Re: Protective gear
About 20 years ago, I witnessed a head-on impact - the rider was catapulted forward over the car and landed on the road. it wasn't particularly fast, but was a big hit. He was wearing leathers and a full back protector and walked away from it (although he also told me he would never ride again).
I'm sure you're right about simple impacts, but there are so many other ways of getting hurt, it's worth gaining ever possible advantage.
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