Proof that "most expensive doesn't equal best"

[k14]

Helmet: Shoei XR1000 and Shoei Raid
Jacket for commuting: Black leather, with lots of scrapes, $50 off trademe.
Leathers: Spidi 2 piece (long rides and racing)
Gloves: Alpinestars SP-1 (summer and racing) and Teknic Chicane (commuting)
Boots: Alpinestars SMX

[dhunt]

Well what I wear depends on distance going etc.

Helmet: HJC CL-14
Jacket: Leather
Gloves: Spool Leather (water proof)
Boots: Steel Cap Work boots (to be replaced when I get the $$)
Pants: Round town - draggin jeans, out of town- leathers.

David

[Zapf]

Helmet: Shoie XR1000
Jacket: Triumph Expidition jacket with knox protector
Back protector: Dainese back protector
Pants: Triumph .... textile pants with knox protector
Boots: Sidi Verterbra
Gloves: Spidi H2Out (leaks!)

[kneescraper]

Cool to see such a wide range of branded riding gear used.

[bgd]

Arai Tour X (Arai RV as spare)
Wolf 2 piece leathers
Boots:
Sidi for summer (leak impressively)
Altberg All Weather Hogs for the winter (brilliant)
KTM Summer gloves (all year round - heated grips)
Gerbing heated jacket (depths of winter but could have done with it this morning)
Cheap waterproofs