Info on purchasing leathers...

Grinner · Post by **Grinner** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 6:18 pm

Here is a link to a website that I found interesting on certain particulars to look for in purchasing your leathers...

http://www.hideout-leather.co.uk/folder ... fications/

matadorCE · Post by **matadorCE** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 8:21 pm

Good info. When i was looking for a back protector, i found out a good portion of the back protectors out there are not even CE rated or just say they are but you don't know for sure. It's definitely confusing and you get what you pay for in most cases.

beercap · Post by **beercap** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 12:53 pm

I use the Dainese Wave Back Protector, it's pretty comfortable and it has
the aluminum honeycomb crush core to absorb your fall...
It does have a Level 1 EN1621-2 CE approval.

I like it's articulating spinal cord like design so it moves with you as you
bend back and forth or twist to look back... it's pretty cool!

Good luck

Beercap

matadorCE wrote:Good info. When i was looking for a back protector, i found out a good portion of the back protectors out there are not even CE rated or just say they are but you don't know for sure. It's definitely confusing and you get what you pay for in most cases.

Bird · Post by **Bird** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 8:57 pm

Just a side note ... get the best equipment that you can afford. No, I'm not selling it, I just feel that the protective gear that the pro's wear is the reason that they jump back up after a 150 mph slide, grab the bike and go at it again.

I used to cut costs on all of my gear, then a parts guy at the BMW shop called me out on getting tight over the cost of a helmet. He pointed out that I had spent 10 thousand dollars on the bike, $500 on a touring suit, $100 on gloves, $300 on communications, $400 on boots and NOW I'M GOING TO *CHEAP OUT* on a helmet that is protecting the one thing that allows be to buy this stuff (my brain) ?!?!?

For those of you that feel you just can't afford the gear, talk with the club members. Someone may have something you can use that isn't NEW, but it may be in a price range you can afford. DON'T get tight with the equipment that will give you the best chance to ride again after you dump it!

dz · Post by dz » Sun Dec 16, 2007 10:29 pm

I have the same spine protector beercap has and I highly recommend it. Also, I agree in that you shouldn't skimp on protective gear. You'll regret saving $100 when you're paying a lot more in hospital bills.

The Doctor · Post by **The Doctor** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 7:15 am