Shopping for good quality textile gear on a budget

[DrunkenMistake]

What size jacket are you? I have a Revit jacket and liner, cant remember which make but it stung me something like $500 - $600 at a bike shop about a year ago, been a bloody good jacket.

[Mikeonabike]

Hi guys,

I'm new to the sport, only just got my license and next on the list is to sort out what safety gear I need, while I'm looking for a bike of course. Ideally I'll end up on a dual sport bike, I have my eye on a couple of KLX250s at the moment, so fingers crossed.
Anyway, I went for a trip to the local bike shop today and tried on some helmets, gloves, jackets and pants. I'm only new and don't really know where I'm heading with riding, aiming for a mix of touring, commuting and some off road, want to keep my skin but don't want to go out and buy really expensive kit that is way to flash for my needs.
Anyone willing to offer a bit of an experienced opinion on the following gear?
Helmet
Jacket
Pants
Warm Weather Gloves
Colder Weather Gloves

Would be awesome to hear your thoughts.

Is this gear too cheap to be useful?
Ok for someone that plans to be doing the kind of riding I'm talking about?
Do you have better suggestions?

One thing that is a bit of a problem is that there is so much kit out there it's hard to know what to look for, what's better etc etc. Then of course is the trying it on to see what fits, not so many options in Welly for trying on lots of different kit.

The gear I've mentioned seemed to fit pretty well, comfortable, looked pretty rugged and safe, but I really don't know, it's still cheapish kind of kit isn't it?

Cheers
Mike

[DrunkenMistake]

The helmet im not too sure on, I havnt had experiance with those tyres, I have herd stories of them riding back due to the shape when you get to 100km/h but your legally aloud to do that speed .. so meh
The Jacket looks sweet, I wish I had something similar with the neck thing, looks warm and snug,
The 'Warmer weather' Gloves, forget it, get 'all season' leather gloves, they are basicly summer gloves, I have some that I use all seasons, but if you are a softy when it comes to your hands then they arnt ideal for winter, I would recomend some Astars like these http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-387510409.htm I started off with them and they were great, really warm, water proof and comfy, they will do you for winter and summer, but during summer they will cause your hands to sweat, but its bearable
Hope this helps man.