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I have been having a look around at some leathers...NO Billi , sit, stay, good boy.

There are some purported Dainese, Laguna Seca and Alpinestars sets at rediculously cheap prices. Are these imitation rip offs or really proper-job deals ??

P.S. Happy new whatsit to all.

Old stock? nicked? Slight seconds? If they're from a reputable supplier, no reason why they shouldn't be ok. If they're from some random bloke in a market/pub/alleyway, proceed with caution.

Check the tabs, look at the stitching, is the armour removable?like matt said, is the source reliable?

I saw a new set of alpinestars leathers in " br*@ge" (yes I know it's like swearing)
They were £400 brand new for a one sie.
Seems a good price for a branded suit so they are out there for sensible money.
I personally would stick to known brands and suppliers.

billinom8s wrote:Check the tabs, look at the stitching, is the armour removable?like matt said, is the source reliable?

Would I could. This is on the net.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/boyu052/m.htm ... 7675.l2562

Personally, I wouldn't feel confident as it's advertised as
"Custom made" a custom made suit it more £1000.

I would rather spend the extra and be sure,

If you Google alpinestars atem suit it's £1000,
So getting one for less than 25% is serious alarm bells!!

These look like the ones on fake Britain when they did the abrasion test it wore through in half the time as a quality genuine suit,pay ya money take your chance.

cobrabuilder wrote:These look like the ones on fake Britain when they did the abrasion test it wore through in half the time as a quality genuine suit,pay ya money take your chance.

If it looks too good to be true....
Thanks for the replies. Will have a mooch around locally. Probably have to shelve it until the pools' cheque arrives.

i bought a second hand set and got lwr gerry to adjust them. they needed to be lengthened and a couple of panels fitted, they fit a lot better than an off the peg set do now.

it's a good option, i got fed up waiting for the pools cheque so settled for the musicmagpie one.

I never saw that fake britain episode so just youtubed it and watched it.
Very eye opening. Just seems not everything is such a bargain as it seems,

as for leather adjusting, it seems a sensible option as you can get a well made suit at off the peg price,
I bought £160 2nd hand alpinestars one piece which has now been crashed in at 100mph,
Jerry repaired the damage and trust them more now as know they stood the first test!!

Sounds to good to be true. Custom made really
My BKS custom made was over £2200