The Ultimate Guide To Go Kart Safety Gear - POWER REPUBLIC

[@JimmyJimJimJames]

Yup, I broke a rib the first time out on my Shifter. Then I bought a rib protector, It was ceazy painful. I definitely learned my lesson.

[@PowerRepublic]

yep, its the most common injury in karting and also the most debilitating.

[@christianbuczko1481]

Having the kart set up to fit the driver also helps, correct seat fitment, and pedals and heelstops adjusted to fit the driver stops you being thrown around in the corners and brace for impacts better.

[@PowerRepublic]

bloody impacts alright. especially the ribs in my opinion

[@JimmyJimJimJames]

I had all that dialed in and was VERY snug in my seat. Still broke a rib without the rib protector.

[@PowerRepublic]

yeah sometime just the Cornering force can be enough.

[@pitchayutsumerurat9934]

1:00 yea that's true lmao i nearly broke mine going over a kerb multiple times it hurts a lot.

[@PowerRepublic]

yeah boi, no fun at all

[@manuelriesen2536]

great vids, love them! how do you feel about knee pads and elbow pads? seems there are mixed opinions about using either. cheers

[@PowerRepublic]

Hey Manuel, I think its a good idea, especially if you are damaging those areas when you drive. use them if your knees are up and banging in the fuel tank, and your elbow is hitting the cylinder head of the engine IMO. Thanks for tuning in and sharing the videos

[@AFFMotorsport]

Good and to the point :) Always buy the best equipment you can, especially the helmet, it's vital to protect your brain, you only get one and you do need it, please don't risk it. I'm running a Arai GP6-S these days, way over what were required to have being both FIA & SNELL approved, but so worth it.

[@PowerRepublic]

Yeah correct, always use an Arai (just saying)

[@mahkart9993]

I cannot stress how important a neck brace + rib cage protector combo is. Even in light touches the neck goes very very easily in karting.

[@cal4693]

I have suffered more neck injuries with one on than when I took my neck brace off, haven’t worn one in 2 years and never will again

[@pierrepaniagua]

Is the GP7 arai approved and ok for karting or do I need to use the sk-6? I only ask because I would like to dual purpose the helmet if I can.

[@PowerRepublic]

yeah the GP7 is good to go. don't need the HANS post obviously, but the helmet is sweet.

[@mahkart9993]

This is absurdely OP for karting, but if you can afford it go ahead!!

[@quacker8046]

Can you talk about budgeting next? Getting into racing is expensive and it would be helpful to get into it in a budget

[@PowerRepublic]

yeah racing is expensive. its about 6oo buck per race on average here in Australia. if you only have 2 k per year, only plan to race once every 3 months and be happy with that

[@quacker8046]

@@PowerRepublic nice ty mate

[@Borex2]

Watching after first time and a hard crash in my stomach.

[@asaa.kartracing]

How did you make the visor sticker for the helmet?

[@PowerRepublic]

I got them from a sticker guy, most guys can make them for you with your sponsor name.

[@asaa.kartracing]

@@PowerRepublic Sweet. Thank you for your reply and for the great content.

[@henryfoxreviews]

The place im going to go to just supplys helmets and neck braces, is this good enough?

[@PowerRepublic]

go hard on the safety gear, that's my recommendation

[@ow3nnnh]

help should i get a leatt kart brace and keep my alpine stars bionic rib protect or buy a alpinestars youth neck support and bengio carbon bumper rib protector

[@jotaso1012]

hey i have a question, why do so many pros not use neckprotectors? and can a neck protector affect in the wrong way?

[@PowerRepublic]

style points I guess. no not really

[@kamizu1252]

ITS because weight

[@spe4rr171]

Is a rib protector necessary in rental karting ?

[@lemonstrangler]

whats rental karting ?

[@lt.winters3832]

No, In Belgium you can do it without rib protection no need to buy it. If you planning to do Real Competition on a real circuit than yes it is needed.

[@nonicknamenoname3450]

to follow the rules of a rental karting facility - no, I doubt it's required somewhere. For your own safety - YES AND YES. As it was said in the video: first you break your ribs then you buy a rib protector.

[@willtyler6]

No you shouldn’t need it

[@willtyler6]

You Won’t go fast enough to break your ribs

[@diegojosue426]

wouldn't you say a Balaclava is necessary as well?

[@PowerRepublic]

not essential but a nice addition so that you can wash it easy. keeps the helmet clean

[@dardvader6]

Karting baklavas aint fire proof

[@SouthsideJones69]

do karting drivers wear HANS devices?

[@PowerRepublic]

nah, there is no seat belts for them to get held in place with

[@isaac.9653]

do racing boots/sneakers must be above the ankle or is that optional?

[@PowerRepublic]

I think it is best, but most boots are a mid boot these days

[@kerenwang437]

I learnt it the hard way for the need of a rib protector...

[@PowerRepublic]

oh yeah, break ribs first, then buy the rib protector

[@davidmoimoi6457]

still no French transcription

[@PowerRepublic]

I'm all for French transcriptions, can you help out?

[@davidmoimoi6457]

@@PowerRepublic sorry i'm not very good with computers .