Re: Leathers HELP!
 

I'm on it

Re: Alpinestars leathers jacket advice please.
 

yeah they look nice too

thx for the advice

Re: Alpinestars leathers jacket advice please.
 

Nope, I'm not really one of those folks who buys biking branded stuff for hanging about in :)

Re: Alpinestars leathers jacket advice please.
 

hi all, thanks for all your advice, in the end i ended up getting a FURYGAN ATTACK jacket
RRP £400, however i managed to get it for £300 as there was a 20% sale and my brilliant dad managed to haggle the price down to £300.

thanks again for the advice on the A* jacket, tried it on in J+S and it felt thin and pants, it only had single seams on the stitching, whereas the Furygan has double on most, as well as a descent back protector ( not crappy thin CE shiz, which is 0.005mm thick lol)

Re: Alpinestars leathers jacket advice please.
 

whats with the random Alpinestars bashing? I have a leather jacket and leather/ textile pants and rate them highly.

Re: Alpinestars leathers jacket advice please.
 

I have two alpinestars leather jackets, and both I am happy with. The only grip I have is the toggles on the jacket arn't very strong, but other than that I trust the kit will do a good job of protecting me if I had an off.

I tried on lots of other clothing brands, but alpinestars fits me the most comfiest and the best, given my slim (skinny) figure and long (gangly) limbs

Re: Alpinestars leathers jacket advice please.
 

I had been debating the Alpinestars Octane jacket for ages, eventually treated myself to it at the bike show (after trying it on 3 times throughout the day!) first leather jacket, had textiles previously but it feels really solid and still comfortable, fits me well which is surprising as I had to get the last on the rack (58) only had chance to wear it a couple of times, must get some thermal layers. but I found it to be really comfortable and I really like it but I do admit the choice was pretty much cosmetic but I'm pleased with the results. :)

Roll on the warmer weather so I can get some more use out of it :D

Re: Alpinestars leathers jacket advice please.
 

I'm a bit of a lethers hoarder/ crash tester as anyone that knows me will confirm.

Personally I don't like A* just don't seem to fit me properly -
- Dianese I don't trust crashed a few times and wore through too easily
- Scott leathers great fit once broken in - great protection
I have never had any real issues with Frank Thomas leathers even after a couple of high speed crashes and just brought another 1 piece for £200 from work - but some people hate them!
I also got some Berik and Spyke leathers - so far they are a good fit after breaking in luckily not crashed yet.

George white's currently have some excellent deals in the outlet stores if you have a look (no I work in bike sales and outlet has nothing to do with me apart from taking my money lol!)

Re: Leathers HELP!
 

Yes, they are excellent quality and very good value for the cost. HTH. ;)