After years of watching riders struggle with inappropriate gear, boot and tire choices, we’ve established specific requirements for our training courses. The right gear makes a significant difference in safety, performance, and your ability to successfully complete the course and proper gear provides the protection and control needed for off-road training. Please review our updated requirements to ensure you’re fully prepared.
BOOTS
MAXIMUM PROTECTION:
Alpinestars Tech 10
Gaerne Fastback Enduro
Gaerne SG12
Gaerne SG22
Sidi Crossfire
Sidi X-Power
Sidi X-Power Enduro
Other similar MX-level boots
GOOD PROTECTION:
Alpinestars Tech 7
Alpinestars Tech 7 Enduro
Forma Pilot Enduro
Forma Pilot FX
Leatt 5.5
Rev’It! Expedition GTX
Other similar off-road boots
MINIMAL PROTECTION:
The following boots are not allowed in any Idaho class
Alpinestars Corozal
Alpinestars Toucan
BMW VentureGrip GTX
Forma Terra Evo
Gaerne Balance
Gaerne Dakar GTX
Gaerne G-Adventure
Klim Adventure GTX
Rev’It! Discovery GTX
Sidi Adventure 2
TCX Drifter
TourMaster Highlander
TourMaster Trailblazer WP
NO PROTECTION (NOT ALLOWED IN ANY COURSE):
BMW Gravel EVO
Forma Adventure
Forma Adventure Low
Forma Terra Evo Low
Rev’It Pioneer GTX
Sidi Adventure 2 Mid
TourMaster Breaktrail WP
Street boots
Hiking boots
Work boots
For detailed questions about finding a good boot fit for your foot, contact Brian Price at Atomic Moto.
TIRES
PREFERRED – 50/50 OR KNOBBIE:
Bridgestone Adventurecross AX41
Continental Twinduro TKC80
Dunlop Trailmax Raid
Heidenau K60 Ranger
Kenda Big Block
Metzeler Karoo 4
Michelin Anakee Wild
Motoz Tractionator Adventure
Motoz Tractionator RallZ
Pirelli Scorpion Rally
Shinko 804/805
TUSK 2Track ADventure
TUSK Dsport
MINIMUM RECOMMENDED – 70/30 TIRES:
Dunlop Trailmax Mission
Heidenau K60 Scout
Mitas e07
Mitas e07+
Motoz Tractionator GPS
Pirelli STR
NOT RECOMMENDED – 90/10 TIRES:
90/10 tires are not allowed for any Georgia class
Avon 53/54 Trailrider
Bridgestone A41
Bridgestone Battlewing
Bridgestone Trail AT41
Bridgestone Trailwing
Continental TKC70
Continental Trail Attack 3
Heidenau K76
Metzeler Karoo Street
Metzeler Tourance
Michelin Anakee 3
Michelin Anakee Adventure
Michelin Scorcher
Pirelli MT90 Scorpion
Pirelli Trail II
Shinko 705
If you a returning student looking to increase your challenge by using less-capable tires, please email Bret prior to arrival for approval.
RIDING GEAR
ALL RIDERS MUST MEET OUR MINIMUM GEAR REQUIREMENTS WHILE ON THE BIKE:
Full face helmet
Gloves
Long sleeves
Long pants
Note: Body armor is highly recommended as you will be tipping over.
For hot weather, consider wearing dirt bike padding under a loose jersey.
If you are taking Sunday School or any Idaho course, the minimum requirements are:
CE2 rated armor on elbows and knees
Eye protection (a helmet shield suffices)
Tipover protection for levers and other critical functions