Use BMX Safety Gear
Using the right safety gear can prevent a lot of accidents, this wiki will advise you on the most practical gear you can use without affecting you ability in BMX.
Steps
- Be practical, don't purchase super expensive gear such as top of the line helmets, pads, and gloves. Although these are good methods if you have some loose cash, most people can't afford top of the line gear. Purchase gear that you feel comfortable with without sacrificing protection
- Ask a friend or a salesman what is the best deal for your budget
- If you don't have any source of money rely on some old fashioned homemade protection. Instances include, a leather jacket (or any tough article of clothing), some tough jeans, gloves, and some durable working boots.
- Wear something. you may find safety gear in your house that you never knew of
- Purchase professional safety gear (top of the line brand/professional)
- Visit a local bike store or an online store and pick the gear that you desire. Make sure you ask the store worker questions about what you're doing and what he/she recommends.
Tips
- If anything, just pile with layers if you don't have any special safety gear.
- Make sure you know what you're doing.
- If you don't feel safe you can have someone tag along, maybe even someone who likes BMX as well.
Warnings
- Make sure you're not wearing something for nothing. Don't wear a trashy piece of protection. Wear thick or padded protection.
