Cordura v leather?

**James Deuce** · 17th September 2009, 18:07

Yeah, this has never come up before and that search button doesn't work.

Mind you the abbreviation for versus is actually vs. so I can imagine why one would think that the search function was broken.

One of the drawbacks of the largely complete demise of vinyl as a music storage medium is that the concept of a "stuck record" often sails over a large percentage of the tech savvy population's head.

Off to find a nice brick wall to build up some more scar tissue on my forehead....

**nallac** · 17th September 2009, 19:19

Originally Posted by MaxCannon

Someone will be along shortly to scold you for not using the search function.

Yip,

Originally Posted by James Deuce

blah blah blah..
Off to find a nice brick wall to build up some more scar tissue on my forehead....

Here he is......

**Quasievil** · 17th September 2009, 19:22

The Day racers wear Cordura whilst racing is the day it is clearly a safe option, until then its a raincoat with armour.

**Flip** · 17th September 2009, 19:34

Originally Posted by Quasievil

The Day racers wear Cordura whilst racing is the day it is clearly a safe option, until then its a raincoat with armour.

That about sums it up for me too. Have a super warm multi layer Cordura suit that I wear to the Brass Monkey. Otherwise I wear my Leader leathers black biker style set that I have owned for years, like 20. In the heat of summer I wear a Draggin Jeans suit that has all the armour set added to it.
So I have 3 sets of riding gear depending on the seasons.

**scracha** · 17th September 2009, 19:58

Originally Posted by Quasievil

The Day racers wear Cordura whilst racing is the day it is clearly a safe option, until then its a raincoat with armour.

Racers aren't going along at 100kmph.

You're not being very fair there Quasi. Like leathers, there's good and there's bad.

Motorcycle gear made with proper 1000 denier Dupont Cordura, preferably with 2000D reinforcement in vulnerable areas is perfectly safe on the road.

$hit Chinese crap with 500D Cordura and dodgy stitching probably aint so good.

**Motu** · 17th September 2009, 20:07

Originally Posted by awa355

Will leather do a better job of keeping me in one piece untill I can find a convenient pole/post to pull me up? Cheers

So you are planning to crash? You could always reject that possibility - you don't have to crash,and you don't have to hurt yourself when you do.Be a little bit more positive on your outlook to life.Read Ixion's old fart thread - plenty of us have spent decades on bikes without injury.

**awa355** · 17th September 2009, 20:40

Originally Posted by Motu

So you are planning to crash? You could always reject that possibility - you don't have to crash,and you don't have to hurt yourself when you do.Be a little bit more positive on your outlook to life.Read Ixion's old fart thread - plenty of us have spent decades on bikes without injury.

Actually I've been riding since 1969, owned 27 motorbikes and only had one off in that time.( then I was able to get up and carry on) My record is probably better than many others. The aiming for a pole to pull me up was just tongue in cheek stuff. This cordura gear I have is the 1st I've owned. Just not sure if I've bought the right stuff. Cheers

**ital916** · 17th September 2009, 20:41

Originally Posted by Quasievil

The Day racers wear Cordura whilst racing is the day it is clearly a safe option, until then its a raincoat with armour.

Not everything from the racing world is needed in the "real" world.

That raincoat with armour, will protect a rider riding in real world conditions if he/she is to fall off. It will also keep him/her warm, dry and comfortable.

Textile jackets are priced well, easier to maintain, easier to live with and a hell of a lot more flexible than leather jackets. They also look pretty darn good nowadays. Yes leather is nice and there will always be a crowd who is die hard leather, just dont write off textile because racers dont use them.

I am sure you know that cordura gear is protective.

**ital916** · 17th September 2009, 20:42

Originally Posted by awa355

Actually I've been riding since 1969, owned 27 motorbikes and only had one off in that time.( then I was able to get up and carry on) My record is probably better than many others. The aiming for a pole to pull me up was just tongue in cheek stuff. This cordura gear I have is the 1st I've owned. Just not sure if I've bought the right stuff. Cheers

Name the brand and item, most likely riders on here have experience with it and will tell you whether it is good or not.

**Motu** · 17th September 2009, 20:49

Originally Posted by awa355

Actually I've been riding since 1969, owned 27 motorbikes and only had one off in that time.

So,ah....what's the problem? I've spent more years in leather than cordura - and I'm happy with the cordura.I'd be happy with leather too.

**ital916** · 17th September 2009, 20:53

Originally Posted by Motu

So,ah....what's the problem? I've spent more years in leather than cordura - and I'm happy with the cordura.I'd be happy with leather too.

whos that on the flat tracker in your avatar?

**hospitalfood** · 17th September 2009, 20:56

another vote for leather. have had all sorts of gear.

now :- leather jacket with removeable thermal liner and waterproof liner, and vents.
pants, leather untill it is to hot in summer, then dragging jeans ( better than jeans )

it is what they insist on at the track

**modboy** · 17th September 2009, 21:13

I got a leather Mobig jacket - had it for 4 yrs. Only times I fell off was when I wasn't wearing it (ATGATT)

I got Triumph Acton codura pants - waterproof - mostly, comfy, good protection.

Got a new leather jacket on order from Motorad Welly. One of the triumph classics - fashion before function everytime... lol

Be comfy, be styley - and have some protection too. All good. If you are just commuting codura is prolly a better option all round. But nothing is cooler than rocking up to the Macs bar on a Sunday arvo in your cool leather.