Motocross Protective Gear Buying Guide

Motocross protective gear is an absolute necessity when riding a dirt bike. The best riders hit the dirt from time to time but accidents aside, wearing protective gear while riding dirt bikes reduces the chance of serious injury from roost, banging into other bikes, exhaust burn and even a snapped chain.

On the track or the trail protecting the most vulnerable parts of your body is essential to prevent an injury that could keep you off the bike forever. In this guide we will cover the best motocross protective gear for your extremities:

• Wrist Guards
• Elbow Guards
• Knee Guards
• Knee Braces
• Ankle Support

Dirt Bike Wrist Guards

A dirt bike wrist brace secures the lower part of your forearm in the event of a crash. A wrist brace is designed to prevent hyperextension. Typically, you put your arms out to stop a fall and invariably you stop - hands hit first.

Without a wrist guard your hand can snap back, at worst breaking your wrist, and at the very least stretching tendons that could keep you off the bike for an extended period of time. Wrist braces can feel constraining at first so if you're not used to wearing one we recommend starting with basic protection until you get the feel of riding with one.

A wrist brace also help stabilize and prevent further hyperextension of a previously injured. See our Dirt Bike Wrist Guards page to see all available options.

Basic Wrist Protection	Intermediate Wrist Protection	Advanced Wrist Protection
EVS WS91 Wrist Stabilizer	Troy Lee Designs Shock Doctor WS5205 Wrist Support	Allsport Dynamics OH2 Speed Wrist Brace
Price: $10.40	Price: $35.00	Price: $339.96 - $399.95
Features: Wrist and thumb support Wrap around design 3mm neoprene construction Fits right or left wrist	Features: Stability system Extended wrist support 3-strap closure Sold individually - right or left	Features: Prevention and rehabilitation support Bi-axial articulating hinge system Carbon fiber and Kevlar construction

Motocross Elbow Guards

Is there any body part that sticks out more than your elbows? Your elbows get no protection from fenders so they are one of the most vulnerable parts of your body to roost. If you fall over with your bike, your elbows hit the ground first and trail riding offers hazards like tree trunks and tree limbs - objects that feel smash like a baseball bat right into those bones.

Elbow guards provide impact and abrasion protection from anything the track or trail can throw at you - including other riders. See our Dirt Bike Elbow Guards page for all available options.

Basic Elbow Protection	Intermediate Elbow Protection	Advanced Elbow Protection
Thor Elbow Guards	Alpinestars Elbow Protectors	Troy Lee Designs Shock Doctor Elbow Guards
Price: $17.95	Price: $29.95 - $69.95	Price: $35.00 - $59.00
Features: High-impact plastic shell Pre-curved designs conforms to riding position Ventilated foam backing Criss-cross cinch sysem for reduced slippage	Features: Thermo-formed polymer construction Flexibility and customization Ergonomic panel construction Dual-strap closure system	Features: Internal Elbow cap Forearm guard No bulky straps Lightweight design with enhanced airflow construction

Motocross Knee Guards

Knee Guards do for your knees what elbow guards do for elbows. Your knees are closer to the ground and are more susceptible to roost and injury from banging into other riders. Even falling over into soft sand means taking a knee and the weight of a 400 pound bike.

Knee guards protect your knees from crashes and other impacts encountered on the track or trail. See our Dirt Bike Knee Guards page for all available options.

Basic Knee Guards	Intermediate Knee Guards	Advanced Knee Guards
Thor Sector Knee Guards	Fox Titan Race Knee Guards	Leatt 3DF Hybrid Knee & Shin Guards
Price: $13.95	Price: $74.95	Price: $99.00
Features: Shin and knee cups Breathable foam Durable polypropylene construction Dual straps keep guards in place	Features: Knee and shin guards Hook-and-loop adjustment elastic straps Posi-lock strap system Soft, vented bio-foam chassis	Features: Hardshell reinforced soft knee and shin protection Soft and comfortable 3DF impact foam CE certified impact protection Silicone lamination to keep protector in place

Motocross Knee Braces

Cornering is one of the hardest skills to master on a dirt bike. Drop your foot and glide around that curve but then your foot grabs a piece of track. A knee brace could be the difference between riding through it or surgery.

A knee brace is designed to prevent or reduce the severity of knee injuries. Additionally, a brace helps provide stability and limit movement for weak or injured knees. See our Motocross Knee Braces page for all available options.

Basic Knee Brace Protection	Intermediate Knee Brace	Advanced Knee Brace
EVS SX02 Knee Brace	Alpinestars Fluid Tech Knee Brace	PodMX K8 Knee Braces
Price: $135.45	Price: $349.95	Price $379.95 - $759.95
Features: Bilateral polycentric aircraft-grade aluminum hinges Removable knee cup Customizable 15 degree incremental flexion/extension stops	Features: New double-pivoting hinge system CE-certified high-performance carbon polymer compound Customizable	Features: Natural knee support Carbon Frames Health insurance coverage Sold as a pair or individually

Motocross Ankle Support

More than two dozen bones make up your feet and ankles. These bones keep you upright and allow you to run or walk. Unfortunately, their design does not include taking the brunt of an impact a 400 pound dirt bike brings. Your leg often acts as a kickstand to prevent a fall and your ankle takes much of the pressure.

An ankle brace prevents hyperextension and helps stabilize and limit the movement of an already injured ankle. See our Dirt Bike Ankle Braces page for all available options.

Basic Ankle Protection	Intermediate Ankle Protection	Advanced Ankle Protection
EVS AS06 Ankle Support	EVS AB07 Ankle Brace	Allsport Dynamics Defender Ankle Support
Price: $9.45	Price: $36.86	Price $59.99
Features: Slip-on design Fits right/left foot Traditional ankle support	Features: Breathable compression sleeve Articulated ankle flex inserts Dual webbing pull tabs for easy on and off	Features: HyPUR-Cel foam wrap Injury prevention and rehabilitation properties Two non-stretch straps

The key to enjoying the sport of motocross is preparedness. Arming yourself with appropriate protective gear while riding can be the difference between a bruise and a life altering injury. Like any high impact sport, the proper protective gear is crucial to a lifetime of enjoyment.

Check out all of our motocross protective gear and if you have any questions or want more information on products that might be right for you give us a call 888-676-8853.