i would recommend (if anything) get a helmet and gloves because your melon is very important and road rash on your hands hurts like a motherfucker. I lost most of the feeling in my palms after i slid across the pavement without gloves on. Other than that i would say get a jacket, preferrably leather. Joe rocket and alpinestar and cortec make good equipment. as far as a helmet i would find a few that are comfy, then research them and see which is the (scientifically) best. thats my .02

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--brandon