Hey guys, it’s Jon here again. Like most of you, it’s the end of summer and back to school for me this month. Anyways, on to today’s Essential Stuff item!

I found these while I was supposed to be buying my textbooks online. The folks over at Scott Sports are proud to release the long awaited Hustle Goggles featuring the patent pending SCOTT FIT SYSTEM. Check them out.

Not only do these goggles allow for adjustment to a rider’s individual cheek shape, but they also adjust the width of each individual’s nose bridge size. The customizations are screwdriver-adjusted and should only need to be set once. Well, unless you get fat or something.

The Hustle also claims improved peripheral vision thanks to a wider aperture and incorporates all the usual goggle features like anti-fog coating on the Lexan lenses and sweat-wicking foam.

We can’t wait to test them out in person. Send on over guys! I would totally switch to an open-faced helmet so i can rock a pair of these. Full faced helmets are just to restrictive for me while riding in the city.

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What’s going on guys? Remember how excited I got by the Dark Knight motorcycle suit? Well, from the same company now comes the Iron Man Motorcycle Suit. A supposedly “screen accurate” replica of the Mark V suit Tony throws on in Monaco to battle Mickey Rourke. Check it out.

I know. Not so impressive, considering the “real” one was made of metal and CGI’d. And it is expensive too; the entire getup sets you back $1,099. But for that, you do actually get what appears to be a functional motorcycle suit. There’s CE armor, thick leather and stretch inserts that will enable you to move around your bike.

The entire suit comprises of six individual pieces. The jacket and pants are separate. And then you got the pair of gloves and boots.

According to the website, the suit have etreme form molded leather detailing, pearl red and silver aluminum metallic leather, light sensitive reflective accents, and heavy duty stretch spandex inserts.

Unfortunately the suit doesn’t collapse neatly into a brief case. It is made from grade A cowhide, breathable mesh cordura, and has a removable interior vest.

Cool enough. But I want to know is, WTF is the helmet? That’s the coolest part of the costume. Oh well, I guess I could always contact the maker of the one from the video below.

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So today, I will be giving you an overview of the SHIFT Racing Redline Leather Pants sent over to us to test out. Check them out.

Like I said, the pants are made of 1.2-1.4mm premium grain dual layer leather for superior abrasion resistance and comfort. There is also perforated leather accordion panels in key flex areas for unrestricted movement.They come with removable CE approved knee armor for impact protection.

What’s cool is the semi auto lock zippers in the lower leg to retain strength and closure in the event of a crash. There is also a lycra inset panel attached to the back of the liner that ensures the liner stretch works in unison with the external accordion to avoid pressure and pulling in the cockpit.

Be sure to check these out featured in our 2011 Annual issue.

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Welcome to another session of Essential Stuff. Today I will be continuing in our showcase of cool accessories from the good folks at VholdR for the ContourHD camcorder. Check out this video of their Universal Mount Adaptor.

With this nifty little accessory, you will be able to mount your ContourHD or VholdR Wearable Camcorder onto your favorite camera mounts. The Universal Mount Adapter includes trails on both sides, has a “female” 1/4″-20 screw on the bottom to screw your camera to any mounts or tripods that have their own male ¼”-20 screw.

Be sure to check out their site for more cool accessories. Now get out there and make some videos!

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Hey, what’s going on guys? Today, I wanted to talk about the importance of wearing proper footwear when you ride a motorcycle.

Sure, you can ride a bike in just about any shoes, but anyone who rides regularly can benefit from shoes designed specifically for motorcycling.

What type of footwear you purchase stems from what type of riding you do. For regular street use, I would recommend street riding shoes (duh). Make sure your brand has a high ankle design because it aids protection while a low-cut Achilles area allows for maximum foot flex.
Proper street riding shoes should come standard with toe protectors and toe sliders, injection moulded heel and ankle support, and abrasion resistance everywhere.

I know some of you may be tempted just to buy regular heavy duty boots for your street riding, but I can say that they will not offer the same protection in the case of an accident. While leather and rubber is durable, it just won’t stand up to the abuse that crashing doles out as well as a shoe that is designed to do just that.

Think about it this way, you would not wear running shoes while playing tennis, would you? Of course not. the court will tear right through the toes and heel areas.

If you are a track day addict or a professional racer, then I would suggest the full race boot. I really don’t have much to suggest here with out being biased to my favorite brands, but make sure they meet the highest standards. You only have two feet!

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