Chicksands Bikepark questions

[Deleted member 1275]

Hi Guys.

I've tried asking Chicksands my questions directly but my repeated emails have gone unanswered.

From their website it is not clear what safety gear I need:
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SAFETY EQUIPMENT
All Chicksands Bike Park riders must wear the minimum safety equipment of a cycle helmet meeting CE1078. We strongly recommend using a full face helmet and upper body armour in addition to full-finger gloves and knee/shin guards to provide an increased level of protection. If you do not have the right safety equipment you cannot ride in the park.
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In this context, does 'right' simply mean a basic helmet or full face/body armour etc??

I am really keen to get out of my comfort zone and go and try some of their trails but I currently only have a normal lid - does that mean I won't be able to ride?

I would be happy to go and buy a Giro Switchblade but can I find one in stock in black (medium). er, no. So for now I would like to just use my normal lid but I don't know if I will be allowed to ride.

Thanks

 

[Dsc]

Hi Guys.

I've tried asking Chicksands my questions directly but my repeated emails have gone unanswered.

From their website it is not clear what safety gear I need:
________________________
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
All Chicksands Bike Park riders must wear the minimum safety equipment of a cycle helmet meeting CE1078. We strongly recommend using a full face helmet and upper body armour in addition to full-finger gloves and knee/shin guards to provide an increased level of protection. If you do not have the right safety equipment you cannot ride in the park.
_______________________

In this context, does 'right' simply mean a basic helmet or full face/body armour etc??

I am really keen to get out of my comfort zone and go and try some of their trails but I currently only have a normal lid - does that mean I won't be able to ride?

I would be happy to go and buy a Giro Switchblade but can I find one in stock in black (medium). er, no. So for now I would like to just use my normal lid but I don't know if I will be allowed to ride.

Thanks

Normal trail helmet is fine at chicksands normally its a 50/50 mix of helmets worn there

 

[Deleted member 1275]

Thanks Dsc. I think every Youtube clip of Chicksands I've seen they were wearing full-face so just wanted to check so that I didn't get turned away.