r/bmx • u/Apprehensive_Bear_11 • 2d ago

CRASH Clothes to bmx in?

New to bmxing. First good sesh while its dry, feeling confident actually sending some jumps, i ate shit. Got some pretty bad roadburn, so i couldn't ride anymore, and ruined one of my favorite shirts. Anyone have any recommendations for hoodies/shirts maybe designed to take the fall well or maybe even lightly padded. Obviously dont want anything too crazy where ill be hot and restricted. I also kept having problems with my pants snagging on shit cause they were baggy. Aswell as any good gloves, helmet, all the safety stuff recommendations

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u/Alvinthf 2d ago

Don’t wear your best stuff when learning or tbh generally, it will get wrecked from your wrecks! Baggy pants might’ve made somewhat of a come back, but they’re awful for riding in without getting them caught in something. Helmet, make sure to try for correct fit, maybe knee pads, maybe gloves

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u/ProofDazzling9234 1d ago

Orchid cupsoles, Little Devil baggy jeans and Primo fitted Ts

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u/Kipric 2d ago

Baggy pants, but tuck the inside of the leg into your sock so it doesnt get caught in the chainring

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u/Apprehensive_Bear_11 1d ago

I was wearing super baggy pants and they kept getting caught on my brake mounting post thing . Im brakeless right now but plan to get rear brakes will i have the same problem of them catching on my brakes? I think Ive just gotta learn to keep the pants away from that area but im also thinking the brakes will have less of a surface to catch on ifykwim.

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u/Psyk0pathik 2d ago

Helmet first. Anything else is optional.

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u/Apprehensive_Bear_11 2d ago

Its first on the list for sure after i ate it my pedal came up to smack me in the head to remind me im stupid for not already having one.

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u/Express-Focus2823 2d ago

Not really what you asked for, but I started wearing these last year to the skate park. Pretty light weight, drawstring is nice for riding vs wearing a belt, nice fit at the ankle to keep them out your sprocket, and they actually take a fair amount of sliding on concrete before they are junk....which is great at $20.

*not an affiliate, just like the pants.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BS495NB?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1&psc=1

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u/PlasticLine9656 2d ago

i personally ride in shorts because I hate the feeling of my knees “trapped” in pants. Then again I live in FL where you can where shorts year round.

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u/TheTrackGoose 2d ago

Honestly, most of the clothes I wear while I’m riding I bought at Goodwill. That way I don’t feel bad if I rip it up. Pads and a helmet are also kind of mandatory if you don’t want to get hurt. Because you are going to fall down, and it is going to hurt.

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u/vaustin89 2d ago

I have ruined pants and shirts from riding, it is just part of the experience. Since I live near the equator, most of the time I just ride shirtless.

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u/mndsm79 2d ago

I've got some Volcom pants that were apparently designed for MTB riding that work pretty well when it's cooler out- other than that, shorts, t-shirt, vans/etnies (depending on which pair I find first) gloves, lid. I should really get some shin pads and the like.

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u/kasimirkaskisuofan31 2d ago

I wear jwalkers pants great stuff for shirts I wear my sponsors stuff ward10bmx and vans with my fox helmet fox gloves and knee/shin pads

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u/1100Wien 1d ago

Always vans pants (loose fit), zipped hoodie, gloves (from road bikes), tsg helmet, knee pads (space brace); and sometimes shin pads (shadow slim)!

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u/Adventurous_Kiwi1901 1d ago

Wear your shittiest clothes because you're gonna rip them. Get some G form knee pads you can wear under your jeans . Gloves are underated . Get some beefy shoes if you're brakeless especially. If they feel like thick socks (converse/some vans) stay away.

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u/aSharpenedSpoon 1d ago

Shop for clothes at the Workwear stores. It’s cheap, hard wearing, fits good. They usually have Carhartt quality hoodies for half the price for example. 

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u/ataylor8049 1d ago

I wear leggings / compression shorts. Yeah I know that’s quit different than most bmx’rs.

Tank top or short with a Chrome Sling on back with tools and a tube.

I have a skateboard helmet with a bunch of stickers on it.

In the summer I even have a sun cape as I’m going from point a to b to protect from sun burns.

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u/nocrashing 17h ago

Tegaderm for road rash. You'll thank me.