Gear Need-to-Knows

[azoomm]

Originally Posted by Mistress Maygin

Oh I know. But there is a big difference between wrecking on the highway at 80, and on a side road going 30. That's what I mean. I would always wear my helmet and gloves, this is really just about a jacket. But this may all change depending on what I can find that even fits!

Yeah, I'll get leather for sure. But it's just an unsafe to pass out on your bike from heat exhaustion, so I don't think I can wear leather all the time. I'll prolly only go as "low" as textile with vents though. For some reason mesh just doesnt sit right with me. no idea why, though.

I wear leather. All the time. Only leather. Some perforated, some vented. All Dainese. Injuries are injuries whether they happen on the freeway or on a side street. Textile is a one time use jacket - I wouldn't want to take the risk the ONE TIME goes into my skin. My skin, my choice... your skin, your choice. I'll just post up my stance on it, and my experience with horrific situations - and kindly guide you toward leather - and ONLY leather.

Heat. Whatever. I was at the track all day today - it was 93 and humid. Full suit of leather. Perforated, but still leather.

My favorite quip... someone always asks in the 100+ weather "Aren't you hot in that?" My reply: "I was hot before I put it on, I'd like to stay that way."

[Mistress Maygin]

Originally Posted by azoomm

I wear leather. All the time. Only leather. Some perforated, some vented. All Dainese. Injuries are injuries whether they happen on the freeway or on a side street. Textile is a one time use jacket - I wouldn't want to take the risk the ONE TIME goes into my skin. My skin, my choice... your skin, your choice. I'll just post up my stance on it, and my experience with horrific situations - and kindly guide you toward leather - and ONLY leather.

Heat. Whatever. I was at the track all day today - it was 93 and humid. Full suit of leather. Perforated, but still leather.

My favorite quip... someone always asks in the 100+ weather "Aren't you hot in that?" My reply: "I was hot before I put it on, I'd like to stay that way."

If it weren't for the heat factor I likely wouldnt even consider anything but leather. But it's a fact of Florida living, so I gotta look at all the options.

OSP- was it you that said, "Sweat wipes off, road rash doesn't"?

[Mr Lefty]

I personally have seen people's textile jackets that have gone down... most hold up pretty well... unless they went down at high speeds (70+) then usually the asphalt wore through and gave them a nice tattoo

I think as long as your not doing any high speed runs Mesh and textile will be fine.... but you gotta keep in mind... that your right wrist will turn on it's own... even if you say your just gonna cruze... your right wrist has final say... and for me... it was usually 15-20 over

[Mistress Maygin]

Originally Posted by Ebbs15

I personally have seen people's textile jackets that have gone down... most hold up pretty well... unless they went down at high speeds (70+) then usually the asphalt wore through and gave them a nice tattoo

I think as long as your not doing any high speed runs Mesh and textile will be fine.... but you gotta keep in mind... that your right wrist will turn on it's own... even if you say your just gonna cruze... your right wrist has final say... and for me... it was usually 15-20 over

I cage at about 15-20 over, so I know I'll likely ride at about that, too.

[Mr Lefty]

Originally Posted by Mistress Maygin

I cage at about 15-20 over, so I know I'll likely ride at about that, too.

yeah you'll find it's easier to speed on a bike... even a 250. especially with your size.

[Mistress Maygin]

Originally Posted by Ebbs15

yeah you'll find it's easier to speed on a bike... even a 250. especially with your size.

I'll pull on the throttle just a TAD too hard and the bike will go flying and I'll just fall off the back. LOL

[Mr Lefty]

Originally Posted by Mistress Maygin

I'll pull on the throttle just a TAD too hard and the bike will go flying and I'll just fall off the back. LOL

uh... not on a 250...

[azoomm]

Originally Posted by Mistress Maygin

If it weren't for the heat factor I likely wouldnt even consider anything but leather. But it's a fact of Florida living, so I gotta look at all the options.

OSP- was it you that said, "Sweat wipes off, road rash doesn't"?

I've discussed this with many-a-human in the past. I've lived all over the country in Hot HOT and more humid than Florida can deliver... I'll still only wear leather. Florida heat vs Texas heat isn't much different... other than we hang over 100 longer.

I've seen mesh that got destroyed, and it really doesn't have to do with the speed as much as the surface you hit. Mesh will *grab* the surface imperfections long before leather will, perforated or not. Just because it's available... doesn't make it a good idea.

Ballistic nylon is also another choice - but it's about the same expense as leather.

I bought my first set of leathers in 1992. Those leathers had itty bitty teeny tiney vents on the back of the leathers with about a dozen perfs in the elbows. THAT was hot. Now, there are so many vent options... maybe I just look at what WAS, and what I have now is SO much cooler.

You have a TON of options out in front of you... try them on, again and again. Time is on your side.

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by azoomm

You have a TON of options out in front of you... try them on, again and again. Time is on your side.

I agree,try things for yourself. Some of these guys are so super opinionated,that if you listen to them you'll... 1. only use 1 brand of tires, 2. only buy one size and type of bike, 3. only use one or two brands of helmets, 4. only use one or two brands of gear,etc. In my experience here,and on the old site,they give opinions against gear they've never tried just based on perception. "Icon is squid gear","GSXRs are for squids",etc. I personally own a number of Icon jackets and gloves,I've crashed wearing Icon and it has held up quite well. In fact,my Icon Neo-Daytona held up better than my Dainese did in a similar type crash! My D jacket fell apart at the seams wear they joined different pieces of leather together and that was a $500 jacket. I'd rather see you buy a nylon mesh jacket and wear it all the time vs a heavy leather jacket that you'll be tempted to leave at home on hot days, 'cause you, "aren't going that far", or "you won't be riding that fast". I always wear something wether it's my leather,my textile/leather or my nylon jacket. I suggest you do the same.

[neebelung]

Originally Posted by Mistress Maygin

OSP- was it you that said, "Sweat wipes off, road rash doesn't"?

I believe it's "Sweat dries faster than blood." There's also "Gear is cooler than asphalt." And there's "If it's too hot to wear gear, it's too hot to ride."

Now matter how ya phrase it, the point is the same.