Quote Originally Posted by scabtastic
on the subject of gear...what are the "better" brands since some answers have led to buying really nice gear so when I fall that i wont get hurt TOO bad ill probably screw my knee up again if i fall...tore my acl a month and half ago and had surgery last month...anyway...what kinda gear am i looking for...i know the gloves, jacket, helmet, pants deal but specifics about them
They all fit differently too, dont forget about that

I like Joe Rocket and Alpinestar jackets

Tecknic and AGV GP style gloves

Shoei helmets