Alpinestars 1 piece race suit

[HondaRacingCorp]

ALPINESTARS Vector Race Suit

http://www.motorcyclegear.co.nz/shopexd.asp?id=651 (this one is in blue)

Intended Use: Performance Racing-Riding
Size: (EUR) 48, (USA) 38

Sizing charts are here: http://www.alpinestars.com/sizing/
look at 'Suit size USA 38'

1.2-1.4mm full-grain leather for excellent abrasion resistance.

Multiple-stitched main seam construction for maximum tear resistance.

Patented external high-modulus thermoplastic protection on the shoulders.

Removable CE certified GP protectors with injection-molded shell and dual density foam padding.

90 anatomical race fit.

Ergonomically placed Schoeller stretch Kevlar panels for optimal flexibility.

Leather flex zones on waist and knee.

Aerodynamic back hump.

Replaceable GP Sliders.

YKK Semi Auto Lock zippers.

Removable mesh liner.

Perforated leather panels for increased cooling.

Die cut leather logos.

Secure Snap Connection system on back for Tech Race protector compatibility.

$1999 in shops.

I'll take $850 firm. Over 50% off.

[boomer]

you're more expensive than teh shops....NEW!


:bye:

[HondaRacingCorp]

you're more expensive than teh shops....NEW!


:bye:

What.....?

[2Slow50]

what shop have you seen a 1pce alpinestars suit for less than $950?

[Mental Trousers]

What.....?
Boomers blind and reading the wrong line. Don't worry about it.

[skidMark]

Boomers blind and reading the wrong line. Don't worry about it.


Bloodey one eyed pikeys eh!

[HondaRacingCorp]

Price dropped to $850

[Patch]

you're more expensive than teh shops....NEW!


:bye:
http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/Alpinestars_Vector_TwoPiece_Race_Suit--601211.html

Put the drugs away and stop mixing 'em!


Their prices don't actually look too bad, but what do I know.

[cs363]

http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/Alpinestars_Vector_TwoPiece_Race_Suit--601211.html

Put the drugs away and stop mixing 'em!


Their prices don't actually look too bad, but what do I know.


That's a US site..... the RRP on Vector suits was $1990 though they were dropped from the NZ line up this year, so some shops may have them on close out pricing but I'd be surprised if you would find one for much under $1500 (and the US one would cost more than that by the time you shipped a heavy leather suit out, especially if Customs donged you for the sales tax.....and then you find it's the wrong size....:eek5:)

Summary - bloody good suit at a bloody good price, if you are small enough to fit it :)

[HondaRacingCorp]

Bump.......

[kave]

I would buy it, but I'm too short, damn.

[HondaRacingCorp]

How short? Should try on some alpinestars suits at your local shop see how a eur48 fits might be surprised. The 177cm on the sizing chart i think is the max height

[cs363]

Are you shorter than Aaron Slight? That's the same size he wears... :)

[kave]

I'm about 5'5" (165cm) and 60kg (132lbs), so I think it'd be a bit on the large side (yup, I'm jockey sized).

[kave]

Are you shorter than Aaron Slight? That's the same size he wears... :)

Slight
Height:172 cm
Weight:68 kg

Yup, I'm shorter and lighter.

[cs363]

Slight
Height:172 cm
Weight:68 kg

Yup, I'm shorter and lighter.

lol, well at least now you know! You'll probably struggle to find a European suit that small but some of the Japanese manufacturers like Kushitani etc make suits that small. Otherwise it's a custom job from one of the local manufacturers I'm guessing

[hondav2]

I have a Alpinestars 1 piece suit that is a bit tight around my tummy, its Red , Black and White Size 40 USA 50 Euro would suit about 1.7m x 68-70 kg. You really need to live down the bottom of the south Is to try it on. Cheers Toddy

[HondaRacingCorp]

I'm about 5'5" (165cm) and 60kg (132lbs), so I think it'd be a bit on the large side (yup, I'm jockey sized).

I wouldn't say Jocky size, I'd say motorGP racer size....

Altho your still a lot bigger than Dani Pedrosa whos leading the motoGP at the mo:

From Wiki: Pedrosa is 1.58m (5ft, 2in) tall and weighs 51kg (112.4lbs).

[cs363]

I wouldn't say Jocky size, I'd say motorGP racer size....

Altho your still a lot bigger than Dani Pedrosa whos leading the motoGP at the mo:

From Wiki: Pedrosa is 1.58m (5ft, 2in) tall and weighs 51kg (112.4lbs).

Lol...yeah, I've seen his leathers and they are tiny!

[MGST]

This suit is brand new, never worn right?

Who has Alpinestars in Auckland so i can try on this size suit to see if it fits? If it fits, then you got yourself a sale.

[HondaRacingCorp]

Yes brand new never worn, has tags still attached, will come wrapped in alpinestars plastic bag on alpinestars coathanger

[cs363]

Just a suggestion - you'll be unlikely to find a suit that size in any dealers line up. Most of them only seem to stock the faster selling sizes 52-58 regardless of brand and rely on the wholesaler to carry the smaller/bigger sizes.
Plus its not good form to 'use' a dealer like that IMHO.
HRC has posted the official sizing chart at the beginning of this post - get the tape measure out and work out your size. If you are really unsure, see if he'll give you a signed/witnessed written money back guarantee if it doesn't fit and is returned in X number of days in the same condition. At least that way you are covered if it all turns to poo.

[HondaRacingCorp]

MGST I saw your stats posted, and at 176cm, you'l fit the suit length-wise, but it will be snug. If your planning on using it for touring then I wouldn't bother, it'l be sweet for riding position, but when walking around in it you'l look like a hunch back

[MGST]

Yeah I would be using it for touring, not racing. So unfortunately looks like I will give it a miss. Thanks anyway.

[HondaRacingCorp]

bump........

[HondaRacingCorp]

Bump... :yes:

[HondaRacingCorp]

Still for sale... over 50% off normal price :niceone: