New Gear

[tinng321]

My helmet, gloves, fieldsheer jacket and rim tape came home today.
This jacket fit much better than the cortech. The sleeves are not too long or big. Im so happy that I don't have to return the jacket.
On the other hand, the gloves are size small but still a little big. I return it and order the alpinestar sp-s gloves. people say that alpinestar gloves are on the small size, which is good cuz my hands are small. As for the helmet, it was a little loose too. I ordered med. I will return it for a small. The tape comes with a special tool so that the tape could be applied evenly on the rims.

[Flashmonkey]

Nice gear! I like that jacket...let me know what you think of it once you get out in it. I do find that the a* gloves (the gp tech ones at least) are about a 1/2 size smaller than normal.

I ordered the new Scorpion Awe XDR pants online but they're on backorder

[tinng321]

Originally Posted by Flashmonkey

Nice gear! I like that jacket...let me know what you think of it once you get out in it. I do find that the a* gloves (the gp tech ones at least) are about a 1/2 size smaller than normal.

I ordered the new Scorpion Awe XDR pants online but they're on backorder

the jacket fits very nice. plus it's only $79. can't beat that.
I'll let you know after I get to ride in it.
Now I know not to buy Icon gloves. They are big on me. I purchased those gloves at a local dealer. returned to them and order the alpinestar sp-s gloves. Hopefull, they will fit better.

do you have a pic of the pant?

[Flashmonkey]

Ya Icon's gear usually fits pretty big....thank God for that or I wouldn't have a leather jacket right now!

Here's a pic of the pants:


The whole XDR line up that Scorpion has just released sounds very impressive, and I'm definitely looking to get the matching jacket that goes with those pants (Scorpion XDR shock):


Like i said, though, those pants are on back-order....until june 12th

At least this will give me some time to regenerate some cash...i spend too much!

[sharky nrk]

wow, that does look like pretty nice touring gear

[tinng321]

Originally Posted by sharky nrk

wow, that does look like pretty nice touring gear

They do look nice especially the jacket.
How much are they?

edit: dang, they are pricey...lol.
I was hoping for 150-200 for the jacket.

[Flashmonkey]

Originally Posted by tinng321

They do look nice especially the jacket.
How much are they?

edit: dang, they are pricey...lol.
I was hoping for 150-200 for the jacket.

Ya they're pricey alright, but you get a removable thermal layer, a removable water proof liner, and they're covered in both cordura and leather. Considering the amount of protection you get its actually not too bad a price. I Gotta save some more haha.

[tinng321]

what is cordura?

[Flashmonkey]

Originally Posted by tinng321

what is cordura?

Oh cordura is a high end textile fabric. Supposed to be the next best thing to leather. Costs a hell of a lot more though....and you don't get that sleek leather sheen from sporting leather pants

It's actually quite popular for touring gear as leather isn't exactly the number one choice for material to get caught in the rain with.

[tinng321]

Originally Posted by Flashmonkey

Oh cordura is a high end textile fabric. Supposed to be the next best thing to leather. Costs a hell of a lot more though....and you don't get that sleek leather sheen from sporting leather pants

It's actually quite popular for touring gear as leather isn't exactly the number one choice for material to get caught in the rain with.

Thanks for the education.

[Flashmonkey]

Hey no problem! I'm a gear whore....

[tinng321]

Originally Posted by Flashmonkey

Hey no problem! I'm a gear whore....

haha.
that's a good way to put it.
you whore!!! whore.. whore....
lolz
jk

[tinng321]

so, i exchanged the icon gloves for these alpinestars gloves. they fit much better and offer more protection.