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Everyone knows that dirt bike riding requires safety gear. But not everyone knows which gear to get. It can be tough building your starter collection, which is why we created the following guide to essential dirt bike safety gear. 

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A Helmet

The first essential piece of dirt bike gear is, of course, a helmet. This handy item offers protection from concussions, brain injury, and even death during a bad crash. Never hop onto your dirt bike without it!

But a helmet alone is not enough. It needs to be well-fitting to offer the protection you want. Too loose and your head can move upon impact, reducing the effectiveness of the protection. Too tight and you face an increased risk of chomping down on your tongue and cheek in a crash.

There are a few key traits to seek out when helmet shopping. Look for:

a crash tested model. Government agencies (such as the Department of Transportation) and non-profit organizations (such as Snell) put helmets through rigorous safety tests. Get a model that received good ratings.a comfortable model. Improve your ride by getting a helme...