Gear Need-to-Knows

[neebelung]

Originally Posted by Mistress Maygin

The girls spoke earlier of curb sqirrels who wear "gear" that's really just for show. I know this stuff exists and would like to avoid it like the plague. What's the point spending the EXACT SAME AMOUNT of money for something that won't save your ass just cuz it's pink? Oy

When ladies' gear first started becoming more readily available, it was primarily offered in pink and baby blue. uke: I can see both sides of this: I mean, if a girl's objection to wearing gear is "it's not cute," and a hot pink jacket gets her to wear some, then by all means, go for it. On the other hand, there does seem to be a stigma associated with wearing super girly gear, and you might get some flack for it, or find you're not as respected among riders in your area (it might also get you some extra harassment at traffic lights, etc... )

[Mistress Maygin]

Originally Posted by neebelung

When ladies' gear first started becoming more readily available, it was primarily offered in pink and baby blue. uke: I can see both sides of this: I mean, if a girl's objection to wearing gear is "it's not cute," and a hot pink jacket gets her to wear some, then by all means, go for it. On the other hand, there does seem to be a stigma associated with wearing super girly gear, and you might get some flack for it, or find you're not as respected among riders in your area (it might also get you some extra harassment at traffic lights, etc... )

If it looks cute AND protects me, rock on! As long as it doesn't look like a shit stain, though, I'm ok. There seemed to be a lot of options for girls' styles, so I should be ok to find something, as long as I can stomach the super neon colours. Ugh.

Originally Posted by neebelung

It's gotten better. Just keep shopping. I've found Joe Rocket and Power Trip (same company, different labels) have ample boob room, but then they're good about having wasit and hip adjusters so you can get the right fit.

oooh, yeah! Cycle gear had limited in stock. And it would be pretty annoying to have them order a bunch of shit just for me to try it on... Anywhere else where they might have more variety for girlies?

[neebelung]

Originally Posted by Mistress Maygin

If it looks cute AND protects me, rock on! As long as it doesn't look like a shit stain, though, I'm ok. There seemed to be a lot of options for girls' styles, so I should be ok to find something, as long as I can stomach the super neon colours. Ugh.

Teknic, Alpinestars and Cortech all tend to have more subtle styling, in basic colors (black, white, gray, red, blue). Really most ANY brand will have these colors, it's jsut that the bright stuff is what they tend to market more.

[Mistress Maygin]

Originally Posted by neebelung

Teknic, Alpinestars and Cortech all tend to have more subtle styling, in basic colors (black, white, gray, red, blue). Really most ANY brand will have these colors, it's jsut that the bright stuff is what they tend to market more.

Anyone make purple?!

[Bassplayer]

purple?

[Mistress Maygin]

Originally Posted by Bassplayer

purple?

Yeah, the color. I see blue and pink and red and white. No purple. What gives?!

[neebelung]

Originally Posted by Mistress Maygin

Anyone make purple?!

Icon does (sorry ), and then I know the Joe Rocket Phoenix 2.0 for ladies (mesh) comes in Purple (I have it in white and I LOVE it... it has three sliders across the back to get the waist and hip fit just right)

[neebelung]

Originally Posted by Mistress Maygin

foooh, yeah! Cycle gear had limited in stock. And it would be pretty annoying to have them order a bunch of shit just for me to try it on... Anywhere else where they might have more variety for girlies?

Just hit up every motorcycle dealership or shop in your area. There's also a couple good places in Orlando and Daytona (I know that's a ways for you, but it might be worthwhile). There's Seminole Powersports in Sanford (just north of Orlando), and a good Cycle Gear just down the street (there's either two or three CG's in the O-town area). Then up in Daytona, you have Cycle World (big dealership), Cycle Image (lots of Alpinestars stuff) and The Helmet Shop (lots of Power Trip and Joe Rocket).

[Mistress Maygin]

Originally Posted by neebelung

Just hit up every motorcycle dealership or shop in your area. There's also a couple good places in Orlando and Daytona (I know that's a ways for you, but it might be worthwhile). There's Seminole Powersports in Sanford (just north of Orlando), and a good Cycle Gear just down the street (there's either two or three CG's in the O-town area). Then up in Daytona, you have Cycle World (big dealership), Cycle Image (lots of Alpinestars stuff) and The Helmet Shop (lots of Power Trip and Joe Rocket).

I'm not opposed to traveling. I'll be making frequent trips to Tampa, so Orlando isn't a big deal. I'd rather make the drive to get the right jacket than be lazy and not be happy/safe.

Originally Posted by neebelung

Icon does (sorry ), and then I know the Joe Rocket Phoenix 2.0 for ladies (mesh) comes in Purple (I have it in white and I LOVE it... it has three sliders across the back to get the waist and hip fit just right)

But the mesh is less desirable in the way of actual protection, right?

[neebelung]

Originally Posted by Mistress Maygin

But the mesh is less desirable in the way of actual protection, right?

Yes, but again, being realistic, you'll need one here, esp in South Florida (between the heat and the traffic, you'd die if you tried to wear leather ALL the time). I've got two meshies actually (and a textile, and a non-perfed leather)