How important are boots for a weekend warrior?
#11
07-11-2006, 03:19 PM
How important are boots for a weekend warrior?
I would put less of a priority on boots if you are on utes, although you can buy the Thor or Fox brands pretty cheap with lugged atv type soles. If you are on sport quads or go for longer rides, then riding boots are more important. One thing not usually mentioned is that decent riding boots are hardened where your foot rests on the pegs, which can make longer rides more comfortable than a softer soled work boot or sneaker. If you can afford $130.00, go get yourself a pair, you'll be happy with the purchase.
#12
07-11-2006, 05:13 PM
T Rex Rider
What irritates me is!
Those 6-packs work pretty good.
What irritates me is!
Those 6-packs work pretty good.
How important are boots for a weekend warrior?
Originally posted by: maddog56
Haven't owned a set of riding boots since I rode motocross bikes. IMO they are not a necessity unless you're racing or ride like crazy. That's not to say that they aren't nice to have though.
Haven't owned a set of riding boots since I rode motocross bikes. IMO they are not a necessity unless you're racing or ride like crazy. That's not to say that they aren't nice to have though.
#13
07-11-2006, 07:34 PM
How important are boots for a weekend warrior?
Originally posted by: themartinz
Any feedback on necessity of boots would be great. My friend and I just bought ATVs and we are basically weekend warriors....trail, desert, and dunes without the high flying acts or track races. I still think they are important... but I am just a rookie.
Can anyone please give me examples of injuries sustained without boots, or injuries prevented with boots... or if you think they aren't all that important.
Thanks.
Any feedback on necessity of boots would be great. My friend and I just bought ATVs and we are basically weekend warriors....trail, desert, and dunes without the high flying acts or track races. I still think they are important... but I am just a rookie.
Can anyone please give me examples of injuries sustained without boots, or injuries prevented with boots... or if you think they aren't all that important.
Thanks.
#14
07-12-2006, 01:13 AM
How important are boots for a weekend warrior?
If you are not on a ute, get the boots and wear them EVERY time. My family of six does. The way I look at it, I'm really attached to my body (ok, bad pun [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/img] ) and it is worth it to me to take care of it. We also wear helmets, goggles, chest protectors, and gloves EVERY time and we have had a couple of occasions to be very glad of it.
BTW, just move the shift lever so it's easier to shift wearing boots [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
BTW, just move the shift lever so it's easier to shift wearing boots [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
#15
07-12-2006, 01:22 AM
#17
07-13-2006, 12:09 AM
#18
07-13-2006, 09:58 AM
How important are boots for a weekend warrior?
Having riding boots is essential. I used to wear a heavy duty work boot until I twisted my ankle and tweaked something on the on top of my foot coming out of a rut on my dirt bike. It took 6 mos to fully heal. The added bonus is when I get my raptor stuck in the mud, my boots don't get pulled off anymore in the deep stuff! I picked up a pair of the gaerne atv explorers and I've been very happy with them.
#20
07-13-2006, 01:32 PM
KTM Patrol
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