Leathers v Hi-Art - SV650.org

22-06-11, 10:21 AM

Hi,

I've heard you can only go on a track day with leathers - I have a quick question - is this true? I've paid a lot of money for Hi-ART gear, which technially is stronger on paper. I'm slightly peeved that I'm going to have to shell out a lot of money for leathers just to use on a track day.

Although...that said I can see a benefit if I fall off, at least I won't have ruined my road gear!

Thoughts, .org?

Alex.

22-06-11, 10:37 AM

Ebay is your friend. Can get cheap second hand leathers on there which will surfice for a track day.

_Stretchie_ · 22-06-11, 10:43 AM

Ask the track(s) in question what their policy is, they might let you on as long as it zips together???

22-06-11, 10:44 AM

Sounds like a plan, Stan.

If anybody is 6' 1" and selling leathers, preferably with some sort of armour, let me know!

22-06-11, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Stretchie_

Ask the track(s) in question what their policy is, they might let you on as long as it zips together???

Yeah mine zips together.

Having had a bit of a moan, it does make sense to have separate kit...

andrewsmith · 22-06-11, 10:47 AM

The circuits in the UK have to comply to the ACU standards (I think) even for track days.
The only TD's that will consider textiles are the RAF airfields and that is up to the club organising

22-06-11, 10:59 AM

Well it's good to know the reason. ACU should consider changing their standards (pointless saying this unless anybody here works for them!)

My textiles drag for 11 seconds compared to 3 seconds for normal leathers.

22-06-11, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by lx_online

Sounds like a plan, Stan.

If anybody is 6' 1" and selling leathers, preferably with some sort of armour, let me know!

I'm 6' 1'' and have a set of all-in-one leathers you could buy - but I'm guessing that postage to darn sarf might be more trouble than it's worth?

22-06-11, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roberrrrt

I'm 6' 1'' and have a set of all-in-one leathers you could buy - but I'm guessing that postage to darn sarf might be more trouble than it's worth?

Gota pic? Or a link to the originals online?

I'm still saving at the moment - but postage shouldn't be a problem. Could always do a road trip if it is. Having said that, Leeds is a loooong way - just googled it! Would cost about £30 in petrol. Postage would probably be about £15?

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=brac...N&hl=en&tab=wl

22-06-11, 12:03 PM

Home Delivery Network through Parcel2Go will courier leathers for a tenner

22-06-11, 10:21 AM	#1
lx_online Guest Posts: n/a	Leathers v Hi-Art Hi, I've heard you can only go on a track day with leathers - I have a quick question - is this true? I've paid a lot of money for Hi-ART gear, which technially is stronger on paper. I'm slightly peeved that I'm going to have to shell out a lot of money for leathers just to use on a track day. Although...that said I can see a benefit if I fall off, at least I won't have ruined my road gear! Thoughts, .org? Alex.

22-06-11, 10:37 AM	#2
Reeder Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Leathers v Hi-Art Ebay is your friend. Can get cheap second hand leathers on there which will surfice for a track day.

22-06-11, 10:43 AM	#3
_Stretchie_ Large Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minsterworth, Gloucester Posts: 2,353	Re: Leathers v Hi-Art Ask the track(s) in question what their policy is, they might let you on as long as it zips together??? __________________ How to amuze an idiot: Look right-> <-Look Left

22-06-11, 10:44 AM	#4
lx_online Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Leathers v Hi-Art Sounds like a plan, Stan. If anybody is 6' 1" and selling leathers, preferably with some sort of armour, let me know!

22-06-11, 10:47 AM	#6
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Leathers v Hi-Art The circuits in the UK have to comply to the ACU standards (I think) even for track days. The only TD's that will consider textiles are the RAF airfields and that is up to the club organising __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

22-06-11, 10:59 AM	#7
lx_online Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Leathers v Hi-Art Well it's good to know the reason. ACU should consider changing their standards (pointless saying this unless anybody here works for them!) My textiles drag for 11 seconds compared to 3 seconds for normal leathers.

22-06-11, 12:03 PM	#10
hardhat_harry Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Leathers v Hi-Art Home Delivery Network through Parcel2Go will courier leathers for a tenner

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