Gear Bag The Amateur
Nate Hall
Bikes:
2005 Suzuki GSX-R750 & 2006 Kawasaki ZX-6RR
Nate Hall is one of the creators and members of Specializing in Competition (SIC) Riders from San Diego, California. He has been involved in the stunt scene since 2003 and performs at numerous streetbike stunt shows and competitions. Hall averages more than 25 shows a year at bike nights, club picnics and racetracks. He has qualified at several XDl stunt-riding competitions and is currently qualified among the top 15 from the West Coast scheduled to compete against the top 15 from the East Coast at the XDl Finals in March 2008.
Helmet:
Brand: Craft and Icon
Model: Craft R2
Aerospeed, Icon Mainframe
Price: $290.00 Craft, $209.99 Icon
Why: I wear Craft because they offer contingencies to stunt riders for placing well at recognized events. They are styled well and offer great protection. The Craft helmet I wear is really nice to wear during competitions. I wear the Icon Mainframe during practice.
Jacket:
Brand: Speed Rag
Model: SR - Mesh, JR - Speedmaster leather
Price: $99.95 Mesh, $449.95 leather
Why: I mostly wear the mesh jacket because I live in San Diego, where it is rarely cold enough for leather. The mesh jacket offers freedom of movement, breathability, built-in armor and great abrasion protection. I also have a Speedrag leather jacket that is comfortable, durable and I can zip it to the matching pants when I ride the track.
Gloves:
Brand: Mechanix
Model: Original
Price: $20
Why: These gloves give me a very unrestrictive feel and are very affordable. There are no protruding parts to catch on levers and they hold up well to typical non-freeway-speed stunt riding. And of course they are available in the eyecatching color that I rock!
Pants:
Brand: Dickies
Model: Double-knee, cell-phone pocket
Price: $20
Why: They are very durable and tend to melt rather than tear apart like jeans do if you crash. They are also affordable and easy to find.
Shoes:Brand: DC Shoe Co.
Model: Court GraffikPrice: $54.99
Why: These shoes are comfortable, unrestrictive, stylish and DC makes so many variations that I am able to find shoes that match my theme.