New helmet or a leather jacket?

[Maki]

My brithday is coming up and I wonder what I should be asking for, a new helmet or a leather jacket? I have an older helmet that is relatively heavy, about 1600g and I can really feel the difference when I put a lid that weighs near 1300g on. I wonder if I will notice the difference while riding...

I have a cordura jacket that I am quite happy with, but i like the look of some leather jackets....

So, what would you prioritize, a lighter helmet or a new hacket?

[Laxi]

after seeing a mate bin at 50k wearing cordura my next priorty is a leather jacket! depends on how uncomfortable the helmet is i guess

[vifferman]

a new helmet or a leather jacket?

Yes.
You need both.

[Maki]

So a cordura jacket with armour is not sufficient protection?

[Laxi]

So a cordura jacket with armour is not sufficient protection?

the armours fine but he still wound up wearing a couple of holes through it and some minor road rash

[Quasievil]

Its always down to budget at the end of the day really, we would all like the best of everything.
As a help I got some leather clearouts happy to work out a favourable deal for you, cheapest one is $200
Pm me your size if you like

[p.dath]

How old is your helmet? Keep in mind you should be replacing a helmet every 5 years (or earlier, if you believe the manufacturers). The protective styrofoam can loose its impact absorbing qualities over time.
Also check out the SHARP ratings on any helmet you are looking at buying:
http://sharp.direct.gov.uk/

There is nothing wrong with armoured Cordura versus Leather. Cordura usually only handles one slide, and then it is a throw away. Leather can usually handle more than one spill, and is repairable.
Cordura is more waterproof.
Cordura pants can be worn over other things (like jeans). Leather pants can not.

So there are pros and cons of both. Both Cordura and Leather is a good choice over nothing.

[Ypawa]

wouldnt you be better of deciding which is the main NECESSITY of the 2? I personally think you need a new Helmet bro as you state its an OLDER one

[Maki]

Thanks folks, thats very helpful.

[vifferman]

So a cordura jacket with armour is not sufficient protection?

It can be.
I had several bins in mine, but it had paded kevlar pads over the armour, and ended up with leather overlaid on the abrasion-prone areas (lower sleeves and shoulders). After that, it was almost perfect as a jacket: rain-proof, well armoured, warm in winter, cool in summer.
Then I bought a leather jacket that did all that, but fitted better and was more comfy.
And $1k.

[Maki]

I also want an Alpinestars back protector but the $ add up...

[vifferman]

I also want an Alpinestars back protector but the $ add up...

I bought a secondhand (but untested) Teknic back protector for $50 on TardMe.

[Insanity_rules]

after seeing a mate bin at 50k wearing cordura my next priorty is a leather jacket! depends on how uncomfortable the helmet is i guess

Oh yeah, I wear leather now. I was there.

[ukusa]

So, what would you prioritize, a lighter helmet or a new hacket?

Your head is more important, sound's like your helmets a bit old, so go the hell mutt!

[TygerTung]

I have crashed a few times wearing cordura, and it was fine.

You can repair it too.