What features do you look for in leathers?

[khabel]

I'm currently in the market for a set of leathers and there seems to be a truckload of different features you can choose from.

If you were to design a set of leathers what additional features would you include aside from the standard things?

[ellipsis]

...some kind of shielding that makes levitation at odd angles and high speed an optional feature...would be something I would insist on..

[Mort]

I certainly know where not to look.

[FJRider]

Pouch for the hand-cuff's ... :innocent:

[blackdog]

I'd quite like Jessica Alba in leathers.

[FJRider]

I certainly know where not to look.

Especially if the size label has more than two X's ... :innocent:

[steve_t]

Sorry to go OT, but go for fit, leather thickness and quality, seam stitching, CE armour is nice, pants that zip to the jacket, removable winter lining, quality zips.

Qmoto can custom make you anything you like. If you like elbow sliders, they'll do it. If you want perforated leather, they'll do it. Colours, whatever you want.

[nallac]

I'd quite like Jessica Alba in leathers.

+1 too that.....

[Jantar]

The specs you should look for would depend on what purpose you are using the leathers for.

eg. For racing you would look for one piece, hard armour, close fit, no external pockets, breathing perforations etc.
For touring you do want external pockets, a loose fit so that you can wear additional layers underneath, no breathing perforations so that it can be waterproofed, soft armour or sacrificial pads (your choice).
For commuting you probably want two piece with perforations or even vents.

In all cases look at the zips, the stitching, the type of hide its made from, the thickness of the leather etc.

Work out just what use it will get then decide what features you need to look for.

[schrodingers cat]

Edward scissorhands knife arrays that pop out of the arms for decapitating zombies (and opening beers)

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/134054-Uses-for-bikes-in-a-Zombie-Apocalypse

Sawnoff shotgun pouchs in the back for educating campervan drivers about the speed limit and what side of the road to drive on

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/136343-Just-when-think-all-is-fine-a-new-incident-happens

Mirror smashing apperatus built into the knees for dealing to cagers who cut you off

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/136082-How-do-you-react-after-being-cut-off

Also whirling paint scratcher thingys also on the knees to fulfill the same function.
A handglider that pops out of the back to avoid accidents and bad traffic

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/66724-Motorcycle-airbag-jacket

My phone number so hot chicks can ring me for 'coffee' or perhaps a nice massage

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/136279-Who-was-the-girl-on-the-white-Street-triple-this-morning

Obviously cut to accentuate my manly physique and accomodate my enormous penis.
Oh and rocket packs in case 18,000 cc feels a bit puny

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/136074-50cc-too-gutless-for-me-to-feel-safe

Some hi viz of course

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/135000-High-Viz-Have-you-been-hit-by-a-car

And a nice reinforced pocket to keep change in for a nice coffee when I am a tired road warrior

That will be all

[davebullet]

On a female, nice and tight fitting accentuating the curves in all the right places.

[steve_t]

On a female, nice and tight fitting accentuating the curves in all the right places.

Preboobed jacket? :innocent:

[Gremlin]

If you were to design a set of leathers what additional features would you include aside from the standard things?
Good protection in knees, elbows, shoulders. Good leather, thick, strong etc with good stitching. Extra protection around hips and thighs (doesn't have to be armour) and also comfortable. Plain black, not even manufacturer markings... I have no desire to look like a power ranger.

I'd quite like Jessica Alba in leathers.
I agree :innocent:

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[Hawkeye]

A nice ass and well shaped boobs :blip:

[Ratti]

Dont be silly Hawkeye...it's just wrong for men to have boobs, nicely shaped or not.


These days I'd like a pocket on the o/s to put a cell phone in so I dont have to go groping around in my jacket looking for it.

[avgas]

zips.
Otherwise I can't try them on unless they are really strechy

[khabel]

These days I'd like a pocket on the o/s to put a cell phone in so I dont have to go groping around in my jacket looking for it.

I was thinking the same thing, possibly a clear pocket on the inside of the wrist so you can change songs, read txts, read GPS instructions etc without having to take gloves off, unzip jacket, fumble around for phone

[steve_t]

I was thinking the same thing, possibly a clear pocket on the inside of the wrist so you can change songs, read txts, read GPS instructions etc without having to take gloves off, unzip jacket, fumble around for phone

Either you're gonna be stopping at the side of the road every 5 mins or you're gonna be a very distracted rider.
I guess this guy can do it
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[Ratti]

seriously? what a wally to even consider trying to text and ride at the same time.

re the cell pocket on the o/s, opinion I was reading somewhere recently ( can't recall where, I get around a bit ) suggests the best place would be on the upper chest as this is away from common impact areas. Wouldnt be too difficult to do this,maybe even to an existing jacket