Recommendations for leathers
Recommendations for leathers
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Walter Sobchak

Original Poster:

5,739 posts

254 months

Saturday 20th February 2021
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After the very helpful new crash helmet recommendation a few weeks ago I think it’s new leathers time too as my current Alpinestars one piece is ancient!.
Budget is about £600, I’m not too fussed if they’re one piece or two piece my riding is mostly weekend morning blasts and going to be doing some track days this year too, I’m 6’1” and just under 14st.
Any advice appreciated.

cerberaperv

86 posts

155 months

Saturday 20th February 2021
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I found RST track evo good value, and they slide well too!

RST have also brought out a set with integrated airbag which is worth checking out.

I buy most of my gear from sportsbike shop, who have a 365 day returns policy. Buy 3 sets on say your Visa card. Try them on at home, see what suits you and return the other two.

Pebbles167

4,598 posts

182 months

Saturday 20th February 2021
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Can't fault RST stuff.

I had an Alpinestars two piece, lovely, but not enough to justify the price increase over some other brands.

My RST Tractech one piece I used for trackdays and racing, was always comfy, and did well when I came off at over 70mph.

Walter Sobchak

Original Poster:

5,739 posts

254 months

Saturday 20th February 2021
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Thanks for the recommendation I will check them out.

sociopath

3,433 posts

96 months

Saturday 20th February 2021
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Before they went but I had some Frank Thomas gear made from kangaroo leather, so much comfier and less restricting. May be worth looking at if someone else does that