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: Leathers


vonzipperjr
12-01-2005, 02:16 AM
Any of you had any dealings with or know anything about moto gp leathers quality,safety,fit? Says they are made from kandaroo does that mean if I fall off I bounce?

superbikesupply
12-01-2005, 08:49 AM
i love my moto gp suit. 4 lbs. lighter than my previous A* 1 piece.

kangaroo has a better "feel" to it compared to leather. its more durable than leather as well. they say you can slide twice as far on the pavement before it burns thru compared to leather. havent tried it out first hand though.

Nicky310
12-01-2005, 02:54 PM
Mine is a US48 (their largest size) & weighs 10lbs. Kangaroo has about twice the strength of cowhide, so they can use half as thin & have the same strength suit (approximately). I've heard several reports that they've held up well in accidents (as well as any other good suit would have). Alexa from Spyderworks leathers says the stitching is very good.

I'm 6'1" & chunky; mine 48 is snug in the stomach, but fits great otherwise. The only thing I kind of wish it had was a zip-out liner, but mine has absolutely no funky smell after about 8 track days in it this summer/fall.

vt954
12-01-2005, 07:09 PM
Says they are made from kandaroo does that mean if I fall off I bounce?

Lol