Riding gear wanted !

[karma]

I am planning to go to ladakh mid june and am looking out for riding gear like gloves, jacket, protective gear, tents , sleeping bag etc. I chked out cramster and other tht provides riding gear. But the problem is tht i am not a regular rider and would not require the riding gear or any camping gear post tht. Decent riding gear is also pretty costly. 2k for gloves, 4-5 k for protetive gear. Just thought tht I can post my requirement here and if someone is willing to lend it then tht wud be really cool.

Let me know if any one has the stuff to spare for 15 days. Responsibility will be compeletely mine. Willing to pay deposit too.... Let me know

cheers. Thanks

[hiambuj]

These are available on rentals ... Check with

Adventure Gear
C-62/3, OKHLA INDUSTRIAL AREA,
PHASE II, NEW DELHI - 110 020.
PHONE/FAX: 011-41611082, 26387189
Mob: 9818889767, 98110 76556.
E-MAIL:carabin@vsnl.com.

Or

Stikage
7-UB, JAWAHAR NAGAR-KAMLA NAGAR, DELHI-110007 INDIA
Phone: 91 11 23850036, 23850026 Telefax: 91 11 23850026
Mobile: Surender Sonik- 98100 25536
Ravi Sonik- 98680 64114
Web site: http://www.stikage.com
E.mail: stikage@yahoo.com

Or
Mr Baniwal of KAMAT India. His No is 011-25219236.09868465923

[karma]

Thanks for the advice but I am based in mumbai my friend. any place in mumbai u know of ?

[hiambuj]

Originally Posted by karma

Thanks for the advice but I am based in mumbai my friend. any place in mumbai u know of ?

Renting from Mumbai is not a good Idea.. Its expensive + most of the gears are required only in Hills... there is no point in paying for the days on which you are not using.. Still try with -

Avi Industries
13, Shriji Sadan, 352, Chandavarkar Road,
Matunga (E), Mumbai 400 019, Maharashtra, India.
(Timings - 11.30 am to 8 pm ; Sunday Closed)
Phone: +91 22 2414 3810 / 6577 9787
Email: avinashkamath@gmail.com

OR

Mr. Dilip Lagu
Lagu Bandhu Motiwale Pvt. Ltd.
Bhagirathi Niwas, 1st Floor,
382, N.C. Kelkar Road,
Dadar (W), Bombay 400 028
E-Mail: dilip@lagubandhu.com Phone: (22) 24227726, 24229152

OR

Prasanna Joshi
F 6/4, Sector 4, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai
E-Mail: prj4@yahoo.com Phone: (22) 3098 9056 , Mobile - 98198 28845

[Yogesh Sarkar]

Those places won’t have protective riding gear and not many would be willing to rent.

My advice would be to pickup good knee guards (knees bear the brunt) and decent quality gloves (and of course helmet). While in Ladakh, dress in multiple layers, since the speed is low, with multiple layers you can take most crashes without any major damage.

[karma]

Originally Posted by Yogesh Sarkar

Those places won’t have protective riding gear and not many would be willing to rent.

My advice would be to pickup good knee guards (knees bear the brunt) and decent quality gloves (and of course helmet). While in Ladakh, dress in multiple layers, since the speed is low, with multiple layers you can take most crashes without any major damage.

Thts y was asking if anyone here is willing.... Ill try to chk for tents or sleeping bag at those places mentioned by ambuj.. But any other suggestion / help ?

[anupmathur]

Karma, hope you've read the Ladakh travelogues.
At most of the places you would not need your own tent.

[karma]

Yes I have done tht.. Thts really the best help recived.... but we are keeping tents or sleeping bags as we ae also planning to do campaing at pangong tso and other places.

[hiambuj]

Originally Posted by karma

Yes I have done tht.. Thts really the best help recived.... but we are keeping tents or sleeping bags as we ae also planning to do campaing at pangong tso and other places.

We have decided to rent our gears from Leh as suggested by YS.. why dont u do that..

[anupmathur]

Originally Posted by karma

.. but we are keeping tents or sleeping bags as we ae also planning to do campaing at pangong tso and other places.

There are ready tents there already! You're underestimating the problems of lugging gear around!

Take a cue from wise men! (see below)!!

Originally Posted by hiambuj

We have decided to rent our gears from Leh as suggested by YS.. why dont u do that..