Leather suit tailoring in Wellington?

**2Slow50** · 23rd May 2008, 19:59

Does anyone know where I can get a Alpinestars 1pce suit custom tailored for my specific size?

I am about 190cm and pretty much consist of skin, bone and a small amount of muscle = P (weight reductions

).. but seriously, I am skinnier than your average jo-blogs and feel like a fish in my current Shift suit. I want something that feels like a second skin, something that is uncomfortable to stand in but is perfect in the riding position.

I am fairly set on Alpinestars as I have read only great reviews on their gear and the current items I have of theirs, I have been very impressed with..

So, does anyone know of a NZ retail store than can arrange this sort of request for me? If not, anywhere online that can do this?

If worst comes to worse, I will need to buy the suit and take it to a leather tailor to see what they can do for me.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

**sugilite:Me** · 24th May 2008, 01:14

Why don't you go and see Dusty at Leda Leathers...think he is in Lower Hutt. You will get the best custom fit race suit you ever did see. You will not regret it.

**Nasty** · 24th May 2008, 05:53

Agree Wen I saw your post Leda leathers came to mind ... great work at very good prices.

**Quasievil** · 24th May 2008, 06:14

LEDA dont make Alpinestars though do they ?

**Nasty** · 24th May 2008, 06:41

Originally Posted by Quasievil

LEDA dont make Alpinestars though do they ?

Good point from what I have seen of his work he does rival them.

**Quasievil** · 24th May 2008, 07:15

Originally Posted by Nasty

Good point from what I have seen of his work he does rival them.

Who doesnt lol

**2Slow50** · 24th May 2008, 07:29

Lol.. what are your opinions?

If I am after the absolute best, are there other brands I should be considering?

Does anyone have contact details for Dusty? I have searched Leda etc on Google and the whitepages but couldn't find anything.

Thanks for the suggestions btw

**2Slow50** · 24th May 2008, 07:35

No worries, I found some contact details for Dusty

Leda Leathers
Dusty (Mark Stewart)
15 Kingsley Street, Stokes Valley:
04 934 6510

Hopefully these are still current, it looks like an old website that I got them off..

**NZsarge** · 24th May 2008, 08:35

I have a jacket made by Dusty and i'm pretty happy with it, I did'nt quite get what I was after but that is part my fault anyway so yes that's a recommendation but also consider Celtic Leathers in Pahiatua (I know Pahiatua is'nt Wellington) this guy I believe is top notch, he does alterations and builds from scratch.
He's not as cheap as Dusty but he has a fair few more strings to his bow if you will.
He's a decent guy and very interesting to talk to. Some very interesting stuff.

**Skunk** · 24th May 2008, 08:42

That's his current details.. I'm getting some TradeMe leathers adjusted now.

Ring him first - he works from home. Several top NZ racers use his leathers and he'll repair any leather including bondage stuff. DAHIK.

**NZsarge** · 24th May 2008, 08:45

Originally Posted by Skunk

That's his current details.. I'm getting some TradeMe leathers adjusted now.

Ring him first - he works from home. Several top NZ racers use his leathers and he'll repair any leather including bondage stuff. DAHIK.

bondage stuff........dodgy bugger!

**Quasievil** · 24th May 2008, 09:14

I dont mind pointing out www.quasimoto.co.nz purveyors of top quality one pice custom leathers with a 3-4 week turn around for $1595 including custom colours. With features of Modern suits, like pre curve fit, Titanium external armours, CE approval anywhere , AND THE ONLY ONE QUADRIPLE STITCHED.

so if you can handle the best give us a call

QUASIMOTO GET INTO IT

BWAAHHHH

**2Slow50** · 24th May 2008, 10:05

Thanks for the suggestions, I will certainly check out these options.

RE Quassi: I have heard that the leather on the Quassi gear is a little stiffer than other top brands. To be honest I'm not sure if this is fact or myth... What do you have to say about this? I would appreciate anyone else's input who own or have used Quassi 1pce suits on this question.. No disrespect or discredit to Quassi intended here by the way, just investigating my options.

Also, what sort of price should I be looking at to have a suit tailored?