04-05-09, 09:04 PM | #151 |
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Re: Always wear yer ferkin leathers. Graffic images.
Cool guys, ill be doin alot of research between now and when i finally am able to tax my bike!
It just so turns out I have Frank Thomas jacket and trousers.... Dammit! |
04-05-09, 09:09 PM | #152 |
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I did the same. all my first gear was FT. Its not bad to live with. I still use the jacket all winter and they replaced the trousers for free after they began to leak so its not all bad. I have never crash tested them though so can't comment on that area. Don't fret, it is better than nothing. I imagine a lot of people start off with cheaper gear.
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04-05-09, 09:34 PM | #153 |
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To be honest, im quite happy with the jacket, it looks nice to. But after reading this thread i'd def like leathers and def a back protector.
Thanks guys, ill google those other makes you mentioned
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When i first got my kit is was deeep winter, big ass textile jacket and trousers. I actually liked the trousers and still do, but thought i might look at leather jackets for the summer. I ended up just buying another textile, but a sportier tighter fit Alpinestars jacket and it feels great.
Good protection, comfy, warm, can't use it on trackdays though.. s'all up to you. |
05-05-09, 06:40 PM | #155 |
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Wolf is decent kit and will fit into your budget I think.
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teknic aswell
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I shall be using my back protector from now on. OUCH!
But glad your alive. |
12-05-09, 01:21 PM | #158 |
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one of my mates is trying to get me to get rid of my leathers & change to Textile.
Im now telling him to POKE IT UP THERE AR*E cheers for the wake up call |
12-05-09, 03:34 PM | #159 |
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Textile can be usefully protective, just it tends to sacrifice itself while protecting you.
Both have their place. Textile for me because I feel not being compromised by hypothermia makes me safer than another 5mph worth of abrasion resistance...
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ixon textile jacket and richa kevlar jeans did there job for me yesterday am going to buy another ixon jacket asap
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