Leather or alternatives?

[Grumpy]

If I'm riding in winter and it's freezing and wet.... I really don't give a fuck what other people think I look like. Buy textile!

[Lou Girardin]

Another downside of textiles- you can't do track days.

Who says?
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[sels1]

"I used ti think you were fuckin' cool man, now you have turned into BMW man or something?"

Mind you - I get better service at the cafe' and I'm warm...
Paul N

Function is ahead of image in my book

[TonyB]

Who says?

Motorcycling Canterbury (?? I think- not sure on that one) Trust me, down here you can't do a track day with out LEATHERS. No textiles allowed, no matter what brand or what they cost you. Perhaps a bit unfair to tar all textiles with the same brush, but that's the policy.

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[Big Dave]

Motorcycling Canterbury (?? I think- not sure on that one) Trust me, down here you can't do a track day with out LEATHERS. No textiles allowed, no matter what brand or what they cost you. Perhaps a bit unfair to tar all textiles with the same brush, but that's the policy.

They haven't used tar since Belstaffs were the go. I think it's 'hypora' these days.

There is no right answer really - It's like saying I want one pair of shoes that I can play sport in, wear to work and go out formal.

I've got 3 riding suits - (hey! I'm a pwofessional) Leather is better for some applications, textile for others. I've even got a reasonably styley arlen ness jacket that is a combination of the two.
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Horses for courses - My advice - Textile is more versatile and get leather when affordable.

[Lou Girardin]

Motorcycling Canterbury (?? I think- not sure on that one) Trust me, down here you can't do a track day with out LEATHERS. No textiles allowed, no matter what brand or what they cost you. Perhaps a bit unfair to tar all textiles with the same brush, but that's the policy.
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That explains it. It's the Cantabrian attachment to cute animals.
Isn't wearing dead cow necrophilia in those parts?

[Paul in NZ]

That explains it. It's the Cantabrian attachment to cute animals.
Isn't wearing dead cow necrophilia in those parts?

Only applies to certain 'parts' of the cow, where (on the body) you are wearing it and then only if it's still warm Lou...

Cheers

[awd]

Got both leather and cordura and used them for everything; commuting, touring and day to day transport. Barring offs, cordura is definitely more cost effective, but I don't think anywhere near as comfortable as decent leathers. I use a rain suit for heavy showers when I'm in the leathers, but for lighter rain I've never got wet in either.

Either way, the road is always more important to me.

[T.I.E]

interesting. look like a fag or a hog, dam what a choice.

you guys make it so easy.

leathers never kept me dry when it rained, and if they did were they really leathers?
leathers look good,
feel good

non leathers
practicle
warmer
drier
feels good

and protection well shit everyone will tell ya different but hard plastic foam armour plating, dam sorry leather guys.

if i want to go for a real ride trip well no question.

but if your going non leathers get the reall good stuff not the cheaper shit.

[Slipstream]

Well I like leather jackets but the leather pants I've seen in all the Motorcycle stores around don't look so great. For me yes, it's about safety _and_ looks.
So it fits well and it's got all the safety features...but does it look good?
If ya gonna spend a lot of money on gear you wanna make sure it's got everything you want right?
Took me ages to find a helmet that I really liked.

I found this website which at least has many different options about leathers
http://www.leathercat.com/

and this bit is for da laddies
http://www.leathercat.com/leather_mens_gstrings.html

But from what I've seen in NZ so far. Which addmittly is that much...yet ... I'm starting to become very fond of the RJays selection They also have colour

[pommie girl]

Ok, so question showing that I know bugger all about this... but does leather wear better and offer more protection in a crash situation?

I've got leather pants but a textile jacket - the pants have been great, if a little warm during the summer months and during the occasional downpour I've remained pretty much dry....

Should I be looking at a leather jacket option as well? What's the benefit?

[Coyote]

DON'T BUY ARMOUR-TECH LEATHERS!!!! I got the $500 1 piece suit, the right leg was torn open, and need to get it stiched up

If I was sliding on the tarmac much longer, I might've got some nasty road rash

[jazbug5]

Oh my god!!!!!!!!!

Slipstream, dear- are you quite well? PT? Particularly worrying is the guy with the Honcho moustache and bright orange foundation. I'm guessing he'll be modelling the leather chaps and.. well, just those, really.
Scary stuff. Like what Dolly Parton would wear if she was going to get a bike... 20 years ago..

*shiver*

[Slipstream]

Oh my god!!!!!!!!!

Slipstream, dear- are you quite well? PT? Particularly worrying is the guy with the Honcho moustache and bright orange foundation. I'm guessing he'll be modelling the leather chaps and.. well, just those, really.
Scary stuff. Like what Dolly Parton would wear if she was going to get a bike... 20 years ago..

*shiver*

The leather tassled chaps () were more ... intriguing (sp?) But the manly men in the G-Strings...*shiver* wonder if they added a sport sock or 3

[Big Dave]

I'm guessing he'll be modelling the leather chaps and.. well, just those, really.

*shiver*

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