Chilli Town MX
PR Addict
As I was surfing through Pitracer today I couldn't help but notice the cool picture that was recently updated in the banner heading of the page showing the anixiously awaiting 65cc riders on the gate at Loretta's. Is it just me or are there several kids lined up in that picture that are not wearing a chest protector? I even see two kids that aren't wearing a neck brace.
Is this because they are so good they never wreck or is it because they want to look more like their favorite pro rider? I feel like it should be mandatory that all kids should have to wear full protection. I also believe even pros should have to wear these items as well. It is proven that they do reduce injury.
Our pros are the role models for our kids. Is the new standard to look cool first and be safe second? With our sport getting to the point of blistering speeds at such young ages and the news of more and more kids getting injured badly or even killed shouldn't we push for more rules on this?
Whats everyones position on this? Are chest protectors and neck braces overrated? Not needed? Waste of money? Only for sissys? Lets hear it!
Is this because they are so good they never wreck or is it because they want to look more like their favorite pro rider? I feel like it should be mandatory that all kids should have to wear full protection. I also believe even pros should have to wear these items as well. It is proven that they do reduce injury.
Our pros are the role models for our kids. Is the new standard to look cool first and be safe second? With our sport getting to the point of blistering speeds at such young ages and the news of more and more kids getting injured badly or even killed shouldn't we push for more rules on this?
Whats everyones position on this? Are chest protectors and neck braces overrated? Not needed? Waste of money? Only for sissys? Lets hear it!