'gear' (RST) Leathers - anyone used?

garth · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Dec 2004 Karma :

Allegedly made by RST - They're very cheap and don't look horrendous IMO.

Has anyone used / crashed in them?

I've grown out of my Arlen Ness one piece suit, but not looking to spend a fortune on a replacement set (again) as my body shape keeps on changing.

https://i.ebayimg.com/t/GEAR-ONE-PIECE-MOTORCYCLE-LEATHER-SUIT-MADE-BY-RST-44-UK-/00/$(KGrHqZ,!j!E2Kyghh(LBNlcss4h-g~~_1.JPG

I'm going to try a set on after work, check the fit/stitching out.

It's either them or a set of sweaty second hand ones. Laughing

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Clarkie · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 01 Sep 2012 Karma :

Can't say anything about gear, but I low sided in a 2 piece set made by RST at about 40mph, went up a kerb an ended up in a barrier. They faired well and I'm still wearing them.

Do gear suits have plenty of armour/ pockets for it?

Conzar · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Jun 2012 Karma :

I've got a Gear jacket and id say the quality is up there with the big brands, there products feel very well made.
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AL- · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Mar 2005 Karma :

How much are they? I need some new leathers for up coming trackdays and don't want to spend much Thumbs Up

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Ambitions0far... · Scooby Slapper Joined: 27 Jul 2012 Karma :

I've got a plain black gear jacket, cost me around £70 brand new. It has a removable inner lining and is pretty comfortable, reasonably waterproof too. I had two very low speed (5mph on ice) offs with it on and had no scuffs on it. After several months of use however, the inner linings were starting to break at the seams and the armoured pads fell out. Still have it, It's very comfortable but, from my experience, the quality isn't there.
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CarlosCBR · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Mar 2010 Karma :

Was looking at these too but having trouble trying to find a dealer to try them as RSTs normal stuff, all the arms are too short on me.

Might take a stab at a larger size. The white/grey suit looks tasty at that price.
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garth · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Dec 2004 Karma :

I tried them on. They're essentially a RST ghost suit.

They're ok, not too bad.

Don't feel like a quality item compared to my Arlen Ness ones though, so don't think I'll go for them. I found the sizes to be on the large side.
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