Track Day Gear?

Dan 4RR · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 Dec 2004 Karma :

Is it true that you can only wear leather protective clothing instead of textile whilst doing trackdays? Confused

Just a rumour I'd heard. Thought I'd better ask first though.
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McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

Yes, it is true. They also have to be either one piece or zipped together 2 piece.
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

In some cases they may accept some of the 'leather replacement' style synthetics - however not all may be too clued up.

Leather has a lot better abrasion resistance most than textiles, which is important when you're might be hitting 160+, then trying to brake at full force for the next corner.

california_rookie · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Aug 2004 Karma :

Some hosts here require non-tinted windscreens. Though, tinted visors are okay. :shrug:
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Itchy · Super Spammer Joined: 07 Apr 2005 Karma :

beh , I hate my two piece it looks well gay , gotta look for a new one ,
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Shaun · Likes 'em bent Joined: 17 May 2003 Karma :

Why would you want to do a track day wearing textiles? Eh?

Oh and I doubt I'd trust textiles to save me much skin if I had a fast off either.

Adam_P · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Jan 2004 Karma :

I did a track day at Donington in my HG textile/leather mix kit.

I'd heard the same that you needed full leathers, no one questioned me or batted an eyelid.

You'd have to ask the organisers of each specific track day to be sure though.

But in my experience, no, you don't.
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Davo · Davo To The Rescue! Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Karma :

I've also seen people on trackdays wearing full textiles (at Lydden last april), although if your going to do a trackday get some leathers (you'll be gutted if you get there just to be turned away).

I came off back in November 2005 in two piece leathers and came away with no marks (apart from a broken knuckle).

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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

Plenty people would rather be able to do trackday in textiles than spend the thick end of £400 on a set of leathers to do a day and decide they hate it.

Abrasion resistance from 160mph isn't that big a consideration if you're nobbing round Lydden in the novice group, possibly not riding that much faster than you ever do on the road.

Lots of variables to consider. Not least that it's your own skin.

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Davo · Davo To The Rescue! Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Karma :

No requirement over here to have clear screens or visors.

Shaun · Likes 'em bent Joined: 17 May 2003 Karma :