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<blockquote data-quote="Bounce" data-source="post: 1123558" data-attributes="member: 257"><p>For years I rode with whatever I had. Then, as with learning better control, I got some training and got more aware of the risks to the ankle and feet from even a parking lot spill. I went to "duty" boots like the Rocky Eliminator II (which also gave some water resistance and insulation for summer and winter). When I started personally knowing people who ended up with pins in their ankles and the lifelong repercussions, I moved to a boot designed for riding; with ankle and shin armor as well as the "environmental" protection of the Rockies.</p><p></p><p>The path of all my gear has gone that way. Early on, I only wore street clothes and an Army surplus field jacket (when it got cold or wet). Any more, I realize I was luck to never actually need my gear as a result of a spill.</p><p></p><p>Now I dress for the fall. Just like a seat belt, it's better to have it and not need it than...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bounce, post: 1123558, member: 257"] For years I rode with whatever I had. Then, as with learning better control, I got some training and got more aware of the risks to the ankle and feet from even a parking lot spill. I went to "duty" boots like the Rocky Eliminator II (which also gave some water resistance and insulation for summer and winter). When I started personally knowing people who ended up with pins in their ankles and the lifelong repercussions, I moved to a boot designed for riding; with ankle and shin armor as well as the "environmental" protection of the Rockies. The path of all my gear has gone that way. Early on, I only wore street clothes and an Army surplus field jacket (when it got cold or wet). Any more, I realize I was luck to never actually need my gear as a result of a spill. Now I dress for the fall. Just like a seat belt, it's better to have it and not need it than... [/QUOTE]
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