Dainese jackets?

[cdw]

I'm looking at buying a new jacket and a lot of the Dainese leathers look pretty slick. Has anyone owned one who can vouch yay or nay for it? Are they good jackets or just style over substance?

[Quasievil]

I'm looking at buying a new jacket and a lot of the Dainese leathers look pretty slick. Has anyone owned one who can vouch yay or nay for it? Are they good jackets or just style over substance?

Overpriced, and under specd
Buy a Qmoto Jacket half the price and better specd, contact Steve at Qmoto he will sort you out :cool:

[Berries]

I have got a Dainese waterproof textile jacket. It must be somewhere between eight and ten years old and has been worn almost every day. It has never leaked. It is without a doubt the best piece of riding gear I have ever brought. Obviously it wasn't the cheapest thing in the shop, but I cannot fault its performance. And it doesn't look 'bikey', which is a massive plus in my book.

[Scruffygit]

Had an Arrow two-piece suit for 12 years.

Pros: Stylish, very good fit, hardly needed any breaking in and was all day comfortable even with hard armour.

Cons: Pricey, no back armour (but I wear a separate protector anyway), needed to have the cuffs altered but that's my fault for having long, thin arms.

I only recently sold it because I couldn't get my fat gut into them any more. Bought an A/Stars two piece to replace them but don't think they are as good as the Dainese.

[Redline_8749]

I have an R Twin on order from the Dainese Pro Shop in Belgium (shipping cost $30NZD), awesome guys to deal with, very helpful advice.

I like the style of them very much and as a plus they will zip on to my Dainese pants.

All up the R Twin, which is a high end Dainese jacket, is going to cost me around $750 (that's with gst factored in, if it gets nabbed at customs)

When the jacket gets here I'll let you know what it's like.

[Quasievil]

is going to cost me around $750 (that's with gst factored in, if it gets nabbed at customs)



Heres hoping it does ;)

[reggie1198]

I have a two piece dainese leather suit and it works perfectly, Quasievil, define under spec'd, mine has armour in all the right places and fits nicely. Have'nt seen any moto gp guys wearing the Qmoto stuff, so maybe it hasn't caught on yet

[Quasievil]

I have a two piece dainese leather suit and it works perfectly, Quasievil, define under spec'd, mine has armour in all the right places and fits nicely. Have'nt seen any moto gp guys wearing the Qmoto stuff, so maybe it hasn't caught on yet

lol here are a few things
1/ if you think the "made in South Africa and Bosnia" Dainese stuff on the shelf at your Bike shop is anything remotely like what the GP guys wear then youre sadly mistaken
2/ Im not involved in Qmoto in anyway any longer so I can comment on the current spec, but I would hazard a guess that the Qmoto gear has superior stitching and armour systems

Once Biggles makes the Moto Gp then there will be representation Im sure :cool:

[testastretta]

I have 2 Teknic, 2 Shift, 1 Alpinestars and 1 Dianese jacket (made in Tunisia by the way) and the Dianese is my favorite. It is the most comfortable jacket I have ever had. It is the quality of design rather than where a jacket is made that is most important.

[reggie1198]

You mean Rossi doesn't wear a size 56 two piece. I've been robbed.....lol
My point was more that given the vast number of gear available Dainese must be doing something right to cover the asses of some of the worlds best riders.

[nzspokes]

"made in South Africa and Bosnia"

And the problem with that is. :wacko:

[blairnz]

My leather jacket, leather trousers, and boots are all Dainese.

I didn't know anything about motorcycle gear when I got them. I chose them on style and recommendation from the sales men in the Finnish motorcycle store I was in. They felt and looked great and the factsheet that came with them made them sound awesome. In the end all the other products I tried in store made me feel like a Stay Puffed Marshmallow Man except the Dainese stuff. I've had them some years now and love them.

[Redline_8749]

Heres hoping it does ;)

Well it's only fair that it does, I can't buy the jacket in NZ and am fully prepared to pay, hell I would have pre paid it if I knew how.

I made that pretty clear; but are you just being snarky because I chose this jacket over a Qmoto?

Just sayin, because I actually bought a Qmoto jacket off you when I started getting into bikes, then you were nice to deal with, but now it seems you're just shooting down brands even though you no have nothing to do with Qmoto.

[Quasievil]

Well it's only fair that it does, I can't buy the jacket in NZ and am fully prepared to pay, hell I would have pre paid it if I knew how.

I made that pretty clear; but are you just being snarky because I chose this jacket over a Qmoto?

Just sayin, because I actually bought a Qmoto jacket off you when I started getting into bikes, then you were nice to deal with, but now it seems you're just shooting down brands even though you no have nothing to do with Qmoto.

Snarky ? nope, buy in NZ , otherwise youre importing lower wages for yourself :cool:
that might be to deep for you I suspect

[wasiler]

Buy the jacket you like for the best price. That is the basic law of supply and demand. If someone is wanting you to pay more or to buy their jacket, it is because you they want you to help their income/wages at the expense of yours. There might be some good jackets here locally but, do I think they are worth twice the price. no. Also, I would prefer the quality control of a big company instead of an unknown company. Dainese must be doing something correct because they are respected all over the world and have a reputation to keep.

[nzspokes]

Snarky ? nope, buy in NZ , otherwise youre importing lower wages for yourself :cool:
that might be to deep for you I suspect

Arnt Qmoto made in India?

The jacket we have kicking around here they werent brave enough to put on where it was made, never a good sign.

[Quasievil]

Arnt Qmoto made in India?

The jacket we have kicking around here they werent brave enough to put on where it was made, never a good sign.


Dunno, ask the owners

[Redline_8749]

Snarky ? nope, buy in NZ , otherwise youre importing lower wages for yourself :cool:
that might be to deep for you I suspect

I would buy in NZ, but the jacket I'm after isn't available to the NZ market, not to mention when I ask around I get short replies saying "No, you can't get them in NZ" or "No, We are sorry but the jacket is at the moment completly not available from Dainese. At the moment we can't tell you a new delivery date."

So I buy overseas.

Might be too deep for me? I'm aware of how the economy works, and I'll import stuff I can't get here.

I can see the attraction of buying from overseas for others as cash can be tight and you can get better bang for buck, if your employer pays shit you can't afford to buy NZ so it's a vicious cycle.
You can't expect the middle class to shell out big bucks for NZ products, when getting paid shit because our economy is shit because no one buys NZ products, somethings gotta give.

[patarch]

I would buy in NZ, but the jacket I'm after isn't available to the NZ market, not to mention when I ask around I get short replies saying "No, you can't get them in NZ" or "No, We are sorry but the jacket is at the moment completly not available from Dainese. At the moment we can't tell you a new delivery date."

So I buy overseas.

Might be too deep for me? I'm aware of how the economy works, and I'll import stuff I can't get here.

I can see the attraction of buying from overseas for others as cash can be tight and you can get better bang for buck, if your employer pays shit you can't afford to buy NZ so it's a vicious cycle.
You can't expect the middle class to shell out big bucks for NZ products, when getting paid shit because our economy is shit because no one buys NZ products, somethings gotta give.

I know Dainese gear is expensive but aren't we being just a bit too theatrical with the argument that buying the jacket from overseas is going to start a recession.

On the Qmoto front, I'm assured they do good stuff and I don't have any reason to question it but it'd be reassuring if there was some evidence that i could see before I hit that patch of gravel and go cunt up and then it's my ass (literally) doing the quality testing.
Personally I plan on buying a well armored organ bag from them when my riding becomes more adventurous but that's because I'm the size of a malnourished rhino and motomail don't have an Alpinestars one in my dimensions that i can see let alone try on; so i'd much rather the made to measure option and know there won't be gaps between sleeves and gloves.

[nzspokes]

Dunno, ask the owners

Lol, you were the owner when it was bought. So where was it made?

[cdw]

Man, KB threads have a tendency to derail fast, huh? I guess a forum's a forum though..

So in short, Dainese owners have nothing but praise, and people who don't own them don't want to find out. Appreciate the advice folks, off to buy a Dainese :)

[nzspokes]

Lol, you were the owner when it was bought. So where was it made?

Still waiting to hear there champ......

[nzspokes]

Man, KB threads have a tendency to derail fast, huh? I guess a forum's a forum though..

So in short, Dainese owners have nothing but praise, and people who don't own them don't want to find out. Appreciate the advice folks, off to buy a Dainese :)

The Dainese gear I have seen has been nothing but amazing. I just wish I had the budget for it.

[pritch]

Both the Alpine Stars and Spidi importers are based in the town where I live, all of which is of no particular advantage to me. Economically speaking I can't really understand the difference between them importing a jacket and me importing a Dainese.

And I do understand the product that I buy will not be the same as what Rossi wears: made to measure in Italy, kangaroo skin, waterproof, complete with airbag.

[Maha]

Whats the name of the bike gear outfit from Pukekohe? or Waiuku?...not to sure where that are based but somewhere south of the city.
Saw them once at Big Boys Toys.

[turtleman]

Whats the name of the bike gear outfit from Pukekohe? or Waiuku?...not to sure where that are based but somewhere south of the city.
Saw them once at Big Boys Toys.

Quite possibly lifestyle imports.
www.lifestyle-imports.co.nz

madmax5 on trademe....

[Quasievil]

Lol, you were the owner when it was bought. So where was it made?


All MAde in Italy

[nzspokes]

All MAde in Italy

Is that a province in Pakistan?

[Quasievil]

Is that a province in Pakistan?

Did I say Italy, sorry I meant Mangere

[Maha]

Thought it was Hawera?....ya know, just up the road from NZ most intelligent city.

[nzspokes]

Did I say Italy, sorry I meant Mangere

Strange that the gear shows no description of where its made, must as me mate at Comcom about that.

[Quasievil]

must as me mate at Comcom about that.

Does that make any sense ?

[huff3r]

Does that make any sense ?

http://www.comcom.govt.nz/

Maybe you haven't heard of them?

Or just couldn't put 2 + 2 together/ google.

Specifically this:
http://www.comcom.govt.nz/clothing-and-footwear-country-of-origin-labelling/

I'm sure you would have read about it when you were running a business selling clothing and footwear.

[nzspokes]

http://www.comcom.govt.nz/

Maybe you haven't heard of them?

Or just couldn't put 2 + 2 together/ google.

Specifically this:
http://www.comcom.govt.nz/clothing-and-footwear-country-of-origin-labelling/

I'm sure you would have read about it when you were running a business selling clothing and footwear.

Tiz a shame that those running business know so little about running business. :nya:

[Maha]

Dear comcom,
I recent bought some jandels, those wide blue/black surfer type, anyway, I can't find a country of origin as to where they were made..what shall I do?

Care and thoughts always
Maha.

[nzspokes]

Dear comcom,
I recent bought some jandels, those wide blue/black surfer type, anyway, I can't find a country of origin as to where they were made..what shall I do?

Care and thoughts always
Maha.

Dear Jandel Manufacturer,

As you didnt label your cheap shit jandels correctly please find attached your $200000 fine and A $60000 fine for each of your directors that were working in the business at the time.

Enjoy
Comcom

[nzspokes]

But you would have to be pretty bored to lay a complaint about it. I had one put against me as a consumer didnt feel they had to bring a faulty product back to my shop, I should go to them. :oi-grr:

[Maha]

That was the point of my post Rob...
You have a QMoto for sale on here and say nothing but good about it...http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/153157-Quasimoto-jacket-size-38-as-new

Yet you continue to question the product and needle the passionate ex owner.
QMoto don't do a female cut in leather jackets :brick:

[nzspokes]

Yet you continue to question the product and needle the passionate ex owner.


I will call a prat out any time. And clearly its not mine, 2 sewn together may be close to fitting.

[Quasievil]

I will call a prat out any time. And clearly its not mine, 2 sewn together may be close to fitting.

When you get home ask your Mrs for a blowjob, you need one dude