Hey everyone, new to dirtbiking...

Centmo · Post by **Centmo** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 4:19 pm

Hi everyone...I'm 27 and living in Calgary and just bought a 1997 Kawasaki KDX220 and can't wait to get out trail riding. I'm pretty new to this and have only ridden dirt bikes a handful of times, but I pick things up quickly and am not afraid to jump right into it.

Unfortunately, I don't have anyone to ride with and am not too familiar with the local trails (Have been to Waiporous a few times, and McLean Creek looks like it might be a big offroading place), so I'll be checking the Upcoming Rides section.

Oh, does anyone have any suggestions on how to find some cheaper used gear (armour/boots/gloves)? Doesn't need to be fancy. I'm 6'0 185lbs, size 10.

Cool site, I hope to see some of you on the trails.

Cheers,
Ken.

Post by **dirtyboy** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 6:29 pm

Welcome Ken.

Enjoy the new bike. We'll see you on the trails.

Brenan225 · Post by **Brenan225** » Sun Jul 30, 2006 8:09 am

I have a pair of size 10 boots I'm not using anymore - still in good shape $50.00

redrider · Post by **redrider** » Sun Jul 30, 2006 6:19 pm

Welcome Ken you're really gonna love it.

Good choice of bike for a beginner.

RedRider

Post by **rooster** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 6:12 pm

I have lots of gear , fairly new pm me!

DirtGirl · Post by **DirtGirl** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 11:28 am

Doug and I have lots of gear too....
pm us.....

YouTube · Post by **Dobi** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 12:03 pm

see you in the upcoming rides section

Birdman · Post by **Birdman** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 6:01 am

Welcome!

PeterM · Post by **PeterM** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 10:29 pm

Welcome. A few tips for a newcomer as I recently geared up as well.

Check out extremesupply.com for a great deal on Vemar VRX4 helemts. Retail $400 US for $89 plus $30 shipping and verrry nice. Same quality as $600+ Shoei etc helmets sold locally. Made in Italy if you can live with that. Very popular Euro brand that never made here. Was delivered in 5 days. Shade over 3lb. DOT which is better than Snell for offroad.

Motorcyclecloseouts.com have super deals too. Pants on sale in Calgary for $200 you can get for $50-60US. Brand jerzeys for $25.

Locally, the mountain bike shops are good for light weight body armour and prices are OK. Some great deals on used, no-fit boots on ktmtalk.com.