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If you're looking at mesh gear, the mesh materials tested did surprisingly well on abrasion tests. Most good mesh gear will have ballistic nylon in high-wear areas; look for it. Mesh gear is an excellent idea if you're going to be riding in temperatures from 80 to 95 degrees F, as it will keep you from overheating.

I highly recommend getting armor in whatever gear you're looking at. Check to see that the armor is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorcycle_armor CE-certified]. That is ''the'' standard for motorcycle protection.

I (and the rest of N250RC) highly recommend getting armor in whatever gear you're looking at. Check to see that the armor is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorcycle_armor CE-certified]. That is ''the'' standard for motorcycle protection. CE is the European agency that writes standards for thousands of consumer products, like our Underwriter's Laboratories. The USA has no standard for motorcycle armor. What that means is a lot of "armor" in the cheaper gear is actually just flimsy foam rubber of limited use in an accident. Good armor will save you weeks of pain and suffering, and may even save a limb or your spine.

==But what about racing?==

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 If you're looking at mesh gear, the mesh materials tested did surprisingly well on abrasion tests. Most good mesh gear will have ballistic nylon in high-wear areas; look for it. Mesh gear is an excellent idea if you're going to be riding in temperatures from 80 to 95 degrees F, as it will keep you from overheating.
-I highly recommend getting armor in whatever gear you're looking at. Check to see that the armor is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorcycle_armor CE-certified]. That is ''the'' standard for motorcycle protection.
+I (and the rest of N250RC) highly recommend getting armor in whatever gear you're looking at. Check to see that the armor is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorcycle_armor CE-certified]. That is ''the'' standard for motorcycle protection. CE is the European agency that writes standards for thousands of consumer products, like our Underwriter's Laboratories. The USA has no standard for motorcycle armor. What that means is a lot of "armor" in the cheaper gear is actually just flimsy foam rubber of limited use in an accident. Good armor will save you weeks of pain and suffering, and may even save a limb or your spine.
 ==But what about racing?==