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1 piece leathers

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So the hunt begins for a leather suit... being tall, slim and on a budget :lol: Any recommendations? I'm a 40" chest(what they measure suits in?) But from what i've read, seems i may be best looking for a 44/46ish for the length...
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https://www.gearchangeonline.com/

Give those guys a go bought a set of RST tracktec 3 for under £300 from them in January. They bought up most of the RST 2019 stock. Good leathers.
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Another thing to consider with size is back protector and what you might wear inside the leathers. I'm a shortarse at 5'10" with 42" chest and 36" belly but my 46" inch leathers are tight with back protector and if I wear my heated vest it's very tight and the length is tight in the crotch when stood up but ok om the bike. You're really best off trying on a few suits.....if you can arrange it.
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I nearly bought some RST’s until i tried some on.
Took me 10 minutes to get out like some escape artist, I thought at one point I would have to dislocate my shoulder.
Tried some alpinestars and the fit was completely different, much more comfortable.
My next set will be drc’s. £695 for made to measured and your design.
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Or go custom fit?

https://www.drcleathers.co.uk are quite reasonable and lots in the race paddock use them.

Could also be worth a call to MCA in Leicester (Dean and Susie Ellison)
https://mcaleicester.co.uk/product-cate ... her-suits/
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Hadn't considered back protectors! (Safety second :lol: ) Hmm seems rst might be worth a look if i can try em on, i wear their textile 2 piece at the moment

Drc seems like the ticket down the line though! Cheers for that folks :) Purely for track use next year... ;)
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don't forget that if you find a set and they just don't quite fit in all the right places, LWR GERRY on here can sort them out for you at a VERY reasoable rate.

Then they become made to measure.

I bought a set and they were great until i tried to stand up right - then all of a sudden i started speaking a few octaves higher than usual and got a bit tearful.

took them to gerry and she actually made the suit longer and broader across the shoulders - she is a whizz.
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Nick_ish wrote: May 4th, '20, 14:42 Hadn't considered back protectors! (Safety second :lol: ) Hmm seems rst might be worth a look if i can try em on, i wear their textile 2 piece at the moment

Drc seems like the ticket down the line though! Cheers for that folks :) Purely for track use next year... ;)
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I have a set of black alpine stars.

Pre tested already.
*read that as saved my ass*

Would be available for short money if interested.
I dont think I could fit in them anymore anyways from my incident 8 years ago.
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Ruffian wrote: May 17th, '20, 17:57 I have a set of black alpine stars.

Pre tested already.
*read that as saved my ass*

Would be available for short money if interested.
I dont think I could fit in them anymore anyways from my incident 8 years ago.
Since last posting i've realised i actually need much larger :shock: pulled out my old richa two piece 58! Actually fits fairly well now :lol:

If i can fit in em i'd be interested though! :-bd
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