Track day leathers?

[LTPC]

I'm looking at getting into track days in the near future so am starting to research the protective gear I will need. What I'm struggling to decide is whether to go for a 1 piece or 2 piece leather suit. They are a big investment so I'm leaning towards a 2 piece because its increased comfort means I would likely use them for road riding too and therefore get more use out of them. That said I don't won't to cut down on protection on the track. For those of you that ride tracks days would you recommend just accepting the cost and going with a 1 piece that will be just for track use or is a quality 2 piece still going to offer ample protection?

[caspernz]

Try renting a set of 1 and 2 pc leathers to start with, then decide for yourself. If you're gonna do long days on the road, then I'd suggest a 2 pc for practicality. Provided the 2 pc set has proper connecting zips it's not an issue for the track.

[BMWST?]

I wouldnt say a 2 pce set is inherently more comfortable than a 1 peice ,or that a 2 pce offers less protection than a 1 peice.A 2 peice is slightly more user freindly for a road user.
Ie when you stop for a coffee or whatever you can take the jacket off.
Slightly easier /more convenient to put on or take off if slightly slower.

[tigertim20]

2 peice will be fine. Have ridden TD's with 2 eice for years, an have performed awesomely in the event of bins

[LTPC]

Thanks for the responses guys. Sounds like a 2 piece will be ok for track work. I usually wear my textiles for longer road trips but figured if I have 2 piece for track days I could use it on the road as well so I didn't feel so bad about spending all that money it haha.

[HenryDorsetCase]

You kind of DO get what you pay for. Fit is key. and you want a full circumferential zip.

[BuzzardNZ]

Ask Ed.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ce-suit-anyone

[nzspokes]

+1 for 2 piece. Full waist zip and you are sorted, then can use it on the road.

FYI You just look silly wearing a Onsie on the road. Unless you love the Poweranger look. And I guess it would be hard to poop if you need to.

[Kickaha]

FYI You just look silly wearing a Onsie on the road. Unless you love the Poweranger look. And I guess it would be hard to poop if you need to.

Rubbish, you look no more a power ranger then some of the couloured two piece, toilet stops are the only disadvantage

[WristTwister]

2 piece is just way more practical, on and off the track. It also means you can change or replace the top or bottom to suit your needs.

[nzspokes]

Rubbish, you look no more a power ranger then some of the couloured two piece, toilet stops are the only disadvantage

A bright matching 2 piece still makes you look a wally. This I would agree.

[Ocean1]

Unless you love the Poweranger look.

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[nzspokes]

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Always be Batman...........

[Moi]

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So which have you ordered?

[Ocean1]

So which have you ordered?

Hulk.

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