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Old 10-01-09, 05:08 PM   #51
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In that case...got any contact details to post?
The best bloke to speak to is someone called Phil at their Leigh branch, 01702 482016/7. He wasn't in today but is in the week.
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Old 10-01-09, 06:45 PM   #52
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get some leathers on ebay. I got a olf jacket for £50 and trousers for 20! Fit well too but you have to be careful with sizes - you could always sell them on if they dont fit well. for example -
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=150319311127
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Old 11-01-09, 12:11 AM   #53
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Yes, Furygan looks like good valued and quality gear. I''m also considering Wolf as I live about 3 minutes from where they make them in Leigh on Sea in Essex, but Furygan is definiately another make to consider
The Wolfs you buy in the shops off the peg are not the same Wolf as the made to measure stuff that is made in Leigh on Sea. Off the peg stuff is made by a company called Madif in Hong Kong. This is actually a good thing as Madif also make all Arlen Ness and Berik leathers. They have their own factory so quality control is really high and they are well worth the money.
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Old 11-01-09, 02:21 PM   #54
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The Wolfs you buy in the shops off the peg are not the same Wolf as the made to measure stuff that is made in Leigh on Sea. Off the peg stuff is made by a company called Madif in Hong Kong. This is actually a good thing as Madif also make all Arlen Ness and Berik leathers. They have their own factory so quality control is really high and they are well worth the money.
Lozzo, are you saying the off the peg is better made than the made 2 measure?
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No, he's just saying that as far as off-the-peg stuff goes. It's good that it comes from Madif as they offer good quality products at good prices.
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Old 11-01-09, 03:04 PM   #56
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I think!!
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I think!!
You're correct. Wolf's made to measure is good, their off the peg stuff is too
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Old 11-01-09, 03:30 PM   #58
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Lozzo - How do you rate Nankai stuff? I got a set of hand-me-downs that no longer fit my brother, and I am planning on using them for my trackday set, as long as they are good quality. They are about 6 years old I think?!?! I think he paid 6-800 quid for them from the NEC!

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Old 11-01-09, 03:35 PM   #59
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Yes, Furygan looks like good valued and quality gear.
Well, good value... Probably not, it's expensive stuff. But it does last.
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Well, good value... Probably not, it's expensive stuff. But it does last.
Something can cost a lot and be good value for money at the same time as something can be cheap but a waste of money. Would you buy Furygan again?
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