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When it comes to motorcycle riding, it’s important that each rider wears the appropriate attire to keep them safe. Sometimes that can be difficult because of prices and/or the lack of appeal some motorcycle gear may have.
Women who ride a motorcycle need to make sure they are always wearing the appropriate gear to ensure their safety. Male or female, injury prevention should always be considered among motorcyclists.
What should a woman wear on a motorcycle? Whether riding as a passenger or actually operating the motorcycle, women will need to wear a full-face helmet. In addition, women (like anyone else) should also consider wearing long pants, boots that cover the ankles, and a durable jacket with protective gloves.
The items of clothing a woman should wear on a motorcycle is really no different than what a man should wear, though the type of clothing and fashion may vary. This article will explain further what women should wear when riding and what that entails.
Appropriate Motorcycle Clothing
As a female motorcyclist myself, I’ve often looked into the appropriate attire that a woman should wear while riding. The biggest obstacle I came across was trying to find something that would keep me safe but still maintain my fashion and being able to express myself in that way.
First and foremost, every woman riding a motorcycle should always wear a helmet no matter how short of a ride it is. And it should always be a full-face helmet and never a half helmet (or “brain bucket” as some like to call them).
Iihs.org stated that “because serious head injury is common among fatally injured motorcyclists, helmet use is important. Helmets are about 37 percent effective in preventing motorcycle deaths and about 67 percent effective in preventing brain injuries.” All it takes is a second to get into an accident and even a “short trip down the block” has a lot of seconds and opportunity to get hurt.
Women should also wear long pants while riding. At the very least, a good thick set of denim jeans should be considered, though leather and other synthetic materials are more preferred. Long pants not only help give you some protection in an accident, but they also help protect your legs against exhaust pipe and engine heat that could potentially burn your legs.
Along with wearing pants, ankle-covering boots should also always be worn. This may be dreaded among a lot of women, but there are actually a lot of fashionable ankle covering boots out there perfect for both style and protection. Your best place to look is online which has a slew of riding boots perfect for women. Make sure to read the description and their return policy so you can return them if they don’t fit right.
In addition, it’s always a good idea for a woman to wear a long-sleeved jacket while riding. Again, the best option is either leather or other synthetic materials (be wary of faux leather). If you absolutely refuse those, at the very least wear something that will cover your arms fully. Aside from accident protection, long sleeved jackets can protect your skin from road debris such as rocks or glass that may shoot up from the vehicle in front.
Lastly, wearing gloves while riding can provide a lot of protection. This is one piece of gear that a lot of riders forget about and often go without. If you’re going to invest in motorcycle gloves, get a decent pair that will provide good protection in the case of an accident. If you value your hands, make sure they’re guarded while out for a ride.
From this list, you can assume that the right kind of protection while riding means basically covering up your whole body. Exposed skin could potentially mean greater injury if the motorcycle were to crash or tip over. These are the same rules that apply to both men and women who ride.
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