Seeing members of the BMX family get hurt simply sucks. Crashes can't always be avoided, but you can prepare for the crash but wearing protection gear. The more you wear, the safer you'll be. The technology that goes into safety pads is incredible. Pads get more comfortable than before, they're lighter than they've ever been and they take more force than the pads used 25 years ago. Now it's up to you to invest in some pads, and not only that, you need to wear them. They won't work when you leave them on the shelf at home. If you