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Old 04-05-09, 09:04 PM   #151
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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!
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Old 04-05-09, 09:09 PM   #152
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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!
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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Old 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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Old 04-05-09, 11:07 PM   #154
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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.
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Old 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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Old 06-05-09, 10:46 AM   #156
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teknic aswell
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Old 12-05-09, 12:52 PM   #157
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I shall be using my back protector from now on. OUCH!

But glad your alive.
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Old 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
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Old 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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Old 12-05-09, 03:57 PM   #160
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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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