Author Topic: So what do you wear? (Read 13343 times)

metbandit1 · « **Reply #20 on:** October 12, 2011, 15:42:34 »

Quote from: "Juvecu"

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And the summer I have 2pc arlenness leathers!
Fluorescent orange?

Sadly not :(

Juvecu · « **Reply #21 on:** October 12, 2011, 16:18:05 »

I saw a fluorescent one like that in George Whites a while back and someone was trying it on!

bencav · « **Reply #22 on:** October 12, 2011, 20:00:05 »

I tried the Master V suit on - Either HG clothing is made for dwarfs, or I am too tall! OK, its the latter! FFS, the trousers only go up to a long leg, if its their top of the range, I reckon Xlong would be a good addition!

I really struggle to find jackets to fit, they are either short in the sleeve, or too bit in the chest to get the sleeve in the right place.

ATM I have a pair of cheapo trousers (Texspeed I think they are), but they stayed waterproof and warm all last winter, and are a 36" leg so fit nicely!

Summer wear I have a leather 2 piece suit - worn once! Each to their own, but I felt like a tw@t in sprayed on leather

kept it for the holy day that I venture onto a track (HAHA, that is unlikely to happen!!!). I also have a Tuzo Terrain jacket which I quite like as it in very long in the sleeve and suprisingly warm, only bad point is the low round collar, I prefer a higher collar (and deffinately no removable ones - If it isn't screwed on - I loose it!!)

Winter I have the same trousers and a Weise something or other jacket - Too big, but I do tend to over layer to keep warm on a 25 mile journey on a winter morning and it was Â£40 with full Knox armor as it was 2008 range, bought in 2010.

Tickets booked for the NEC show next month so who knows what I will be wearing next year - I REALLY want Rukka, but my nigerian cousin Io have never met hasn't died recently so the funds are a bit low for a Â£1k jacket!!

I think I am a bit of a oddbod though, I like to but cheaper, end of line stuff and change regularly than stick all my eggs in one basket and blow a grand 'hoping' it will last 5 years!

temporaryescapee · « **Reply #23 on:** October 12, 2011, 21:24:09 »

Quote from: "bencav"

REALLY want Rukka, but my nigerian cousin Io have never met hasn't died recently so the funds are a bit low for a Â£1k jacket

Not had one of these emails for a while now - would feel almost quaint compared to the latest bank login scams I seem to get.

metbandit1 · « **Reply #24 on:** October 12, 2011, 22:39:34 »

Quote from: "bencav"

I tried the Master V suit on - Either HG clothing is made for dwarfs, or I am too tall! OK, its the latter! FFS, the trousers only go up to a long leg, if its their top of the range, I reckon Xlong would be a good addition!!

how tall are you?

I'm 6ft 32" inseem and they fit me fine, although I do have to have the smallest sizes.

But when I got the suit it was Â£950 for the suit, thankfully I was working for them so didn't pay that for it!
Perks of the job I guess :P

Best suit I've ever owned though.

bencav · « **Reply #25 on:** October 12, 2011, 22:52:05 »

Quote from: "metbandit1"

Quote from: "bencav"
I tried the Master V suit on - Either HG clothing is made for dwarfs, or I am too tall! OK, its the latter! FFS, the trousers only go up to a long leg, if its their top of the range, I reckon Xlong would be a good addition!!

how tall are you?

I'm 6ft 32" inseem and they fit me fine, although I do have to have the smallest sizes.

But when I got the suit it was Â£950 for the suit, thankfully I was working for them so didn't pay that for it!
Perks of the job I guess :P

Best suit I've ever owned though.

Over 6'4" but have long legs and arms (First person who references knuckle dragging or apes will get a slap

)

The HG stuff did feel nice, until the fella in the shop lobbed a cvup of water at me to show how it beaded - unfortunately jackets rarely cover face/jeans/shoes so needless to say - I got soaked!!!

They are bringing out the VI next year so there is some corking deals for the V going atm!

metbandit1 · « **Reply #26 on:** October 13, 2011, 11:54:05 »

Quote from: "bencav"

Quote from: "metbandit1"
Quote from: "bencav"
I tried the Master V suit on - Either HG clothing is made for dwarfs, or I am too tall! OK, its the latter! FFS, the trousers only go up to a long leg, if its their top of the range, I reckon Xlong would be a good addition!!

how tall are you?

I'm 6ft 32" inseem and they fit me fine, although I do have to have the smallest sizes.

But when I got the suit it was Â£950 for the suit, thankfully I was working for them so didn't pay that for it!
Perks of the job I guess :P

Best suit I've ever owned though.

Over 6'4" but have long legs and arms (First person who references knuckle dragging or apes will get a slap )

The HG stuff did feel nice, until the fella in the shop lobbed a cvup of water at me to show how it beaded - unfortunately jackets rarely cover face/jeans/shoes so needless to say - I got soaked!!!

They are bringing out the VI next year so there is some corking deals for the V going atm!

!

Which HG was that at? Because I for one never did that to close a sale haha!

Juvecu · « **Reply #27 on:** October 13, 2011, 13:28:03 »

The NEC Bike Show is 19-27 Nov this year and I will be away on holiday in South Africa from 5th until the 26th of November (3 weeks of South African summer!

) I was thinking, since I still need to replace my helmet, I might drop in on the last day, Sunday the 27th, and see if I can find a bargain Shoei or Shark helmet. I'll have my V-Strom fleece on so say hello if you see me

longman · « **Reply #28 on:** October 13, 2011, 13:46:14 »

I think I will come down on the last day Juvecu so we can meet up:)

Juvecu · « **Reply #29 on:** October 13, 2011, 13:48:55 »

You'll have to help me to remember, after 3 weeks in the Sun and then coming back to the UK and it's miserable winter I might not be in any state to remember

bencav · « **Reply #30 on:** October 13, 2011, 17:27:30 »

Quote from: "metbandit1"

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Which HG was that at? Because I for one never did that to close a sale haha!

Blanford Square in Newcastle U Tyne!
It really didn't help close the sale, It made me think 'tit' and walked out!

PCBlock · « **Reply #31 on:** October 13, 2011, 18:43:06 »

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REALLY want Rukka, but my nigerian cousin Io have never met hasn't died recently so the funds are a bit low for a Â£1k jacket

Just a thought for anyone else without a Nigerian benefactor who is thinking about pricing up Rukka gear. I bought Rukka Armadillo jacket & trousers last winter after trying them on at a local shop & really liking the design & fit. They seemed worth paying a bit more for so I looked around and found shops in Germany heavily discounting on t'internet who seemed to have good feedback so bought from them. I paid a total of Â£725 for the pair - less than the retail price of just the jacket in the UK. Still a lot of money, but so far I'm well pleased. Have a look later in the year on http://www.biker-land.de/, http://www.louis.de, or http://www.outdoor-center24.de/
Bit early yet for the big discounts.
I found service to be excellent and postage rates very reasonable.

WeeStromer · « **Reply #32 on:** October 13, 2011, 20:03:03 »

I have a louis shop about 10ish minutes away from me. if anyone wants anything pricing up just give me a shout. I'm happy to buy it for you and bring it back to the UK if you're not in a hurry for it. you'd have to send the money before I brought it as it could be costly if several people want bits. also I can get the tax off which is 19% at the minute.

Juvecu · « **Reply #33 on:** October 13, 2011, 21:29:42 »

That's a very generous offer and the -19% makes it even better

WeeStromer · « **Reply #34 on:** October 13, 2011, 21:33:22 »

anything to help fellow strommers on the site.

SimonW · « **Reply #35 on:** October 13, 2011, 21:37:14 »

Quote from: "Juvecu"

The NEC Bike Show is 19-27 Nov this year and I will be away on holiday in South Africa from 5th until the 26th of November (3 weeks of South African summer! ) I was thinking, since I still need to replace my helmet, I might drop in on the last day, Sunday the 27th, and see if I can find a bargain Shoei or Shark helmet. I'll have my V-Strom fleece on so say hello if you see me

Last day is definitely a good day for bargains as thry don't want to pack all the gear away. Think I might take a trip too, soo might see you there. I'll wear my hi-vis so I'm easier to spot

rascaltrousers · « **Reply #36 on:** October 13, 2011, 22:17:47 »

I have a nice leather jacket by Tuzo, bought a few years back for Â£50 in a busters on line sale. Used for sunny days so hardly worn

I lightweight textile waterproof short sports type jacket from JTS leathers, bought in their sale last eyar for Â£30. Quite warm enough for late spring through to early autumn and waterproof and has body armour.

A lovely three quarter length waterproof/ winter/touring jacket by Buffalo, bought in a sale from Ghost Bikes via eBay for Â£45 - bargain (are you seeing the pattern yet? I'm what some would call fry=ugal or careful and what others would call tight). This last is one of the best jackets I've owned.

Lid is a Nitro half face ( I don't like full face lids) bought for Â£30 in a sale from Ebay

I have spada winter gloves (Â£30), rayven waterproof leather gloves for spring/summer/autumn (Â£15) and some tech7 summer gloves (Â£24 - I winced when I had to pay full price)

Boots are something I've never had much luck with. My mate bought the same boots as me and his were waterproof for 2 years, mine leaked after 2 days. My latest pair are spada, bought for Â£40 via Ebay. I've had these since June and they have just developed a small leak at the toes. Fifteen eyars I've been looking for truly waterproof boots, and the search goes on.

Most of the time I just wear denim jeans with waterproof overtrousers (Â£14) for the rain and in winter I wear long johns (Â£7), jeans and thermal waterproof over trousers (Â£20). I have some Hood jeans which are kevlar lined and I do use these for touring but they are bit warm in the summer.

Good kit does not necessarily have to be expensive.

Juvecu · « **Reply #37 on:** October 13, 2011, 22:42:34 »

Boots are one of those things you simply have to fork out a bit extra for to get something proper.

dsb79 · « **Reply #38 on:** October 13, 2011, 22:45:54 »

Quote from: "Juvecu"

Boots are one of those things you simply have to fork out a bit extra for to get something proper.

also if they are only just starting to leak wax them up, leather needs to feed, I wax my work boots once every two weeks and polish daily, and only get wet feet if I'm stood in water for ages.

rascaltrousers · « **Reply #39 on:** October 13, 2011, 22:50:39 »

Regularly use either renapur or dubbin on my boots but still they leak. Have tried many brands at all sorts of prices but no luck yet.

Author Topic: So what do you wear? (Read 13343 times)

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