What brand/model leathers around 500 euros (1000 NZ)

[jimdaworm]

I would like to buy some reasonable leathers (Preferably somthing available in Europe)

Not sure about 1 pc or 2 pc.

I would like it to have decent back protection or be able to use my current full backprotector inside of it.

Any ideas?

[sAsLEX]

Personally would suggest keeping your current back protector if its the strap on kind as it keeps it snug against your bak, whilst the foam ones in leathers aint that great and can move around

[jimdaworm]

Ok, the current one I have is this:
http://www.thesparcoshop.com/acatalog/301955.jpg

My only worry is that my suite will have to fit over the top of it.

[sAsLEX]

Ok, the current one I have is this:
http://www.thesparcoshop.com/acatalog/301955.jpg

My only worry is that my suite will have to fit over the top of it.

Should be fine, I removed the foam pad that my leathers had in it initially and fits fine with my Spidi backprotector under which are rather thick

[jimdaworm]

Thanks for the info, any brands or models you recommend or recommend I don´t buy?

[The_Dover]

Have a look for a Heine Gericke shop.

[dawnrazor]

Have a look for a Heine Gericke shop.

hein gerike are top class gear at VERY reasonable prices....now theres an idea

try furygan, AXO or even alpinestars or spidi if you can find 'em on sale, you'll get alot for that kinda money just don't go too cheap - look in the bike press

[Quasievil]

I would like to buy some reasonable leathers (Preferably somthing available in Europe)

Not sure about 1 pc or 2 pc.

I would like it to have decent back protection or be able to use my current full backprotector inside of it.

Any ideas?

Yeah Buy Quasimoto, its available in Europe, go two piece unless youre on the track one peice is nothin but a pain in the arse, Especially in Summer

[Paulus]

Visit www.market2ruote.it and look around. There is quite a bit to be had for about 500 Euros (or a little more) including quite a few Dainese, Spidi, Spyke and Alpinestars suits. A friend has bought off them before and their shipping was quick. You'll get stung for freight and GST as well but you can avoid duty as long as it is clear that this is a motorcycle protective suit and not a fashion leather item.

[Paulus]

Scratch that advice on importing into NZ - I just noticed that you're in Spain. Might be useful info for others considering it though.

Also I have had truely excellent service over the years from Frans at Bimoto in Belgium (www.bimoto.be). You need to keep a watch on the site for good specials as they often sell out fast.

[jimdaworm]

Thanks everyone, today I am going shopping here in Madrid, I will tell you how I get on

[MVnut]

Why don't ya scoot up to Andorra.......

[jimdaworm]

Andorra is over rated. I ended up buying some SPIDI leathers for 550 euros and a SHOEI Raid II helmet for 255 and some gloves that cost me 75 apparently they are made of Kangaroo skin

[sAsLEX]

Andorra is over rated. I ended up buying some SPIDI leathers for 550 euros and a SHOEI Raid II helmet for 255 and some gloves that cost me 75 apparently they are made of Kangaroo skin

Cool.

I got roo skin for my gloves as well.

There is a German company that uses stingray hide in there gloves.

[RabidTraNZiT]

Cool.

I got roo skin for my gloves as well.

There is a German company that uses stingray hide in there gloves.

I spent 20 years as a tannery / dyeshop technician. Both of these have huge abrasion and tear resistance, and we played round with ostrich as well, the leg skins were bloody strong. How it is tanned makes a difference too but most manufacturers use chrome-tanned, perhaps with some polymers for water resistance.

The advantage of these over cow hide is that when you reduce the thickness of the cow hide to less than 1.2-1.3mm, you are shaving out the portion that gives it its strength. Good gloves need to be thin. This isn't a problem with 'roo, ray and ostrich leather, as they are OK down to 0.8-0.9mm.

Any of these are fine, although Steve Irvin prolly wouldn't be seen dead in the Ray skin gloves