油井緋色;2420349 said:
IMO, do this:
textile pants, textile jackets, race boots, race gloves
That will save you from all scenarios. As you get faster, you'll figure out the answers to what you're missing.
This...
Get something name brand to start with so you know you are getting real CE rated armor. And... Get something with CE rated armor in the shouldersm elbows, back etc.
My usual gear is:
Olympia Airglide jacket
Olympia Airglide pants
Alpinestar SMX 5 boots
Velocity VR Pro gauntlet gloves
Icon Alliance full face helmet
The more adaptable the gear is the more usability you will get out of it.
Some things I bought and did not get as much use out of are:
-Cruiser boots. Lacing them up was a pain and I worried about laces coming loose and getting caught in something. The SMX5 boots are easier to put on and provide a lot more protection. They are also perforated boots which are a lot nicer to wear in the heat.
-Riding jeans. I just found them hotter than I would like. Mesh pants work a lot better for me. I have thermal and waterproof layers I can remove. I have knee and hip armor, abrasion resistant textile in the right areas but they still vent enough air that they are comfy riding in the hottest days.
-Extra armor bits. I have one of the back protectors. Pain in the rump to wear it under my first crappy textile jacket. Ended up selling the first jacket and the armored vest. I also have elbow pads that I rarely use.
This leads me to my next point. Buying crappy gear does not save you money. Go to Two Wheel or somewhere else that has a good selection and try stuff on. Get quotes and check kijjiji out as well. You may find some of the stuff used.
Arai, Shoei, and Shuberth helmets are great but if all you can afford is a helmet then that is not helping you much. There are lots of good sub $300 helmets to start with.
If I were starting out now I would be very tempted to get a helmet with a drop down sunvisor. Commuting with an extra visor loses its lustre after awhile.
Get some decent stuff to start with and then branch out from there.