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Thread: Advice on leathers please

  1. #16
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    I wear Dainese. (So does Rossi) They are good... had 'em for YEARS.
    Raced in them, toured in them, weekend tripped in them, crashed in them, got fatter as I got older in them and had to have them expanded. Still going strong
    "...New Zealanders, for all their faults, have virtues that are precious: an unwillingness to be intimidated by the new, the formidable, or class systems; trust in situations where there would otherwise be none; compassion for the underdog; a sense of responsibility for people in difficulty; not undertaking to do something without seeing it through - "
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    Get Spidi, better than both.
    Speed doesn't kill people.
    Stupidity kills people.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lou Girardin
    Get Spidi, better than both.
    and available now at your local AMPS accessory department?

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    I have heard bad things about Spidi
    To every man upon this earth
    Death cometh sooner or late
    And how can a man die better
    Than facing fearful odds
    For the ashes of his fathers
    And the temples of his Gods

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sniper
    I have heard bad things about Spidi
    a powerful argument there.

    you'll have trouble coming up with a refutation for that 'un, Lou.

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    Im looking for genuine advise here guys, not smartarse comments Fish.
    To every man upon this earth
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    Than facing fearful odds
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    And the temples of his Gods

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sniper
    Im looking for genuine advise here guys, not smartarse comments Fish.
    seriously, any one-piece suit in the $1.5 - $2K price bracket from any of the brands already mentioned is going to be both well made and under a manufacturers warranty of reasonable term.

    I already gave you all the genuine advice you need.

    just buy the one that fits best and remember it will stretch a little from new.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fish
    seriously, any one-piece suit in the $1.5 - $2K price bracket from any of the brands already mentioned is going to be both well made and under a manufacturers warranty of reasonable term.

    I already gave you all the genuine advice you need.

    just buy the one that fits best and remember it will stretch a little from new.
    Ok, thanks.
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    fit and comfort are the main drivers surely followed by style and cost when shopping in that price range

    I prefer the look of alpinestars myself, but each to there own.


    :slap:

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    Yea, Im just after who prefers what and why. Also if you have any opinions on either.
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    I've just upgraded all my gear to Alpinestars leather.
    TZ1 jacket
    Track pants
    Quality is great and fit is excellent. Feel a bit more confident with some good quality gear on.
    Take a little while to break in and mould to you.

    Had an off at Manfield whilst wearing the new stuff, glad I had that gear on with all the protection they provide. My new leathers are nicely scuffed in.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fish
    and available now at your local AMPS accessory department?
    What are you trying to say?
    Questioning my integrity perhaps?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fish
    a powerful argument there.

    you'll have trouble coming up with a refutation for that 'un, Lou.
    I've heard good things about Spidi.
    There, refuted!
    Speed doesn't kill people.
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    The back of the knee on the spidi and spyke leather pants (seperates) are so uncomftable for me, they have a seam there which nips and bunches.... maybe i'm a strange shape.

    I have the Tz-1 Jacket too (all black)

    And I want these, but i'm pissed at paying NZ new prices when i see teh cost of 'em in the states and UK.

    Does any one know if i would need to pay import $$ ? as the price is nearly half from overseas.

    * edit speeelin


    :slap:

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    I've got a Spidi set and love it.

    It really will come down to you trying on different sets and seeing what fits your "body type" the best.

    Also the colour will probably influence you the most ... go on laugh ... I bet it bloody will!!!!
    Not even with yours!!!

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