DH Leather Suit

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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Adam on March 13, 2012 at 18:04

In brissy try hiside leathers they may do interstate deals too.

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Permalink Reply by oscar p on March 13, 2012 at 20:28

ok thanks

 
Adam said:

In brissy try hiside leathers they may do interstate deals too.

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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by James Stokes on March 14, 2012 at 16:27

What's your price limit?

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Permalink Reply by oscar p on March 15, 2012 at 13:26

i dont know what could get me a good suit that wont fall apart if i fall. I am looking for something around $0-$350 but i dont have lots of money and dont have a job, yet should get one soon. If you know somewhere good to work i might look into it. (Not mc donalds or kfc for obvious reasons) also if you know a place where i can get a good helmet. I could get one fom cash converters but i dont know what to get ( like weight and shape)
 
James Stokes said:

What's your price limit?

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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Dave M on March 15, 2012 at 15:10

your not going to get any leathers that are not going to fall appart if you fall.

Some types will last longer though.

If possible avoid ones with extrernal stiching on the seams. this is a week point as the stiches wear through and the seems pop open. you will find this is the syle for most cheep leathers as its the easiest way to make them.

lots of Ebay shops selling this style for under $350

You will need a needle thread, and duct tape to make continuose repairs with this type though as more often than not you will spit a seam when you come off.

Many have bought them and they have saved lots of skin,but they dont last and are only a stop gap measure befor buying a quality set ($550 Arctic Boys (Sidecar nic) Daz the cowboy has some new for around $550 also  - through to $1000 and up such as NJK)

If you find a good second hand set good luck but the only way is constant checking of Ebay and Market place on here for second hand or doing some leg work checking out Motorcycle shops or cash converters who are going to be overpriced anyway.

if your just testing the waters to see if your into downhill then the cheep new ones may suit you for a while.

Always buy a helmet new- any of the shops too the right should sort you out or look at cycle shops selling mountain bike helmets.

If your not doing seriouse downhill you may find that a good set of pads, slidegloves and thick pants and shirt may do the job.

 

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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by James Stokes on March 15, 2012 at 16:09

Hey I know a place that sells custom fitted leathers, their pretty good and their $350, but I can also show you one under that but they are moot bike ones and don't fit as well but are still heaps good, they are custom around $250

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Permalink Reply by oscar p on March 15, 2012 at 16:13

that would be good cos i have a bike and could use it for that aswell
 
James Stokes said:

Hey I know a place that sells custom fitted leathers, their pretty good and their $350, but I can also show you one under that but they are moot bike ones and don't fit as well but are still heaps good, they are custom around $250

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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by James Stokes on March 18, 2012 at 18:03

Hey, sorry for the slow response

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/260965868802?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&am...

There is the custom longboarding ones

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260970969047

And here is the motocycle ones

Both you can customize how you want, Colour, Features, Padding as well as sizing, just ask me for photo's of both

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Permalink Reply by oscar p on March 18, 2012 at 20:05

whats the average price for one of these? and some photos would be great
 
James Stokes said:

Hey, sorry for the slow response

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/260965868802?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&am...

There is the custom longboarding ones

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260970969047

And here is the motocycle ones

Both you can customize how you want, Colour, Features, Padding as well as sizing, just ask me for photo's of both

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Permalink Reply by oscar p on March 18, 2012 at 20:14

thanks for the links. The custom ones would be good but need to spend some time messuring. Also the motorbike one is cheaper. what one would you recomend? i guess it really up to me but i would like and outside opinion.

 

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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by James Stokes on March 19, 2012 at 20:15

Hey, so the motorcycle are fine as starter for lower racing and casual, so if you stack it's no biggy, and as well you grow so don't spend big bucks, but the long boarding ones should be a tighter fit and more aero but they will be slightly less protective, with the motocycle ones make sure to ask for the hump to be taken off

Longboarding custom ones

Motorcycle custom ones

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Permalink Reply by oscar p on March 20, 2012 at 15:14

ok well i will get a motorbike one and what do you mean by hump?
 
James Stokes said:

Hey, so the motorcycle are fine as starter for lower racing and casual, so if you stack it's no biggy, and as well you grow so don't spend big bucks, but the long boarding ones should be a tighter fit and more aero but they will be slightly less protective, with the motocycle ones make sure to ask for the hump to be taken off

Longboarding custom ones

Motorcycle custom ones

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