Opinions on this jacket please.

http://www.thunderroad.co.uk/jackets...px#fulldetails

This is my first jacket to continue doing my lessons and pass my test with. I didn't want anything too colourful or sporty looking and I've heard of Richa and I knew to look out for the C.E approved armour.

Would like your honest opinions on the grey one please, I paid £130 btw.

Cheers.

[Ian P]

got one of these jackets off e bay payed £45.00 quid fantastic. Fore arm protection on the ball, back protection seems a little sparse.
Would of payed £130. for it Quality bit of kit
who cares about the colour, get a pair of leather trousers to go with them , job done

looks pretty cool and understated to me, main thing is you have some protection in case you need it.

Originally Posted by Ian P

got one of these jackets off e bay payed £45.00 quid fantastic. Fore arm protection on the ball, back protection seems a little sparse.
Would of payed £130. for it Quality bit of kit
who cares about the colour, get a pair of leather trousers to go with them , job done

45£? ****, looks like I was ripped off lol.

I Wanted a perfect fit so decided against buying online, problem is that where I live (North Devon) there are no decent retailers for like 50 miles. Thanks for your post, glad I didn't buy something laughable looking with **** protection although the back isn't the best it's still C.E and better nothing. I think I will buy a new 2 piece when I pass my test.

Originally Posted by leesh00

looks pretty cool and understated to me, main thing is you have some protection in case you need it.

Yeah exactly that's the main thing, I did find it quite hard to decide on what to buy with so many brands and variety and most importantly trying to make sure it is something that will protect me well.
I'd rather pay a lot extra and get some decent protection than cheap out, but then again I don't just want to be paying for the name, spending more than I have to.

Im looking at the same jackets i have recently bought the richa fury pants and i am really plaesed with them richa seemed to be the only brand that made pants to fit my little legs lol

Where did you buy your jacket from online if you dont mind me asking?

cheers

mick

[dizzyblonde]

Richa are a good brand. I've got their textile monsoon pants. Didn't tear or even scuff when I came off. I've used their gloves for years. Although I prefer halvarrsons.
The jacket is not my taste, but it ticks the boxes for safety. You've more than likely got yourself a good one.

Pricey but it is good kit

Originally Posted by Mgaffz

Im looking at the same jackets i have recently bought the richa fury pants and i am really plaesed with them richa seemed to be the only brand that made pants to fit my little legs lol

Where did you buy your jacket from online if you dont mind me asking?

cheers

mick

I bought mine at Thruxton mate.

Here is a link to the cheapest I've found online. http://www.topgearsuperstore.com/ric...ket-p-355.html

Originally Posted by dizzyblonde

Richa are a good brand. I've got their textile monsoon pants. Didn't tear or even scuff when I came off. I've used their gloves for years. Although I prefer halvarrsons.
The jacket is not my taste, but it ticks the boxes for safety. You've more than likely got yourself a good one.

Originally Posted by blue curvy jester

Pricey but it is good kit

Thanks guys, that's reassuring.