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| In many respects, you can never be too
prepared, but there is always the issue of being weighed
down by your equipment. Climbing gear is often essential
to reach a lair, and some means of landing safely, a parachute
or even a squirrel suit, is a must if you end up getting
bucked. To be honest, the idea of using a saddle is comical,
but it is not unknown. A better idea is to sew padding
into your clothes. |
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| The debate is less protection and freedom
of movement versus better protection and the agility of
an armoured knight. A decent helmet and camouflage gear
are pretty much the basics, both for obvious reasons.
We've heard some Riders are starting to use flame-retardant
clothing, but this tends to be very bulky and makes you
stick out like a sore thumb. If worried about the heat,
the best compromise is the gel stuntmen and women use
in films. |
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| It happens. Riding several tons of a mean,
fire-breathing, flying machine means you're going to hurt.
Scale cuts, wing and tail lashes, various degrees of burn,
and even allergic reactions to the dragons themselves
occur. So you better have some well-equipped ground support
ready to patch you up. |
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| You know the drill: water, maps, and a
compass... Essentials if you're going on any trek that
is likely to take you far off the beaten path. |
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