tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post602065747280810511..comments2024-03-27T13:31:19.753+11:00Comments on The Road to Nowhere: Safety Equipment - How long does it last?Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-71366552689887788562012-01-23T21:06:51.465+11:002012-01-23T21:06:51.465+11:00Interesting, most of you seem to buy good quality ...Interesting, most of you seem to buy good quality gear. <br /><br />@Jules - I read your gear section it was a good read. I see you like your TA's. I would like to get a set.<br /><br />@Tuscan - my waistline keeps changing too, mostly out as the leathers are stretched tight now.<br /><br />@Trobairitz - Nice new boots you have there too. And great stuff losing weight, if only it was as easy as falling of a bike.... er log.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-89731420384211805112012-01-20T01:25:28.995+11:002012-01-20T01:25:28.995+11:00I have had gear lasting many years (my dainese boo...I have had gear lasting many years (my dainese boots are on their 8th year of service), and gear disappointing me after one season (my newest purchase, an alpinestar leather jacket looks like your leather after one season of use. And I haven't fallen on it). <br /><br />Most of my gear is at the moment 4-5 years old, and still in very good conditions. My main issue is my weight: I am like a pendolum, so I have two sets of almost everything for my fat and my thin periods. I am not even joking. On the plus side I think this will help my gear last longer...as long as I alternate equally between fat and thin!A Tuscan foodie in Americahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08574053020975951944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-27729859575753778262012-01-18T14:33:36.053+11:002012-01-18T14:33:36.053+11:00I think longevity in gear depends mainly on qualit...I think longevity in gear depends mainly on quality to start and how you treat it when wearing and storing.<br /><br />I bought all new gear last year as I lost a few pounds and the old gear was too big. <br /><br />I find I purchase new gear due to my needs changing rather than it wearing out.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-12201837398059863062012-01-18T06:03:04.997+11:002012-01-18T06:03:04.997+11:00Mate, I have a wardrobe full of stuff! My partner ...Mate, I have a wardrobe full of stuff! My partner thinks I am obsessed, still most of it gets warn often. I too had an Arai which after much use the lining was shagged. I brought a Shark which is okay, but seems noisy on the sprint but quieter on the GS. I also brought a Shoei last year which is awesome but I mainly use that when touring. I have a alpine stars pants and jacket made of Gortex, and this is the stuff I mainly use when touring or commuting. I have some revit leathers which I use when day riding on the sprint. I just find the ALpine stuff more comfortable and eliminates the need to stop in case of rain. My last pair of Sidi"s lasted only 4 years, the zip broke but they had been well worn. I have replaced them with another pair and am very happy with them. <br />I do seem to be a bit hard on my gear, and try to replace something every 6 months. I have brought cheap stuff before and ended up just reselling it. It is worth spending the dosh and getting good quality maned stuff. Personal preference is important though and works for one won't work for another.Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048736059922578612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-55473219113833408702012-01-17T21:49:05.641+11:002012-01-17T21:49:05.641+11:00There always seems to be tons of great stuff on th...There always seems to be tons of great stuff on the market to tempt me.<br /><br />I change helmets every 5years. My current helmet is a Shoei Multitec.It replaced a Shark RSX. The peripheral vision on the Shoei is great compared with the Shark. I love the Multitec, but they don't score as well in crash tests as Shoei's normal full face lids. <br /><br />I have a set of Tiger Angel leathers which were made to measure and it's great to be able to walk into their factory and talk to the bloke who owns the show. They are 3 years old and have no signs of wear. I spent last year's tax return on buying Tiger Angel Gore-tex gear for winter riding. Pants were new old stock bought from a motorcycle shop via ebay.They were too long and TA shortened them mid thigh to keep the protectors in the right spot & re-welded the Gore-Tex, all for $50.<br /><br />My AStars boots usually last about 5 years. I've just bought a new pair of Held kangaroo palm gloves via an online shop in the USA. Only worn them once so far but my old Spidi gloves are 100% OK and they are 7 years old. I just felt like a change and the Helds were a present to myself for Xmas.<br /><br />I've got a 'gear' section on my blog if anyone's interested.<br /><br />Cheers JulesTarsnakes Down Underhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04859439380216890525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-37287852699031698682012-01-17T21:25:10.139+11:002012-01-17T21:25:10.139+11:00Hmmm....Stole my thunder for my first motorcycle p...Hmmm....Stole my thunder for my first motorcycle post! <br />Yep, quality lasts. It would be a shame to see your "elephant arse" leathers retired, but they have to go at some stage.<br />On another note, Kenny Roberts JR? Shit, we are getting old when KR Jr's career has come and gone.....Flyboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11304812333120293988noreply@blogger.com