Leather suit tailoring in Wellington?

[NZsarge]

You should go close to getting into a top grade custom made suit for that money I would think.
I know you could get a suit for less but most of the you get what you pay for.

[Quasievil]

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?

We use 1.4mm A grade cowhide (the best we can buy), treated in skin friendly processes, the leather softens up very quickly and after that process they are very soft and more comfortable. I know alot of brands have soft comfy leather to start with and to be honest I dont know how they achieve it, however based on our product performance on and off the track im reluctant to change anything in this regard.

[Owl]

We use 1.4mm A grade cowhide (the best we can buy), treated in skin friendly processes, the leather softens up very quickly and after that process they are very soft and more comfortable. I know alot of brands have soft comfy leather to start with and to be honest I dont know how they achieve it, however based on our product performance on and off the track im reluctant to change anything in this regard.

Tanners oil perhaps? I gave your pants 3 applications with this and they certainly softened.

[k14]

There is also www.tigerangel.com.au

I have just ordered a set from them, will be about the same price as you say for your alpinestars. I have a similar problem, tall and skinny. so nothing fits me properly off the shelf. Good luck.

[pete376403]

I've got a Leda one piece suit that is about 35 or so years old. I believe it's the first one piece Dusty made It's still in pretty good condition after 16 years of speedway and other use. Been patched on the left knee a few times and the zip replaced once. The guy makes really good gear. (it cost me $100 new iback then, prices may have moved since)

[Skunk]

Yeah Pete - they have. He's now saying about $1000 dollars.

He made Fishes (fi5hy on KB) leathers complete with gold fins!