Riding gear, Leather VS ??

[CBSteve]

Hi All
After seeing the damage that a Teknic takes in a skid down the road, I think I should get something better. However I am hearing comments on the lines of Leather is better for skidding and Teknic is better for rolling.
Can I have some opinions please?

Ta
Steve M

[Lou Girardin]

Hi All
After seeing the damage that a Teknic takes in a skid down the road, I think I should get something better. However I am hearing comments on the lines of Leather is better for skidding and Teknic is better for rolling.
Can I have some opinions please?

Ta
Steve M

This topic really has been done to death, trying searching some of the other threads.

[bear]

Hi All
After seeing the damage that a Teknic takes in a skid down the road, I think I should get something better. However I am hearing comments on the lines of Leather is better for skidding and Teknic is better for rolling.
Can I have some opinions please?

Ta
Steve M

Why would like want to roll? Wouldn't there be a higher chance of damage to yourself, rather than sliding down the road on your back or something?

[JohnBoy]

Skidding is the way to go, my idea is rolling causes more injuries and skidding is rather an usually cool feeling (until you realise your bike is in pieces!)
i have had my last 2 crashes in leathers and not a scratch, bruise or otherwise. just busted back protector and scratched helmet.

[enigma51]

How about not falling I like that a bit more. But if you want to Leather is the best kevlar suits tend to give carpet burns ....... or was that because of something else hmmmmmm

[Zapf]

Skidding is the way to go, my idea is rolling causes more injuries and skidding is rather an usually cool feeling (until you realise your bike is in pieces!)
i have had my last 2 crashes in leathers and not a scratch, bruise or otherwise. just busted back protector and scratched helmet.

I agree.... skidding / sliding is way to go... except it rips your leathers more right?

I slided on my elbows and then rolled, as a result of the rolling I had small bruises on my hips. (landing on the elbows got me bruised / cracked ribs, cause I elbowed myself). Didn't bust back protector or helmet.... the 2 most expensive thing other than the bike....

[John]

Well I've slid down the road more times than I can count in the same leathers, and they are yet to tear, Nazran (600$ pair) cheap and bloody wonderfull!