Has Modern Riding Gear Become Too Tight? | @Ping 11

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3/17/2022 3:37pm

 

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In this episode, Ping discusses the MXGP rider line-up, why gear companies have moved to athletic fit gear and the option of Supercross using the same point system as Nascar.

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chump6784
2 years ago
My current Fly kinetic gear fits the same as my early 2000 O'neal gear. Just gotta pick the right model for your body type
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Ace Dudemeister
2 years ago
The problem was McGrath. You could never tell if he was a really athletic fat guy, a pudgy racer, or someone who never lost their baby fat.

Regardless, his gear always looked 3 sizes too small on him but because he was winning nobody said anything. After all of these years manufactures are still using his sizing to set the motocross fashion trends.

Or, everybody needs to just buy husky size.
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Loam Sweet Loam
2 years ago
I'm not a fan of the playoff system, but would like to see riders drop their worst result of the season, like they do in MXoN. Over many rounds, there are so many mechanicals and crashes that take riders out of the running and this would keep them in the chase unless they had multiple issues. Plus, if the rider leading the championship chase doesn't have any bad rounds, he'd feel more confident riding aggressively later in the season. Currently, those who have a large points lead go into protection mode at the end of the season and if they had a throw-away race in their back pocket they might be more inclined to continue going for race wins instead of playing it conservatively.
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Big Lenny
2 years ago
Nothin' worse than some old fart tryin' to squeeze into that shit..I like Ping eventhou he did cuss my ass out some years ago..
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500 Mike
2 years ago
Plus, it seems these new jersey's offer very little protection. Sexton's jersey from the Detroit crash reminds me of the "break away" jerseys the NFL used 40 years or so ago.... and his isn't the only shredded jersey seen this year. Looks cool but as we used to say, Dress for the crash and not the ride. Yeah I'm old.
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MaxPower
2 years ago
You are asking this now? Riders wearing latest gear look ridiculous and have been the past couple seasons.. Barcia and Lawrence look like they are wearing year left over from their Mini days
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crusher773
2 years ago
Simple answer is yes this crap is way too tight and most of it is ugly these days. Go back and look at 96-2005ish stuff. That's where we need to be.
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Bradshaw Fan
2 years ago
The series is long and I can see why some want a Nascar style points system. I would rather see a shorter series than change the way points are awarded. The racers put in a lot of work physically and mentally and to have their points reset after working so hard I think is like letting all the air out.
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450exc115
2 years ago
Death to skinny jeans!!! Most guys have chicken legs why show it off even more!

I've always thought that points should be part of the heat races.. Top 9 that transfer get a point per place - 1st gets 9 points, 2nd gets 8 and go down from there. Top 4 in the LCQ get a point each. This could tighten up the racing even more over the series.
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Motocrossmatt
2 years ago
As always, another fantastic and informative @Ping! Keep up your great work. It's one of my favorite things to watch. Thanks.
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