Ahhggg... Ribs!!!
Done my ribs 3 times. Last one was the worst but healed the fastest. I decided that if I keep up I'm just plain stupid. I bought a Tek Vest and have saved my ribs for two seasons. Probably the first wreck wouldn't have made any difference but the other two would have helped significantly.
I wouldn't ride without a helmut or my boots... I feel the same about my Tek Vest. Funny thing: Since I decided to ride with a vest, I decided to use some of my dirt bike gear and slipped on my knee/shin guards. Once again, I will never ride without them again!!!
I feel more confident and now that I push harder am a better rider. I'm a better rider so I push harder...
It is a wonderful thing!!!