Nankai Leathers

alan2012 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 11 Mar 2011 Karma :

Hey everyone, just thought id see what the opinion of the group on Nankai Leather are.
Ive seen a 2 piece set on internet for 200 quid. pretty plain in colour but seem good quality,

Whats the view on nankai, ive heard they were very popular and good quality ?

chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

It is impossible to tell quality from pictures on the internet, personally I wouldn't expect them to be decent.
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Nai · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Apr 2010 Karma :

I got a textile set of Nankai, its meant to be a good quality brand. I cant fault the stuff holding together for 6 months being worn almost daily at work, and at least 3 months riding. The armour isn't much cop, but it all unzips so you can put in your own armour (well, on the textile set anyway). I have an old full loose armour MTB top I have from ages ago that I wear under my jacket.

Wafer_Thin_Ham · Super Spammer Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Karma :

Pretty decent stuff, seen a few Japanese racers wearing them, so they're ok.
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The Tot · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Jun 2004 Karma :

If it's good enough for Mick Doohan....

Mind you, there are plenty of decent japanese brands that you can't get from main retailers - mostly single vendors.

RS Taichi for example are one - god the fit and suppleness of their suits!
Kushitani, HYOD are other examples.

Not sure whatever happened to Nankai nowadays?
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alan2012 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 11 Mar 2011 Karma :

yeah ive read some of the pro riders wore nankai and kushitani, I read that the company went out of business after the old man nankai passed away. since posting my query ive read a few other reviews where guys were saying it is pretty good gear if its the original stuff, apparantly there are nankai branded helmets now on the market which arent great but by all accounts the original leathers and gloves are pretty good, The set im looking at is a 2 piece, looks like originals as there second hand but in very good condition

Cheers for all the replies everyone