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mcaninch35
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Alright, here we go. First up, my helmet.

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It's an HJC CL-16 that I got a few years ago for $116. It's done well by me, even through all of my abuse. It's comfy and it flows a bit of air, and I really appreciate the Snell approval. It's getting a bit beat up and the lining has packed in a LOT, so I'm in the process of replacing it.

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My gloves- Scorpion Magnum. I like these well enough, they're comfortable and don't get too hot. They aren't as protective as I'd like, but I also only paid $35 for them brand new, so I won't complain too much.

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Boots- Thor 50/50 dual sport boots. Paid somewhere around $80 around 5 years ago. I originally bought them for quad riding and have transitioned them to the street. They're comfy and flow some air, but aren't waterproof in the least.

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My pants are Firstgear Mesh-Tex, the 2010 version. These cost me $110. They're full mesh and have CE knee armor with foam hip armor. No liner. They flow a lot of air and are comfortable, the only thing I don't really like is that they don't have a full-length zip down the side. They are my first pair of motorcycle pants, and I had no idea that that was a feature I'd want!

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Lastly, my jacket. It's a Scorpion Ventech that I paid $99 for. It's also full mesh, so it's very cool, and it fits me well. It comes with a rain liner and has CE elbow and shoulder armor, although the backpad is the typical chintzy cheap-jacket variety. I like this quite a bit, but will need something else when it cools down.

Not pictured: my cheap throwover rain gear, and my earplugs. I always wear plugs when I'll be riding at any real speed for long. Overall I like my setup quite a bit, and I feel like I paid a fair price for it!

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