Nerfs or not?

[pineway]

I have searched this topic a little bit, but i cant really find a great answer. I just picked up a new 450r and i plan on racing XC with it and i was wondering what people think of racing XC with nerfs? I raced a 300ex without nerfs for a few races but they were easier tracks and not very challenging. Thanks for any input.

[spanky101]

nerfs are always a good thing..... if u can i would get heel gaurds too

[hardkoratvmxr]

nerfs definately

[400grl]

YES on nerfs. Don't run over yourself before you a buy a set, either- just get them now and save yourself the pain! :)

[rmw7949]

I've been on the couch chatin it up on this computer only because back in march I picked up my new 450r and just could'nt wait 2 get out and start practicing on it. Just so happens my nerfs showed up the day after I really needed them. I lost my footing in a whoop sec. on my own practice track where I have hundreds of hours of seat time. My leg went under the tire and now I'm the proud owner of a broken leg and a torn acl, surgery, no weight bearing, crutches,cant work, and most important NO RACING FOR 6 MOS!!! Get yourself some nerfs immediatley!!! The only more important thing 2 have is your helmet. Hope I awnsered your question.

[maggiesboy]

Man do not wait on nerfs. I broke my back from tagging haybales that outlined the flat-track I was on at the time. My right footpeg hooked a bale and sent me airborne. If I had nerfs, the pain would be a whole lot less.

Don't wait, protect your source of income, Am I right rmw7949?

[rmw7949]

I might be a little biased but, I will never ride a quad again without nerfs. Does'nt matter if I'm racing or at the dunes. A couple hundred $'s versus $35,000 in medical, about $40,000 in lossed wages,and the worst is havin to watch your buddies race from a wheel chair for six mo's. P.S. I've been dying just waiting for some one to bring this up. They do a pretty good job w/ heel guards but nerfs should be O.E.M. equip. from the fact.

[JRP]

deff get nerfs with heel guards.

[duke416ex]

yes, buy nerfs:D

[GoOn3]

my foot slipped off the peg on a smaller jump - my foot was sucked under the rear tire like a wood chipper. I'm lucky I only got a nice raspberry. the next Monday, I ordered my nerfs! that would have saved me some pain.

[pineway]

allright thats gonna be the first thing i get. thanks for the responses.

[450r51]

nerfs-$200
broken leg with metal rod in it- ruins ur life