Helpful Safety Accessories for Go-Kart Owners

If you’ve recently purchased your first go-kart, you likely haven’t gotten around to shopping for all of the important safety gear required for your first ride. While you have plenty of time to shop around for what you need, if you’re not quite sure what you should be looking for, we advise reading through our helpful article below!

Helmet

Your helmet is the most important piece of safety gear you can purchase. These crucial pieces of equipment will not only protect you from head injuries during an accident, but they’ll also keep you from being hurt by flying projectiles or kicked-up debris, and allow you to see despite high winds and various outdoor conditions. When shopping for your helmet, we advise searching for a model that’s been approved by the Department of Transportation, fits well, and offers a protective visor. 

Hand-Guards

Go-karts tend to kick up a ton of dirt and debris as they drive, especially if you’re riding off-road. If one of these objects were to hit your hands or face at a high enough speed, it would not only injure you but likely cause you to crash as well. While your helmet will successfully protect your face and head from flying debris, you’ll still need a set of hand guards – and even a pair of durable riding gloves – to ensure your hands are safe from projectiles.  

Missing some of the helpful accessories listed in our article? Then you’ll want to visit us here at Freedom Cycles in Grandview, Missouri! We offer a variety of helpful go-kart parts, equipment, and services, and we proudly serve the nearby cities of Kansas City, Missouri, and Overland Park, Kansas.