Leather suit advice

**Bren_chch** · 8th April 2005, 23:34

Hi

I've had real issues in NZ trying to find a semi ok suit for racing that isint really expensive, i've found a company in the states and i'm thinking about getting a suit from them, but would like some advice first. The suit i am looking at getting in from the states is:

Joe Rocket
GPX One Piece Suit
1.4mm Cowhide
Plastic body armor
Dual density spine pad
Full Flex™ windproof stretch panels in sleeves, legs and crotch
Beveled knee sliders
Molded shoulder vents
Low profile Nu-buck leather collar
Nu-buck leather cuff, with two stage adjuster
Curved sleeves and legs

(picture attached)

BUT i'd like to know if I could get anything near the same in NZ for a similar price... the price in NZ dollars including delivery is $797.92. Is this a good price or could i get something similar local?

Many thanks

**NinjaBoy** · 9th April 2005, 01:32

I bought a sample suit off these guys : http://www.m3apparel.co.nz off trademe.... Unfortunately it was too small but the quality looked good. It had all the same features as my Alpinestar that I finally ended up with less the ventilation panels.
It had the hard armour in shoulders, elbows and knees. Looked like the stitching was up to scratch but never really tried it on a ride. They are good to deal with though...

**Bren_chch** · 9th April 2005, 11:05

Thanks, do you think $797.92 is ok for that suit from the states?

**NinjaBoy** · 9th April 2005, 11:21

I'm not overly famaliar with the Joe Rocket brand but I have seen it around. ~NZD$800 + 12.5% GST is not bad, in the shops (if they have any stock) you're looking between $1200 - $2000

**Bren_chch** · 9th April 2005, 11:27

awesome thanks for your time...

I'd like some more feedback from others if possible.

Cheers

**Bartman10** · 14th April 2005, 19:22

I've had good dealings with a chap called Frans in Belgium selling Dainese suits, which have a fantastic reputation. Try www.dainese.be Another which I've also had some dealings with is a really nice guy called Mike at www.daineseclothing.com and a further shop that specialises in alpinestars is www.motostrano.com. I've found the europeans are much easier to deal with than the americans. The yanks aren't keen to export and real anal about credit card security. My advice is set up an email contact with who ever you are dealing with and then ring them. It's much faster to deal with people on the phone. With email it takes a whole day or more to have your quesions awnsered.

Sorry I don't know much about Joe Rocket. Check magazines such as superbike and performance bikes to see what brands the test riders are wearing. Their leathers get 'tested' regularly and the good brands stand up to it. But really the biggest factor is size. All the best.

**Bartman10** · 14th April 2005, 19:33

I just found this at motostrano. Pretty good deal if they've got it in your size. Furter bit of advice is look look look, don't buy the first thing you see.

http://store.yahoo.com/motostrano/alp1su.html

Cheers.

**750Y** · 15th April 2005, 11:42

www.newenough.com
they have usually got some reasonably cheap stuff

**That Guy** · 15th April 2005, 11:47

Kangaroo hide is more expensive but its a lot lighter and 4 times more resistant to abrasion than cow hide...

**James Deuce** · 15th April 2005, 12:15

Originally Posted by That Guy

Kangaroo hide is more expensive but its a lot lighter and 4 times more resistant to abrasion than cow hide...

Plus one dead kangaroo is one less threat to our mototrcycling brethren in Australia.

**motochap** · 18th March 2006, 11:23

I recommend you these two url www.rizcorp.biz and www.torquestar.com
i purchased leather suit and glove and really excelent quality. I think these guys are manufacturer as they sent me suit exactly according to my size.
they range from 500 to 1200. real great deal

**Sniper** · 18th March 2006, 13:43

Mate, this thread is almost a year old. Bren has a suit now (ugly one).

**cowpoos** · 18th March 2006, 13:51

Originally Posted by Bartman10

I just found this at motostrano. Pretty good deal if they've got it in your size. Furter bit of advice is look look look, don't buy the first thing you see.

http://store.yahoo.com/motostrano/alp1su.html

Cheers.

my alpinestars suit is from motostrano....good company to deal with...awesome prices...took 2wks to my door...and you can get the same gear in NZ so you can go try it on first then get the credit card out and order whatyou want from them....

**Bren_chch** · 18th March 2006, 21:37

Originally Posted by motochap

I recommend you these two url www.rizcorp.biz and www.torquestar.com
i purchased leather suit and glove and really excelent quality. I think these guys are manufacturer as they sent me suit exactly according to my size.
they range from 500 to 1200. real great deal

this is good timing, i'm looking at a new suit, so cheers!