We have mandatory safety gear and optional safety gear in our sport. We are going to talk about those things and which is which. Plan on spending between $500 on the low end - $1000 on the mid end - and Over 2K on the high end. The good news is that quality gear lasts a long time. I can still wear my first riding boots that I bought in 2010. Know that your helmet will need to be replaced if you hit your head hard. Don’t gamble on that. They are designed to absorb one really good hit. I didn't even go into goggles, but I don't want you to forget eye protection either.