Romeo
15th November 2007, 16:35
Before you read my review, check out his new range of gear at the <a href="http://www.quasimoto.co.nz/">QUASiMOTO</a> website.
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My QuasiMoto jackets came in the mail today, ripped into the package a month or so early, "To Romeo - from Quasi".
Before I came across Quasi's "<a href="http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=60658">Can't Afford Gear</a>?" thread, I was planning to buy either a cheap ("exploding") buffalo hide jacket off TradeMe, a rooted old used one or a super expensive italian made one when I got the cash. So it was perfect timing on his part.
Now, I don't know a lot about leather jackets, but these jackets are definitely equal, if not better, than anything I've tried on in the shops - and I've tried on a lot of jackets! (I can't afford a bike yet, so I go around pretending ;[).
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<legend>Firstly, the beaut little red and grey number...</legend>What can I say, I freckin' love this jacket! The design is mint, it's got armour throughout and it feels absolutely bomb-proof! It's a heavy piece and once it's on it's like a second skin - haven't tested it on the road for obvious reasons yet.
It's got removable armor all round (Genuine CE armor, not that generic stuff you find in cheap gear), high quality zips, an inside pocket, back hump and mesh like stuff on the underarms for ventilation. Ontop of all that it'll zip together into a 1-piece. This will definitely last a long time, just have to make sure I don't get too fat ;D.
<a href="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b383/RomeoEskobar/DSCF7210.jpg"><img src="http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b383/RomeoEskobar/th_DSCF7210.jpg" alt="QuasiMoto motorcycle apparel - amazing quality" /></a> - <a href="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b383/RomeoEskobar/DSCF7219.jpg"><img src="http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b383/RomeoEskobar/th_DSCF7219.jpg" alt="QuasiMoto motorcycle gear - awesome quality" /></a> - <a href="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b383/RomeoEskobar/DSCF7217.jpg"><img src="http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b383/RomeoEskobar/th_DSCF7217.jpg" alt="QuasiMoto motorbike leathers - brilliant quality" /></a>
I bet he's kicking himself that he offered it at such a low price - because I would have paid a hell of a lot more for it. What a bloody legend!! I've tried on $700 jackets that didn't even come close to being this awesome. EDIT: Quasi's just told me that this was a one off custom made for a customer who didn't want it, who the hell wouldn't want this beauty!
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<legend>Next, Quasi's pre-owned Speedster</legend>Another brilliant jacket. A few little quirks taking into account it's second hand, but still an amazing jacket considering it's probably a few years old. The leather is still supple and it looks bloody good! The old man has snaffled it, "I need a different jacket to wear when I'm riding the Z1" - good enough for me :].
<center><a href="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b383/RomeoEskobar/DSCF7213.jpg"><img src="http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b383/RomeoEskobar/th_DSCF7213.jpg" alt="QUASiMOTO Motorcycle Accessories - amazing value for money" /></a></center>
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Another case of Quasi's generosity, we landed both these jackets for $125! This was a one off deal though, a total value of easily over $800, so don't go asking for discounts ;P. I'm going to have to buy some pants and gloves when I get a bike to make up for the serious karma imbalance I think ;s.
A big thanks to Mr and Mrs Quasi!
Cheers,
Romeo and ToyCollector10.
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My QuasiMoto jackets came in the mail today, ripped into the package a month or so early, "To Romeo - from Quasi".
Before I came across Quasi's "<a href="http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=60658">Can't Afford Gear</a>?" thread, I was planning to buy either a cheap ("exploding") buffalo hide jacket off TradeMe, a rooted old used one or a super expensive italian made one when I got the cash. So it was perfect timing on his part.
Now, I don't know a lot about leather jackets, but these jackets are definitely equal, if not better, than anything I've tried on in the shops - and I've tried on a lot of jackets! (I can't afford a bike yet, so I go around pretending ;[).
<fieldset>
<legend>Firstly, the beaut little red and grey number...</legend>What can I say, I freckin' love this jacket! The design is mint, it's got armour throughout and it feels absolutely bomb-proof! It's a heavy piece and once it's on it's like a second skin - haven't tested it on the road for obvious reasons yet.
It's got removable armor all round (Genuine CE armor, not that generic stuff you find in cheap gear), high quality zips, an inside pocket, back hump and mesh like stuff on the underarms for ventilation. Ontop of all that it'll zip together into a 1-piece. This will definitely last a long time, just have to make sure I don't get too fat ;D.
<a href="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b383/RomeoEskobar/DSCF7210.jpg"><img src="http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b383/RomeoEskobar/th_DSCF7210.jpg" alt="QuasiMoto motorcycle apparel - amazing quality" /></a> - <a href="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b383/RomeoEskobar/DSCF7219.jpg"><img src="http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b383/RomeoEskobar/th_DSCF7219.jpg" alt="QuasiMoto motorcycle gear - awesome quality" /></a> - <a href="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b383/RomeoEskobar/DSCF7217.jpg"><img src="http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b383/RomeoEskobar/th_DSCF7217.jpg" alt="QuasiMoto motorbike leathers - brilliant quality" /></a>
I bet he's kicking himself that he offered it at such a low price - because I would have paid a hell of a lot more for it. What a bloody legend!! I've tried on $700 jackets that didn't even come close to being this awesome. EDIT: Quasi's just told me that this was a one off custom made for a customer who didn't want it, who the hell wouldn't want this beauty!
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<legend>Next, Quasi's pre-owned Speedster</legend>Another brilliant jacket. A few little quirks taking into account it's second hand, but still an amazing jacket considering it's probably a few years old. The leather is still supple and it looks bloody good! The old man has snaffled it, "I need a different jacket to wear when I'm riding the Z1" - good enough for me :].
<center><a href="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b383/RomeoEskobar/DSCF7213.jpg"><img src="http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b383/RomeoEskobar/th_DSCF7213.jpg" alt="QUASiMOTO Motorcycle Accessories - amazing value for money" /></a></center>
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Another case of Quasi's generosity, we landed both these jackets for $125! This was a one off deal though, a total value of easily over $800, so don't go asking for discounts ;P. I'm going to have to buy some pants and gloves when I get a bike to make up for the serious karma imbalance I think ;s.
A big thanks to Mr and Mrs Quasi!
Cheers,
Romeo and ToyCollector10.