need a new suit, overdue for an upgrade and a tucked front at MAM gives me an excuse to do just that!.
Looking for something in the 1000-1400 price range. Saw a Tecknic suit on newenough.com (speedstar maybe?) Kangaroo leather looked like it had some good qualities... is that worth the $$?
Prefer perforated, must be one piece. Any thoughts? thanks guys!
tim
Paging Alexa!!!!!
Try an RS Taichi. Although the newer Teknics are alright, (much better than the previous ones), they still need a little better construction to justify their price point.
The RS Taichi are cowhide, so they're heavier than kangaroo, but they can take a hit, and repair cost are fiarly low. If you're set on kangaroo, get the MotoGPs, they're a well built suit and you can't beat the price point. both are avialable at //www.bikejam.com or call Lithium MS at 712.546.7747
I'm assuming you can't wait, but customs are always a good option, and your price point puts you right there for ordering a custom set.
I had looked at the RS Taichi as well... just like the idea of kangaroo I guess.
How long would a set of customs take to recieve from order to delivery? I am ditching the gingermann weekend so my next race would be Barber in August...
thanks for the response!
tim
I would call the companies you might want to check out, ask them their lead time, then add 4 weeks. Also, should you go custom, make sure you get measured by a professional tailor or seamstress. This will help avoid poorly fitting leathers that might need to be altered.
I crash tested the XES leathers this weekend and they held up well!
I think Vanson is probably in the ballpark with regard to cost. TIming -- not so sure.
If you can swing a custom suit, it's really worth it. That's my strongly held opinion -- but maybe because off-the-rack just doesn't fit me right. At 100 mph and dragging a knee, I appreciate that there is no binding, extra material, or pinching in the suit!
Oh man, a lot of cows (or kangaroos) are gonna have to die for this one...
Just kiddin Tim :D, remember, don't get black! Hope your leg is getting better.
legs fine, just a lil tight!
As for the # of animals needed to sacrifice for MY hide... ;D The extra "layers" it takes to get to the bone just act like built in armour! haha
btw... I am coming back with a vengance!!!!!! See you at Barber! (maybe gateway?)
Good Job this weekend, wish I had kept her upright, it would have been some good racing!! ... bbq = Randy 1, Tim 0 ;)
dont forget Barnacle Bill!!!!!
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Tim, give me a call about the Taichi's, I can help you out there.
roger that! ;)
I got my Taichi's from Rob at LM also. But not for $1400.00.
I don't even think you can get off the hook Taichi's for that price...
Took about 3 Months for me to get mine, but well worth the wait. Rob will def hook you up, he has always done right by me.
-Mike
3 mo's no good... need by barber!
callin rob today
I got my Tiachi's from Rob at LM too and they held up in my 100+ crash at Road America real nice....Give Rob a call!!!
Dave
I crash tested my brand new Vansons this weekend with a very fast front end tuck. They held up great. only got some scratches on the leather.
Time frame will be hard.
But I test my leathers with some regularity.
And I usually wear them more days than most anyone. They just hold up.
I wear Vanson Leathers.