Help choose my leathers!

[joezxr]

I'm looking at buying some new leathers, either a 1 piece or a two piece and i just want a rough idea at what will fit me best and what to look for when i go shopping!

I was using a RST pro series jacket for about 3 years that i got on with really well but it was always a tad loose and the size down was to short in the arms! but it was cut off me when i was knocked off a few months back lol

I'm about 6,2 and a slim build only weigh about 11 stone!

also my budget is around £500

any suggestions?

[joezxr]

Iv been looking at these armrmoto leathers that look quite a high quality but iv never really heard of them, anyone ever tried some?

https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/118941

[-Matt-]

Only way to really find out for sure is to try them on, particularly if you're changing brands - some seem to fit quite differently.

I've been using RST Tractech one-pieces for years and haven't had any problems, can get a brand new set for about £300 quid.

Can pick them up second hand for much less but again the fit might be a problem.

I'm 5ft 10 and 9/10 stone - the 40" RST 1 pieces fit me okay.

[bikertomm]

+1 What Matt said.

I'm the same build 5,10 and 10st but RST didn't fit me for shit! Which I was gutted about.

Took me ages to find a 2 piece that fitted me properly. In the end I found alpinestars fitted me better.

Tracked down an alpinestars motegi 2 piece (older than the new 'orbiter' version) and got them for £400. Bargain


Basically, go try a shit load on.
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[robertw95]

Cant fault rst trachtech 1 pc at all. reasonably cheap,had a 50mph off slight scuffs to leg thats it bsb/real road racing paddocks full of them so must be half good for the price
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[joezxr]

ah alright lads cheers, suppose i best get riding around trying on everything i can find then lol

is there a specific brand that people have heard fit taller slim people better though?

[doggone]

Probably Alpinestars as mentioned above.

[Kris]

Apparently Wolf leathers used to suit taller people..
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[Suntan Sid]

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I'm 6'2 and was once 11st 8ib. I'm a bit heavier now. Whats your opinion of being 11st at 6'2, as some say it's not a healthy weight for someone of this height?

[DaveB]

Im 5"10" and 11st, one piece RST or Alpine Stars wouldn't fit me tried a set of Wolf on at the bike show a couple of years ago and fitted great. Didn't have funds at the time and found a used (just) set on ebay for £100 bargain!!

Need to try them on before buying...
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[notbike]

Got a tractech evo two piece which I'm always wearing, seems good so far but never crashed in it so dunno how It'll hold up in a crash but I imagine it'll do it's job.

[The Tot]

Chris AKA wafer_thin_ham is pretty gangly and skinny - 6 ft 2 ,11 stone. Originally had a set of alpinestars whcih he needed to re-tailored to suit him.

He then went and purchased a made-to-measure hideout suit which he's had repaired many a time Speaks highly of them. However, £850 is steep.

You COULD get a set of second hand leathers and pay between £120-£200 to get them re-altered to suit you, which might be the best option. Guessing by your size, you're probably a 50-52 EUR.

Try before you buy is the old addage.

My personal preference is Alpinestars, purely because they fit pretty well off the peg. I'm only 5'9, but pushing 13 stone. Thing is, I'm built like a brickhouse so my chest and back are huge, waist is normal, but legs are massive. I take a 52" suit, whereas previously 50" would be fine. Had to have panels fitted on the flanks of my previous suit to accomodate my lats and traps.

Have a look at what's on offer here and budget another £200 for tailoring

https://www.essexbikerscentre.co.uk/

OR

Track Day King

Nothing wrong with used leathers. I've had 4 sets of alpinestars... only ONE i've bought new!
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[Llama-Farmer]

I really rate RST kit. Great value for money but great quality too.


Got a set of Slice 2pc leathers and Tractech R 1pc. Got the 2pc new and 1pc off eBay from a guy who didn't fit them.

I pretty much always wear the 1pc.


Alpinestars fits me ever so slightly better, the Atem suit (which I only tried on for lols as its £1000) fits so perfectly its unreal, really comfy, apart from the wrists. But is it worth £1000 compared to the £400 my RST leathers would cost new? Doubt it, especially when the RST comes with a back protector that the AStars doesn't.
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