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Questions about buying protective gear from the UK

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  • 12-04-2018 8:54pm
    #1
    Seabhac14
    Registered Users Posts: 19 ✭


    Hello all.

    I am looking to do IBTs later in the year after completing my theory exam and getting a learners permit. For gear I have been considering buying this set of essentials:

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0752DVJGM/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A247TOA66MUIF9

    Of course I'll have to buy a helmet separately. The thing is that this seller is located in the UK, so I was wondering if there is a chance it might not come with the ECE-2205 approval mark, or if such gear besides a helmet should come with one? And even then would it be legal to use this gear in this country?

    If it isn't worth buying any such products from the UK then are there any gear shops in Dublin that would sell this type of gear in a complete set?

    Thanks everyone.


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    listermint
    Registered Users Posts: 33,620 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    Your going to wet in pretty much all of that gear. Guaranteed.



    Personally wouldn't trust it to last a year


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    Goose81
    Registered Users Posts: 4,170 ✭✭✭Goose81


    listermint wrote: »
    Your going to wet in pretty much all of that gear. Guaranteed.



    Personally wouldn't trust it to last a year

    Tbh your gonna be wet in any motorbike gear bar wearing a boiler suit.
    I'd be more concerned that it's **** gear that won't offer decent protection


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    draycottgirlz
    Registered Users Posts: 283 ✭✭draycottgirlz


    As above, I would say start with some secondhand gear, a well known brand with good reviews.

    Protection is No. 1 and weather proofing is no. 2.

    Buying online and in the UK is a good option potentially, but check local ads too so you can perhaps try them on first

    P.s. there is regulation about helmets, and currently no regulation about gear although it is on the way shortly....


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    zubair
    Registered Users Posts: 2,459 ✭✭✭zubair


    Goose81 wrote: »
    Tbh your gonna be wet in any motorbike gear bar wearing a boiler suit.
    I'd be more concerned that it's **** gear that won't offer decent protection

    Really?! My gear holds up fine. Anyway, I agree with both comments, it probably won't keep you dry or safe.

    When starting out it's tough because you need to get all the gear but typically on a lower budget. Go online, and find the top rated budget priced gear and you shouldn't over spend by much, I wouldn't buy second hand because that will definitely leak! Sportsbikeshop is a good start.


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    draycottgirlz
    Registered Users Posts: 283 ✭✭draycottgirlz


    zubair wrote: »
    Really?! My gear holds up fine. Anyway, I agree with both comments, it probably won't keep you dry or safe.

    When starting out it's tough because you need to get all the gear but typically on a lower budget. Go online, and find the top rated budget priced gear and you shouldn't over spend by much, I wouldn't buy second hand because that will definitely leak! Sportsbikeshop is a good start.

    You can be lucky with gear that was ordered in the wrong size...


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