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ATV Safety Equipment: Pants and a Long Sleeved Shirt

A Pair of Pants and a Long Sleeved Shirt Protect the Limbs

By , About.com Guide

A pair of pants and a long sleeved shirt can protect the arms and legs from scratches, scrapes and cuts.

Protection From Scrapes

A pair of pants and a long sleeved shirt will protect your arms and legs from scrapes caused by brush and branches as you ride an ATV through different types of trails. Most trail riding is done in close proximity to trees, bushes and other growth that may extend onto the riding area. Wearing sleeves can protect your arms and legs if twigs and branches come in contact with you.

Protection From Debris

A pair of pants and long sleeved shirt protects the limbs from flying debris such as rocks, dirt and branches.

Debris from other ATV riders can be thrown up from tires and hit riders behind them, so having something to protect your arms and legs will be useful and welcome.

Protection From the Elements

Much of the time we spend on an ATV is in direct sunlight. Prolonged periods of time in the sun can cause sunburn. Having a long sleeved shirt and pants can help prevent sunburn. Spending long periods of time in the sun can also cause skin cancer, so it's especially important to stay protected at all times.

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