New Leather Suit Advice

[Faas73]

I low-sided in T1 this past weekend at Summit Point...no reason to go down, I'm pretty sure there was oil on the track since a lot of other riders reported crashing for "no reason at all" like me.

Anyway, I broke my right elbow in what was a pretty tame crash. I'm betting that the hard plastic armor in my suit is what did my elbow in, and not the actual crash. It's a pretty old Dainese two-piece suit. It's held up really well through a couple of crashes, and is just now showing the smallest of tears on the right arm. It's always been a little big for me, which is why I think the hard armor may have moved around and impacted my elbow instead of protecting it. Does this sound legit?

So, since I'm out of commission for a bit, I'm searching around for a new set of leathers. I'd like a suit with protection in the critical areas like the knees and elbows, but I'm thinking I don't want hard plastic armor this time around. Do modern suits even HAVE hard armor any more? And if so, are there suits made with "soft" armor instead of hard?

Looking for any and all advice on my next purchase. So come on, tell me what I should buy and why. I'm not one to skimp on the $$ if it means I'll have the best possible protection, but I'm also always looking for a deal. :-)

Thanks in advance.

-Brad

[secularist]

my $.02...

keep the hard armor, but get a 1pc custom suit...the armor will be in the right place and stay there.

my suit is by Barnacle Bill...he rocks.

sorry that you're out for a while.  heal fast.

[Fat_Nate]

1 pc custom is great -- I wear Vanson, and couldn't be happier.

[Super Dave]

Vanson for me.

I have been racing a whole lot...eighteen years now.  You fall down occasionally.  Some years more than others.  Anyway, I've been lucky to be relatively uninjuried.  It has to be the suit by Vanson.

[spyderchick]

Brad, email me at alexa@spyderleatherworks.com and we can discuss price points and options for the best suit for you.

There are a lot of good leathers out there, but some are better than others.

[Faas73]

1 pc custom is great -- I wear Vanson, and couldn't be happier.

Nate / Super Dave:

Does Vanson do custom orders? I'm thinking that custom measurements is the only way I'm going to get a suit that fits me correctly.

[H-man]

Does Vanson do custom orders?

Why yes, they do.  ;D http://vansonleathers.com/product_pages/suits/racing_suits.htm  

[L8brake731]

RS Taichi has a combination of both energy absorbing material and a shell on the outside.

All pads are easily accessable and the suit is user friendly to aid cleaning.

Holds up really well when pavement meets equipment.

Price is around $1800.00 depending on style.

Well worth the $$, that's my .02

[gma]

For a living - 47 weekends a year, I watch people crash.

For leathers, you only need to know two words ...

Barnacle

Bill



Period

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[K3 Chris Onwiler]

7 crashes and counting on my Vansons. :o

[Super Dave]

Don't make me pull out my counting tools....


 :-X


 ;D

[K3 Chris Onwiler]

Don't make me pull out my counting tools....

"It goes to eleven!"