the required equipment for a quad is a tether kill switch, nerf bars and a rear number plate. Most tracks won't even let you on them with out a tether kill switch and nerfs. As far as riding gear, thats up to you. I wear everything but a chest protector, tryed one and didn't like it. Most tracks will require you to wear pants, long sleeved shirt, helmet (of course), and some type of boots. When I started I wore work boots