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2007 Kawasaki ZX6R - Gear Bag
SSB Checks Out The Gear That One Pro And One Amateur Choose To Wear. This Month, The Stunters Show Their Stuff.

writer: John Zamora
photographer: David Avila
Bike: 2007 Kawasaki ZX-6R
Kane Friesen
Helmet:
Brand: Joe Rocket (www.joerocket.com)
Model: Good N Evil
Price: $269.99
Why: "It's the only helmet that comes in pink that doesn't look gay. It also has a matching pink visor. It fits my head with plenty of visibility at a great price. I crashed in plenty of them and walked away fine."
Jacket
Brand: Joe Rocket (www.joerocket.com)
Model: Custom Rave
Price: $199.99
Why: "The Rave is the best-styled jacket available right now with its asymmetrical design. It's full mesh, which makes it nice and cool for stunt riding, but still offers all the protection that I need."
Gloves
Brand: Joe Rocket (www.joerocket.com)
Model: Rocket NationPrice: $39.99Why: "I had Joe Rocket make these gloves to my specs and make them available to the public. These gloves really are the best things on the market. They offer all the dexterity that I need to be able to work the hand brake and clutch at the same time."
Pants
Brand: Joe Rocket (www.joerocket.com)Model: Rocket Nation ShantsPrice: Available soonWhy: "I like them because they have four pockets and loops for a belt. The construction is made out of a heavy jean material so they offer more protection than a normal pair of blue jeans. They also zip into shorts to help keep me cool. They're not out yet but should be soon. I think we are going to call them shants (part shorts/part pants)."
Boots
Brand: Ecko (www.eckounltd.com)Model: EckoPrice: $70.00Why: "Even though they don't offer the protection I prefer, they offer the mobility I need to perform my stunts. Being comfortable in stunt riding is sometimes more important than being well protected because being comfortable will prevent wrecks. And they look good too."
The Amateur
Josh Borne
Bike: 2002 Honda CBR600F4i
Helmet
Brand: Craft (www.smfcycles.com)
Model: Firehawk
Price: $240.00
Why: "The helmet is light as a feather and yet built like a Sherman tank. Believe me, I'm a good test engineer for things like that."
Jacket
Brand: Icon (www.rideicon.com)
Model: Field Armor Vest
Price: $100.00
Why: "I rock the Icon back protector underneath my shirt. I like it because it's not real bulky and easy to move around in.
Gloves
Brand: Fox (www.foxracing.com)
Model: Bomber
Price: $39.95
Why: "They're light and easy to move your fingers in. I chose the white because it's more my style and focuses the audiences' attention to the movement of my hands and fingers."
Pants
Brand: Pac Sun (www.pacsun.com)
Model: Bullhead
Price: $27.50
Why: "I grew up in jeans. I guess it just transferred over into my riding gear."
Boots
Brand: Stasis (www.stasisshoes.com)
Model: Borne Identity
Price: $74.99
Why: "I love riding in these shoes. They are very durable and the foot feel is phenomenal."•