riding suit

Re: Helmets

MarkF said:

Only two Helmet makers I trust with my cranium - Arai and Shoei.

You wanna save money? Then don't get an expensive model.

MarkF

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The only brand of helmet I have ever owned is Shoei. Not because I haven't wanted to save money and get something less expensive. It's because they seem to be the only helmet manufacturer that makes a lid to fit my lid. Its as if they used my head for thier fitting model, they just fit perfectly right of the start. Other brands just never feel right when I've tried them on - and I've tried them ALL on. My most recent purchase is an RF-1000, which I got a great deal on in Spokane at the rally - even after paying the duty for the priviledge of wearing it across the border, it was still a bargain. I guess though, it's the only head I'll ever own, so I might as well protect it as best I can.

And that is pretty much how I look at all the protective gear that I wear when riding. And by protective, I don't just mean protection from ashphaltitis, I also mean protection fron cold, wet, heat, and wind. Better riding gear means better riding experiences.

Which brings me to another problem, now that I have a nice new lid, my well worn First gear suit is needing replacement as well. It seems the seams are becoming unseemly.

suits

I'm being forced to relocate up to NY next month. What would be good riding gear to wear during the winter?

Cold?

Aerostich Roadcrafter with Gerbing electric undergarments.

MArkF

I'm on the same plan as Mark.. 'Stitch + Gerbings = Happy Rider

I have tested it down to 19 degrees Farenheit and 70MPH succesfully.

A stich being too hot in S Floriduh, I got the BMW Savanna II. Yes, it expensive but a cheap suit is just that. I see a lot of squids with the Joe Rocket stuff and I also see a lot of their armor flip flopping around in the wind as the fabrics seem thin and loose. Not what I see as protection
Anyway get the best suit you can get, as it may safe your life one day.