Hein Gericke Celtic 2 piece suit - any good?

Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

I'm looking to get some leathers soon-ish, mostly for track so I was thinking 1 piece, but I'm gonna wear them for general use too, so maybe 2 piece is more practical.. I popped into Hein Gericke today and saw the new Celtic suit, attached as an image to this post.

I've had Gericke leathers before and they were great, held up well in an accident and felt quite comfortable etc.

These Celtic suits look and feel better quality than a £1500 Alpinestars suit that was in the showroom.. they honestly seem a lot better, and at £380 not sure I can complain really..

Just curious as to who has these, or similar leathers and what you think of them? Have you crashed in them, if so how well have they held up?

I'm looking to go for the 2 piece in silver/black. As much as I'd prefer the 1 piece, it's just not going to be practical for general use.

Thanks.
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EuropeanNC30R... · Gay Hairdresser Joined: 20 Jun 2002 Karma :

Look quite cool. Weren't you intending to race at some point though? Not sure about SM regulations, but you usually need a 1-piece.

Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

Gazdaman · I did a trackday!!! Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Karma :

I've got a set of 2 piece heine gericke leathers, not that particular model though.

Very happy with them so far, other than the trousers have a lining to them that is specially designed so you can't easily put them on.

Gaz

The Tot · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Jun 2004 Karma :

To be honest - YES - there's an example of a FUCKED AND SHAGGED 1 piece Celtic suit at the Kenton HG. Manager said it belonged to some club racer who fell off at 80-100 mph and seams looked intact with the hides still thick. Abrasion is expected, but it didn't really penetrate it. They're having major reductions on last year's top of the line 1 piece (not the tribal but the 400 quid one)- only 300 quid and worth considering. The 2 piece version is 150 quid for jacket and 150 for pants.

HTH

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The Tot · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Jun 2004 Karma :

To be honest - YES - there's an example of a FUCKED AND SHAGGED 1 piece Celtic suit at the Kenton HG. Manager said it belonged to some club racer who fell off at 80-100 mph and seams looked intact with the hides still thick. Abrasion is expected, but it didn't really penetrate it. They're having major reductions on last year's top of the line 1 piece (not the tribal but the 400 quid one)- only 300 quid and worth considering. The 2 piece version is 150 quid for jacket and 150 for pants.

HTH

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Fruit'n'nut · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 11 Feb 2005 Karma :

I have the two-piece suit which preceded the Celtics, but they seemed very similar in construction when I looked in the local Hein Gericke last weekend... can't remember the name, but they did very well in RiDE tests. I've slid a short way in them and barely marked the leather, so I'm happy they'll do as decent a job as can be expected. I have no bother zipping them together - zips work well and go all the way round the body.

For the price, I think they're brilliant Thumbs Up

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Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

Titz, I know the manager of the Portsmouth Gericke and he was telling me about someone who binned it on track at 120+ mph in this suit (presume 1 piece) and the bloke emailed Gericke to say how well it held up etc.. apparantly he crashed at that speed in practice and the leathers were fine, so fine that he could carry on and do the races later in the day..

Supermoto is a fair bit slower so if someone has binned it at 120 I'm sure these will be fine for supermoto!? I hope anyway.
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Two piece is definitely not allowed for road racing. To be honest I doubt it is for supermoto either.

Checked in the ACU handbook and it didn't say either way.

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Mr.Everready · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Mar 2003 Karma :

Give this guy a shout Yams, I'm sure he'll have some useful information on the new leathers for you Shocked

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mrchips · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Mar 2004 Karma :

Don't honestly think I'd wear anything bearing the name "Celtic".
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cliff · Doctor Sicknote Joined: 11 Feb 2004 Karma :

Do Heine Gericke sponser any riders? No. So I wonder how they get any feedback from theyre suits. IMVHO go with a name you can trust, Alpinestars, Dainese, or Arlen Ness. Thumbs Up

Please not Heine Gericke! Tut Tut

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mrchips · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Mar 2004 Karma :

Alpinestars is like Snap-On really you just seem to be paying extorionate amounts when you can have Sealey/Hien Gerricke - good products but you arnt paying for the brand. OK bad example.
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cagiva gezzer · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Mar 2003 Karma :

HG stuff constantly out performs suits like A'stars. I've got a one peice suit from them. Not sure what it is, but was the one above tribal a few years ago.

I'm not a fan of their latest ranges, a little to ..... don't really know. European maybe?
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DukeRed · World Chat Champion Joined: 07 Mar 2004 Karma :

I've got a HG 2 piece similar to the celtic and it wears very well, had it for about a year now and still looking good.

Haven't crashed yet cos I'm too concerned about scratching them.
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cliff · Doctor Sicknote Joined: 11 Feb 2004 Karma :

Meh. Dainese r0x0rz, Hein Gericke sUx0rz!!!!1 Razz

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Mr.Everready · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Mar 2003 Karma :

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DukeRed · World Chat Champion Joined: 07 Mar 2004 Karma :

The guy in the pic looks like he's on a budget or is a new rider.
On top of using HG leathers he's wearing a nitro helmet.

Exactly what I wear but it's the cheapest good gear you can get.

Edit - are they coming up to a corner, hence the stoppie from the other guy but why is he totalling it like he is? - Edit
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

That bloke was posting on visordown; it happened last week, coming up to the hairping at cadwell. Think he was ok and recoked about £500 damage to the bike!

distortion · Nearly there... Joined: 08 Mar 2005 Karma :

The mrs tried the jacket on Yams, she seemed to like it.

although aren't the 1 piece suits discounted to £100 off

personally i like the 1 piece but the 2 piece seem pretty good

0ni · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Dec 2004 Karma :

I have HG 2 piece. The PSX-R combo, released before tribal and they are extremely comfy although a tad baggy round the arse. Can't help having a nice bum. A couple of threads appeared hear and there but a quick snip and it was fine.
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