New summer leathers

[leigh_boy]

any suggestions i have had berik 2 piece for the last 7 years but they finaly have had their day, zips, stitching. I hate RST with a passion so i will not touch them.

so any recommendations?

 

[ttaskmaster]

I have a Frank Thomas set with perforated panels for ventilation. They serve me well enough.

 

[leigh_boy]

I had frank thomas / hein gerik < not sure on the spelling for winter some years back i wasn't overly impressed with them. but maybe thigns have moved on since 2007?

 

[ttaskmaster]

My FTs have been great, both Summer and Winter sets.

I'd not touch Hein Gericke kit if you paid me, though - It really was 50/50 on whether you got a decent bit of kit, or whether it fell to pieces a few weeks in... even on their high-end £400 triple waterproofed kevlar lined stuff.

 

[Fireskull]

What is your price range?

Get a custom made set

 

[leigh_boy]

What is your price range?

Get a custom made set

£800 max
i thought about im not really a fan of let me measure your inner leg sir lol

 

[ttaskmaster]

Keep an eye out at shows, rallies, festivals and so on that are local to bike accessories shops. Many have a stall to flog "last season's" kit, brand new, at insane prices - Both my jackets should have been £180 new, but were sold off for £30 a piece!!

 

[leigh_boy]

Keep an eye out at shows, rallies, festivals and so on that are local to bike accessories shops. Many have a stall to flog "last season's" kit, brand new, at insane prices - Both my jackets should have been £180 new, but were sold off for £30 a piece!!

bargin! the only event i go to is the ace to brighten run and hastings may day both have well passed but i guess i could wait till jan sales

 

[Fireskull]

With a budget like that I would head to the Bike show in november, should get a pretty good suit for that money.

 

[ZedPowered]

I have an Alpinestars Orbiter 1 piece that is really nice. They do it in a 2 piece too.

£580 so not the cheapest but fits me perfectly.

 

[edd1e]

With a budget like that I would head to the Bike show in november, should get a pretty good suit for that money.

This. Can usually get a bargain or haggle at the show.

 

[ttaskmaster]

hastings may day

^^ Co-incidentally, guess where I happened to find that bargain...?

 

[leigh_boy]

^^ Co-incidentally, guess where I happened to find that bargain...?

happy days il probably wait till may now as movomber is to close to Christmas and i tend to ***** money then

 

[Draeger]

Look at Dainese kit. I can't praise it highly enough.

Sold my size Euro 50 Dainese 'K' 1 piece recently as it appeared to have shrunk.

Bought another Dainese 'K' 2 piece immediately afterwards on the Bay, this time 54 trousers and a 56 jacket. Think I snapped a bargain up as I blagged them for £70 They were the guys spare suit and he said he had worn them a handful of times. They are like new as far as I can tell.

I've also recently bought a Dainese Superspeed Tex jacket which is quite possibly the best looking and feeling jacket I've clapped eyes on. I know Dainese kit isn't made in Italy anymore but I've always found it to be top quality stuff. Just be aware if you are buying from a distance - online or eBay etc - that fit is important and can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. It can also vary depending on whether you go 1 piece or 2 piece. You could be really sneaky like I did and visit your local Dainese dealer, try on a few different suit combos and leave without buying. Then you have an idea of sizing and can order online with confidence!