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New kit. - sinto607276 - 28-04-16
Looking at getting new kit, my 7/8yrs old Hein Gericke stuff has seen better days. Being Scottish, I like to get my money's worth :lol
Looking at this http://wolf-moto.com/wolf-gt-s-titanium-textile-jacket.html has anyone had Wolf textile stuff before? What's the pros/cons of it?
Thanks in advance
Re: New kit. - mickvp - 28-04-16
I dunno about wolf stuff, but I've got a richa textile jacket I use for commuting and it's been great for the money (it was cheap at the time I remember)
Re: New kit. - sinto607276 - 28-04-16
(28-04-16, 09:49 PM)mickvp link Wrote: I dunno about wolf stuff, but I've got a richa textile jacket I use for commuting and it's been great for the money (it was cheap at the time I remember)As well you know mate, I'm tighter than you, I can't afford Richa :lol
Re: New kit. - mickvp - 28-04-16
I said richa, not rukka Colin
http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/235457?r=GS&gclid=CKeivtibsswCFekp0wodxtECEQ
£100 cheaper than the one you linked
Re: New kit. - unfazed - 28-04-16
My wife has a Richa textile waterproof jacket which cost us £100, she has worn it during all our touring since 2006 and never once got wet in it, despite some dire weather. Worst being a thunder storm with lighting bouncing off the road in front of us.
Even a scot could see the value in that; £10 a year :lol
Re: New kit. - joebloggs - 28-04-16
What happened to good old leather.
Could find a two piece suit for that price and far more protection in the event of an off.
Re: New kit. - unfazed - 28-04-16
(28-04-16, 10:01 PM)joebloggs link Wrote: What happened to good old leather.
Could find a two piece suit for that price and far more protection in the event of an off.
I prefer the leather also, probably old school, never been a fan of the textile stuff, but my wife is very happy with it.
Re: New kit. - joebloggs - 28-04-16
Read some articles on testing textiles and even the most expensive suits didn't hold together
Moral of this is, if your going to fall over better to have a old cow to land on...
Re: New kit. - Frosties - 28-04-16
So a decent leather, waterproof leather jacket with good ventilation would be........................
Re: New kit. - sinto607276 - 28-04-16
(28-04-16, 09:55 PM)mickvp link Wrote: I said richa, not rukka ColinSorry, so you did
http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/235457?r=GS&gclid=CKeivtibsswCFekp0wodxtECEQ
£100 cheaper than the one you linked
I'll put it down to beer stopping my brain talking to my eyes
Re: New kit. - kitcrazy - 28-04-16
I've had my wolf titanium trousers for six months and they've been great warm and completely waterproof so far
Re: New kit. - mickvp - 28-04-16
Aye. You should know better Colin, I'm Scottish too mind. Rukka. Behave yourself I'm not made of money :lol
Re: New kit. - sinto607276 - 28-04-16
I've never been a fan of leather, was given a one piece when I first started biking and tbh was ok but just not for me. I personally think there great for the track but just not for me.
Was also looking at Spada stuff, this caught my eye
http://www.spadaclothing.co.uk/productdetail.php?subcat=8&cat=2&product=3148Think I can get the whole kit for the price of just the Wolf jacket and the Spada trousers have an ingenius way of taking up the leg length for short arsed guys like me :thumbup but then, Wolf trousers come in short leg too so decisions decisions
Re: New kit. - sinto607276 - 28-04-16
(28-04-16, 10:26 PM)mickvp link Wrote: Aye. You should know better Colin, I'm Scottish too mind. Rukka. Behave yourself I'm not made of money :lol:lol I hang my head in shame Mick
Re: New kit. - joebloggs - 28-04-16
Ventilation I admit is an issue but a cheap over suit takes care of wet weather riding.
I'm old school, want to be comfortable, get a car
That's not aimed at you
Re: New kit. - Edmund - 29-04-16
My son has a wolf jacket and thinks it's great has the lining to keep you warm when cold outside and vies versa, the ventilation is very good also. 95% of the time even if it cold weather riding (below 5*) he only has a tee shirt on.
Re: New kit. - dublet - 29-04-16
Just to throw another brand in there, I've found Furygan stuff to be very comfy and good quality so far.
Re: New kit. - sinto607276 - 29-04-16
Had a look today at....
Wolf, really light and good fitting too.
RST, seam to be made by same people as the Wolf people but a wee bit heavier.
Spada, heavier but well made all the same.
Richa, don't really like it personally.
Furygan, couldn't see any.
Rukka, didnt even bother to look!
So need to wait till new stuff arrives from Wolf as the stuff 8n shops is last year's kit and apparently they've revamped the kit.
Only dealers in Glasgow area are Victor Devine (who won't get my money as they screwed me over a few bikes back when I bought a CBR600 from them) but it's closer to me to go and try the kit on. And the other place is Firecrest out in the East end but I never knew they were there nevermind dealt with them so I'll need to research their feedback me thinks
All food for thought I guess.
Re: New kit. - mickvp - 29-04-16
What about hein gericke mate? They are back open on A82 I think?
Re: New kit. - fazersharp - 29-04-16
(29-04-16, 09:29 PM)mickvp link Wrote: What about hein gericke mate? They are back open on A82 I think?Yep my Jacket (leather ) is hein gericke, an older one, its a outlander, zoolander - somthing like that