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3.8mateo · 09-25-2007, 03:26 PM

My 2nd accident test my gear the most. (1st was a 5-10 miles per hour tip over...)

45mph in traffic. Lock the front brake for a nice high side half on street, and sliding to stop on dirt/gravel shoulder.

Helmet: Scorpion EXO-700 - Definatly saved my Jaw and right side of my face as my head bounced across the pavment 4 or 5 times.

Jacket: A* Stage Perf. Leather - Superb protection. Only minor scuffs on the arm and shoulder. I did fracture my elbow, but the shoulder and elbow armor did an amazing job.

Gloves: A* GP Plus guantlet style - Quality protection. The plams took a grip of rash, but better the leather and padding then my hand. The leather pocket for the padding in the lower palm did tear a bit, but I was able to repair it. Over all the gloves worked great.

Icon Leg protector: Saved my knees from the initial impact, but as I slid, the pulled down a little exposing my knee to a little bit of road. I was wearing these under my jeans. Over all, they did their job pretty good. I was left with only a small scrape about the size of a quarter.

I was just wearing heavy duty work boots and had no issues with my feet or ankles.

Overall: Scorpion will be my next helmet, regardless of how big it makes my head look. A* has served me well ,and will continue to do so. The Icon leg protectors were awesome, I just wish they were made for guys with smaller legs.

09-25-2007, 03:26 PM	#38 (permalink)
3.8mateo Back Marker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Age: 22 Posts: 59 Casino Cash: $458 Sportbike: 2004/Suzuki/GS500f	My 2nd accident test my gear the most. (1st was a 5-10 miles per hour tip over...) 45mph in traffic. Lock the front brake for a nice high side half on street, and sliding to stop on dirt/gravel shoulder. Helmet: Scorpion EXO-700 - Definatly saved my Jaw and right side of my face as my head bounced across the pavment 4 or 5 times. Jacket: A* Stage Perf. Leather - Superb protection. Only minor scuffs on the arm and shoulder. I did fracture my elbow, but the shoulder and elbow armor did an amazing job. Gloves: A* GP Plus guantlet style - Quality protection. The plams took a grip of rash, but better the leather and padding then my hand. The leather pocket for the padding in the lower palm did tear a bit, but I was able to repair it. Over all the gloves worked great. Icon Leg protector: Saved my knees from the initial impact, but as I slid, the pulled down a little exposing my knee to a little bit of road. I was wearing these under my jeans. Over all, they did their job pretty good. I was left with only a small scrape about the size of a quarter. I was just wearing heavy duty work boots and had no issues with my feet or ankles. Overall: Scorpion will be my next helmet, regardless of how big it makes my head look. A* has served me well ,and will continue to do so. The Icon leg protectors were awesome, I just wish they were made for guys with smaller legs. __________________ Gear: I need new gear!