Suggestion for women's riding gear

[Big Dog]

I wear Icon jackets and being a DD in the boobs they fit well, but I do wear a fairly hardcore sports bra. They usually have an adjustable waist so you can tighten if needed. The jackets are waist length so no need for worrying about hip size. The hips have to be taken into account in the pants. For me, custom made leather pants are a must - small waist and big ass
You are going to have to spend a bit of time trying gear on. It will be boring and frustrating.

As for the Shoei, I have one and I liked the fit but the wind noise is terrible, and I have not experienced noise that in cheaper helmets.

That is always the challenge.
Men have a few shapes.
Stick, athletic, sausage and beer belly. Otherwise our measurements tend to be reasonably generic.

Women on the other hand, you can have 4 people wearing the same tshirt in the same size and look nothing alike.
Women are like snow flakes. No 2 fit the exact same combination of gear.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[hellokitty]

A bra with an adjustable waist.


I know. I know. Just teasing.

OMG hahahhahahaha awesome if ya tits are at your waist.! Not yet

[hellokitty]

Women on the other hand, you can have 4 people wearing the same tshirt in the same size and look nothing alike.
Women are like snow flakes. No 2 fit the exact same combination of gear.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

Yep, the variation in sizing is ridiculous, which is how I got my first expensive jacket second hand. Man trying to get a cool gift for his wife
and imported an Icon jacket.
Epic fail for them, awesome bonus for me.

[Dragon]

When I bought my riding gear, I wanted a reputable brand, good armour and good weather protection. In my, admittedly limited, experience a woman will have slightly different priorities. Those things I mentioned will all be subordinate to appearance.

On the OP wanting a Shoei for his lady; I tend to look down my nose a bit when I see a guy wearing a thousand dollar helmet and his other half has a budget model. In that regard the choice of Shoei for her is good. But as others have said, fit is more important.

I have a Shoei NXR (RRP was $900 when I got it (didn't pay that))

The spare pillion helmet I have is an RS2

They both meet the same safety standards, and while granted I would trust my shoei coming out better the RS2 is fine for someone now and then

I ride daily and clock up alot of kms, I can't justify spending another 600+ on a spare helmet that gets used once a year

If I get married that will change however :P

[FJRider]

Man trying to get a cool gift for his wife

Men ... eh .. !!!!

Epic fail for them, awesome bonus for me.

The only important question ... (for YOU) ... Is there a downside .. ???

[Genie]

You want the best for your beloved....best she try it on, whether 2nd hand or new.
Personally, I'd go for new. Revit have some amazing fitting ladies jackets, I've just ordered a new one from overseas.
I can also recommend Draggin Jeans, they're amazing.
Get her the best boots, gloves and helmet.
Lots of happy and safe adventures for you both.