Newbie questions about gear

[Mikkel]

Last tuesday I went out and bought my new stuff... And it's a nice feeling being decked out properly! I've now ridden quite a few kms in the new gear and he's my impressions:

Helmet: Shoei XR 1000
Very very nice helmet - exceptional value if you can live without the graphics. I've ordered a few extras (breathguard, chin curtain, pinlock and tinted visors) and am looking forward to seeing what that will do. But the helmet is nice and light, well ventilated and fits perfectly.

Boots: Sidi Vertigo Corsa
Hadn't planned on going for such expensive boots, but the ankle support in these beauties is awesome and they were the most comfortable boots I could find - and I believe I've tried almost everything there was in stock in Chch. Nice features such as symmetric tensioning around the calves and ventilation openings on the side (note to self, close them when it starts raining).

Leathers: Alpinstars 2 piece suit
I went for the TX-1 jacket and the track pants and I'm very pleased with the fit, feel and finish of these products. Extremely comfortable as well with an excellent ventilation system and zip-out liner. The armor feels nice and robust without the kit being bulky. Also, the black colour looks cool against the yellow learners plate

[DingoZ]

Hi ya.

i went for a gear package from a bike dealer. Package included . RJAYS Cordura Jkt, with body armour in all the right places and removable thermal lining. Trousers same deal with body armour and removable liner. Gloves (waterproof and knuckle protectors). Boots, and lastly a HJC Full face Helmet. all for around $750.00.

Went this way instead of leathers as I will be riding for commuting mainly - and this is good stuff in the wet conditions. Plus will still be practical on the long rides as well.

Tip that was passed on to me as well.... It's got to be comfortable on you, and it doesn't necesasarily have to be the most expensive to protect you.

Have fun

[NZsarge]

Last tuesday I went out and bought my new stuff... And it's a nice feeling being decked out properly! I've now ridden quite a few kms in the new gear and he's my impressions:

Helmet: Shoei XR 1000
Very very nice helmet - exceptional value if you can live without the graphics. I've ordered a few extras (breathguard, chin curtain, pinlock and tinted visors) and am looking forward to seeing what that will do. But the helmet is nice and light, well ventilated and fits perfectly.

Boots: Sidi Vertigo Corsa
Hadn't planned on going for such expensive boots, but the ankle support in these beauties is awesome and they were the most comfortable boots I could find - and I believe I've tried almost everything there was in stock in Chch. Nice features such as symmetric tensioning around the calves and ventilation openings on the side (note to self, close them when it starts raining).

Leathers: Alpinstars 2 piece suit
I went for the TX-1 jacket and the track pants and I'm very pleased with the fit, feel and finish of these products. Extremely comfortable as well with an excellent ventilation system and zip-out liner. The armor feels nice and robust without the kit being bulky. Also, the black colour looks cool against the yellow learners plate

Very very nice...

[jade]

I desperately wanted leather gear and finally got it for my 21st,
I wont ever wear anything else.. Splash out once and keep it forever
alpinestars uses the same stitching patterns in their off the rack suits as they do In their highest race suits... mine fits like a glove..
all in black, 1 piece, gloves and boots.
like I say, buy once - splash out for something that will last