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I recall from your previous comments that this may be your first off road day? Correct me if I am wrong though.
Just something to consider when you are riding is that having a range of movement will help you massively with regards to feeling more confident on the bike off road I think. I'm not saying ditch all the safety gear by any means, I'm just saying don't bulk loads of stuff up. I race in a set of MX trousers and a jersey. I then have my roost vest, helmet, boots and gloves that's all. I feel comfortable, I can move around easily. I am more likely to crash if I have stuff on restricting me. If you aren't going to go balls to the wall straight away it would be worth considering. I wear trials boots instead of MX boots, as there is more feel and its easier for me to brake and change gear as the feeling is there. Enduro boots now are a good combo of MX and trials boots. Thin MX gloves are much nicer with regards to the offroad/road version. You don't need leather and loads of padding if you are just riding off road.
Just my opinion but might help. You can always take stuff like two pairs of gloves and stuff with you anyway.
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Yep, this is my first official off-road 'event' so will be a new experience other than dicking around on green lanes. I don't own a van, so will need my bike and limbs in working order to get home. But feel free to quote me on this when things get out of hand. The backpack will consist of petrol and sandwiches.
The plan is to build up pace slowly working on body position and technique. Things like berms, whoops(?) and jumps don't really exist on green lanes so looking forward to learning how to navigate these. The farm also has a motocross track, so plenty to tire myself out on.
With regards to clothing the Acerbis under armour turned up in the post and feels great on. Doesn't feel restrictive and the padding is firm without feeling heavy or uncomfortable. Glad I avoided cheap and cheerful armour as no doubt I'd just buy something more expensive soon after. I have Sidi enduro boots which I'm used to now and hopefully a good middle ground as you say. Will report back how I get on.
jambon
That's exactly what I've bought, so glad I'm on the right track. Mine was a strategic purchase for an enduro day so won't be much 'road work' other than travelling a few mins there and back.