Textile riding suits.

Kerry_129 · 02-26-2010, 08:13 AM

I picked up a used/unworn 'Stich last year for a smokin' half-price deal. Takes some getting used to - compared to my Vansons & Dainese one-piece, it feels a bit like wearing pajamas. But it's obviously very well-made, and great for all-purpose long-distance use - with the caveat, as Trace said, that it's not great for hot weather (doesn't help that mine's black, like his).

A buddy of mine has the Tourmaster Patton jacket & pants, and he swears by them - all-in-all they seem like better bang-for-the-buck. Nearly as good build quality, equal weather-protection, better looking, and nearly half the price.

Trip · 02-26-2010, 10:21 AM

I agree

A lot of the "lesser brands" have really improved quality, while Stitch and BMW have just stayed where they were at. So the cost vs quality scale is really bringing them closer.

Olympia/Rev'It/First Gear/Tourmaster all make really good shit for the cost.

I know my new First Gear TPG gloves are some of the best winter gloves I have ever seen.

Homeslice · 02-26-2010, 11:29 AM

I had a Fieldsheer Highlander and it held up really well, but that was 5-6 yrs ago. Not sure how it compares to their new models.

Think I'd have to go with Rev'It the next time though... the styling isn't all that great but in terms of product specs those guys definitely know what they're doing.

fnfalman · 02-26-2010, 11:19 PM

Okay,

My Highland II suit is size Large, and I also found the liner too.

The suit is two-years-old and probably been used for maybe four months. My gears get rotated out so that they don't stink.

No tears, no cuts, with exception to some fraying due to wind blast.

Color is black with white reflective as shown in this link (it's the only color).

http://www.sandhillspowersports.com/...sheer_highland

I'll let it go for $100.

fnfalman · 03-01-2010, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple

What are your dimensions and how does it fit you?

I'm 5ft6 with 46" chest and 38" waist.

It fits me OK but not great. Legs are a bit too long for me. With the liner out, I can wear a set of clothes underneath it (jeans, shirt). With the liner in, it would be too tight for me.

02-26-2010, 11:19 PM	#4
fnfalman Europhile Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure Posts: 1,875	Okay, My Highland II suit is size Large, and I also found the liner too. The suit is two-years-old and probably been used for maybe four months. My gears get rotated out so that they don't stink. No tears, no cuts, with exception to some fraying due to wind blast. Color is black with white reflective as shown in this link (it's the only color). http://www.sandhillspowersports.com/...sheer_highland I'll let it go for $100. __________________ *Cogito Ergo Vroom - I think therefore I ride*

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02-26-2010, 08:13 AM	#1
Kerry_129 Semi-reformed Squid Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 531	I picked up a used/unworn 'Stich last year for a smokin' half-price deal. Takes some getting used to - compared to my Vansons & Dainese one-piece, it feels a bit like wearing pajamas. But it's obviously very well-made, and great for all-purpose long-distance use - with the caveat, as Trace said, that it's not great for hot weather (doesn't help that mine's black, like his). A buddy of mine has the Tourmaster Patton jacket & pants, and he swears by them - all-in-all they seem like better bang-for-the-buck. Nearly as good build quality, equal weather-protection, better looking, and nearly half the price.

02-26-2010, 11:29 AM	#3
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	I had a Fieldsheer Highlander and it held up really well, but that was 5-6 yrs ago. Not sure how it compares to their new models. Think I'd have to go with Rev'It the next time though... the styling isn't all that great but in terms of product specs those guys definitely know what they're doing.