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Old 04-01-2011, 08:16 AM   #10
acalliste
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Originally Posted by Homeslice View Post
Excellent review, very detailed.

Here are the things I always look for in a suit:

- is there neoprene on the cuffs AND collar?
- how much stretch material does it have? (cheap suits don't provide a full stretch crotch)
- is there hip armor? (cheap suits don't provide it)
- are the knees snug enough to keep the pucks from moving & grabbing?
- how snug are the shins and forearms? (cheap suits are baggy here)
- how many different leather panels are stitched together? (less = better)
- does the leather feel like cardboard, or is it supple?

As for Pakistan, can't say I've been impressed with stuff I've seen from there (AGVSport, Texport), but that was a few years ago so things might have changed.

I was skeptical at first too.

The leather on this suit is supple, much more so than the last Teknic suit I had, and just as supple as the last Alpinestar suit.

I do think the arms and upper legs could be more snug, esp now that the legs have started to break in, but I think this is a symptom of my poor measuring skills.

And of course you saw the picture of the removable collar. I have never had a suit or jacket with neoprene cuffs.
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