Leathers ONE or TWO piece suit ?

[Thomas]

Hi guys i have a big dilemma about with suit pick to buy ??
At this moment I have a two piece alpinestars suit and I think is time for buy a new one there is a lots of models and brands but i will stay with a Alpinestars . The question is which You recommend for track and every day riding not for commuting just for pleasure??

So guys i wait for your opinions and suggestions

many thanks Thomas

 

[andyf]

Try a 1 piece and see if you can put in on and take it off without swearing.

I have a 1 piece and a 2 piece. I only wear the 1 piece for track days.

 

[pof]

I have a 1 piece (wolf) for the track and a 2 piece for commuting and eeekend riding. I cant be dealing with the 1 piece on a day to day basis

Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

 

[Mick753]

I'm completely the opposite and couldn't get on with a 2 piece set of leathers as they've never fit properly or felt as comfortable.

Even on the warmest days I have managed to put up with wearing a 1 piece suit and so i've never missed not being able to take a jacket off.

You go with what you are comfortable with but a decent fitting leather suit shouldn't be difficult to get into or out of once they are broken in

 

[DrIoannis]

I also have 2 suits (1 piece and 2 piece). The 1 piece is more comfortable when I wear it but 2 piece is easier to wear and you can always use the jacket only when you want it. If I was to choose 1 piece would have been my choice.

 

[Sissymc7]

New alpine star stuff is crap cheaply made be nothing like the older kit you have seriously I'd choose brand like held . As for one or 2 piece , I wear one as pref to feel like I'm held together if was more casual rider and less track days id choose 2 piece

 

[Thomas]

New alpine star stuff is crap cheaply made be nothing like the older kit you have seriously I'd choose brand like held . As for one or 2 piece , I wear one as pref to feel like I'm held together if was more casual rider and less track days id choose 2 piece

Ok interesting ... Hmmm so if not Alpinestars what You recommend ? Witch brand ? Dainese ?

 

[Thomas]

Ok one more question .. I try yesterday 1 piece suit , and now how tight should be ...? I try size 50 was great around Nice tight No pampers on my ass but i cant stood straight it felt me ​​pulls down ;( thats normal or because it is NEW and later it will spread ?

 

[alex]

Comfort in the riding position is what you're looking for, knee pressure is what I find is critical. The suit should be tight to the chest.


- Sent from Mobile

 

[soofsayer]

Have a look at Held. German, well made, and 'held' means hero in German so what more you could want?

 

[Thomas]

Comfort in the riding position is what you're looking for, knee pressure is what I find is critical. The suit should be tight to the chest.


- Sent from Mobile

Alex yes i know all was tight chest,legs,arms,back and ass but when i try stright all suit pulls me down not make a pressure at my shoulders or balls but i feel like a i wear a suit after my younger brother Hahaha u know what i mean ? So thats my question did that feelings is normal or i need bigger size 52 ?

 

[Thomas]

Have a look at Held. German, well made, and 'held' means hero in German so what more you could want?

I like Your point of view HERO !!!

Anyway i check now how they looks and feedback's

many thanks for tip

 

[DrIoannis]

All suits I have that I have bought new were uncomfortable when standing. As its been mentioned comfort in riding position is what counts.

 

[andyf]

If comfort while riding is all that's important, jeans and t-shirt are hard to beat - although not the best if you come off, and you might have to get a gixxer.

If you spend virtually all your time in the suit on the bike, then protection and comfort while riding are likely to be the main issues, and a decent 1 piece might be the way to go. However, if you spend a significant amount of time not riding when out on the bike, a 2 piece would generally be more practical.

If you don't have any hang-ups about such things, you can get a lot of suit for not a lot of money second hand on ebay.

 

[Balallan]

I have an RST 1 piece very comfortable, Had Arlen ness 2 piece but sold them as never wore it any more as prefer the 1 piece, it personal choice i guess

 

[phil]

My preference is a 2 piece suit, mainly used on road also have used on track and trusted them 100%. Im on my 2nd set of leathers from Hideout, tried and tested, exceptional strength, survived a 80 mph Highside without a scratch to my skin but had a couple of broken bones.

Made to measure is not cheap but the fit is good http://www.hideout-leather.co.uk/

 

[Beavis]

Whether you go for 1 or 2 piece I'd highly recommend having a look at RST gear. Very well priced and really good kit. I came off my blade at about 60/70 ish 3 years ago and jacket was wrecked, trousers were scuffed but ok and no grazes , scratches or broken bones. Don't think I'd use any other kit now.

 

[MacRR]

I have a 1 piece (wolf) for the track and a 2 piece for commuting and eeekend riding. I cant be dealing with the 1 piece on a day to day basis

Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

Is your Wolf suit made out of kangaroo skin, been looking at them, if so how do you get on with it?

 

[pof]

Yes it is mate. Really really nice. I had an alpinstars befor this one and the wolf is head and shoulders a better suit

Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

 

[MacRR]

Cheers, worth paying a bit extra for made to measure or no need?