Wolf or Spidi? - SV650.org

27-10-09, 09:56 PM

I know this should really be in the gear section but I know more people view here and I need to make a reasonably quick decision, as in this week.
I have been given a price of £450 for a two piece Spidi Scarface, and the same for a Wolf set. They both fit very well so I need something to base my decision on. Does anyone have and good/bad/indifferent experience of either brand/suit?
Poll added for quick responses

rictus01 · 27-10-09, 10:02 PM

I've got a wolf two piece, had it for about 6 years now, never had a problem with it at all.

Cheers Mark.

Dave20046 · 27-10-09, 10:04 PM

Is it off the peg?

27-10-09, 10:14 PM

MY wolf textiles have lasted me over 2 years, hardly look used.

Seem very good quality products.

27-10-09, 10:33 PM

Cheers fellas.
Both suits are off the peg. I have found a few online reviews but neither seem to stand out above the other.

Dave20046 · 27-10-09, 10:37 PM

I've heard loadsa good bout wolf not heard loads bout spidi. I'd be inclined to say whichever fits the best though.

Balky001 · 29-10-09, 10:09 PM

I've had Wolf and Spidi leathers. I didn't like the Spidi 2 piece much, leather was OK but not flexible so fitting wasn't great and wear was OK but lining aged quickly. The Wolf 1 piece fits well and that's largely down to the cut and finish. Good quality leather. Had made for me in their shop in Leigh on Sea but was a standard 42 so not 'tailor' fitted but made by order, all for £500.

Dave20046 · 29-10-09, 10:17 PM

sounds good

30-10-09, 09:32 AM

I may be wrong here, but I seem to remember from a conversation with Harpers, it's only the 1pc suits that are made down in in Leigh-on-sea with the jackets and trousers being made offshore.

Still a good product - My first 1 pc was wolf. Never crashed in it; just lost too much weight for it to fit properly. I then bought Spyke which was also great and held up very well in a couple of offs. Now have Dainese, which the genreal consenus on here suggests that it is toilet paper!

See what happens if I ever test it out, but for right now, the fit is perfect.

I have changed my last two sets because of fit rather than them wearing out/failing.

Dave20046 · 30-10-09, 10:06 AM

If I get to exhaust/destroy my current suit I'd definitely be interested in a wolf tailor made one for around the £500 mark.
Current suit is also reported toilet paper but mine held up fine in a 40-50mph road crash, I would still guess both the brands mentioned would be of a better quality though.

View Poll Results: Do I buy Wolf or Spidi leathers?
Wolf	10	71.43%
Spidi	4	28.57%
Neither and my suggestion is posted below	0	0%
Voters: 14. You may not vote on this poll

27-10-09, 09:56 PM	#1
svrich Guest Posts: n/a	Wolf or Spidi? I know this should really be in the gear section but I know more people view here and I need to make a reasonably quick decision, as in this week. I have been given a price of £450 for a two piece Spidi Scarface, and the same for a Wolf set. They both fit very well so I need something to base my decision on. Does anyone have and good/bad/indifferent experience of either brand/suit? Poll added for quick responses

27-10-09, 10:02 PM	#2
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Wolf or Spidi? I've got a wolf two piece, had it for about 6 years now, never had a problem with it at all. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

27-10-09, 10:04 PM	#3
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: Wolf or Spidi? Is it off the peg? __________________

27-10-09, 10:14 PM	#4
Sally Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Wolf or Spidi? MY wolf textiles have lasted me over 2 years, hardly look used. Seem very good quality products.

27-10-09, 10:33 PM	#5
svrich Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Wolf or Spidi? Cheers fellas. Both suits are off the peg. I have found a few online reviews but neither seem to stand out above the other.

27-10-09, 10:37 PM	#6
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: Wolf or Spidi? I've heard loadsa good bout wolf not heard loads bout spidi. I'd be inclined to say whichever fits the best though. __________________

29-10-09, 10:09 PM	#7
Balky001 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Leigh - on - Sea, Essex. Posts: 1,491	Re: Wolf or Spidi? I've had Wolf and Spidi leathers. I didn't like the Spidi 2 piece much, leather was OK but not flexible so fitting wasn't great and wear was OK but lining aged quickly. The Wolf 1 piece fits well and that's largely down to the cut and finish. Good quality leather. Had made for me in their shop in Leigh on Sea but was a standard 42 so not 'tailor' fitted but made by order, all for £500. __________________ SV650SK3 - GSXR600K2 - GSXR750K6 - ZX636RC1H - HD Sportster 1200 - CBR600F 2012 - GSXR1000K7 - Triumph Bonneville T100 2019 - Aprilia Tuono 660

29-10-09, 10:17 PM	#8
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: Wolf or Spidi? sounds good __________________

30-10-09, 09:32 AM	#9
lukemillar Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Wolf or Spidi? I may be wrong here, but I seem to remember from a conversation with Harpers, it's only the 1pc suits that are made down in in Leigh-on-sea with the jackets and trousers being made offshore. Still a good product - My first 1 pc was wolf. Never crashed in it; just lost too much weight for it to fit properly. I then bought Spyke which was also great and held up very well in a couple of offs. Now have Dainese, which the genreal consenus on here suggests that it is toilet paper! See what happens if I ever test it out, but for right now, the fit is perfect. I have changed my last two sets because of fit rather than them wearing out/failing. Last edited by lukemillar; 30-10-09 at 09:33 AM.

30-10-09, 10:06 AM	#10
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: Wolf or Spidi? If I get to exhaust/destroy my current suit I'd definitely be interested in a wolf tailor made one for around the £500 mark. Current suit is also reported toilet paper but mine held up fine in a 40-50mph road crash, I would still guess both the brands mentioned would be of a better quality though. __________________

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