Damn, this story is years old. As soon as I saw her face I remembered her. I think Im her myspace friend, anyway... I always wear my gear. I dont care if people think its goofy that I wear a one piece suit on the street. Ive wrecked with, and without protection. My wreck at 25mph when I was 16 and being stupid hurt ALOT and my left elbow was all torn up.... Wreck at 70mph at Mid-Ohio this past season with all my gear on really wasnt bad at all. I was actually back out oon the track 45min later, no cut or scrapes... one very small bruise the next day. Not too bad.