet should have a full face mask or you should wear a pair of goggles.

Gloves

Wearing riding gloves will help you to maintain your grip on the handlebars or steering wheel of your powersports vehicle. Riding gloves can also protect your hands from scrapes and scratches, along with shielding them from sun damage. Gloves can be made from a durable canvas or leather material, and some styles are ventilated so that you can comfortably wear them in hot weather.

Boots

A sturdy pair of riding boots with good tread will help you keep your grip on your powersports vehicle as you ride while also ensuring you can plant your feet firmly on the ground when you bring your vehicle to a stop. Make sure that the boots are at least ankle-high and that the laces can be tucked in so that they don’t dangle.

Clothing

The rest of your clothing should be protective without being too bulky or hard to wear. In order to shield your skin from abrasions as well as from sun damage, you can wear long sleeves and pants made from a sturdy fabric, such as denim or canvas. Make sure that your clothing is close-fitting and that you don’t have any draping fabric or loose cords or strings that could become caught in an obstacle or in your powersports vehicle’s machinations.

Chest Plates & Knee Pads

Younger riders or people of smaller stature may want to wear chest plates or knee pads while riding powersports vehicles to add an extra measure of safety to their riding. These protective plates and pads can help prevent injuries in a collision, particularly if the rider is thrown from their powersports vehicle.

When you’re ready to buy a new or used powersports vehicle, visit our dealership in Kansas City, MO, to see what we’ve got in stock. We can also offer you financing and trade-in options. Advantage PowerSports proudly serves the cities of Columbia and St. Joseph, MO.