I need leathers!

**Hawthorne** · 11-26-2009 02:44 PM

**keef** · 11-26-2009 03:26 PM

You have to be joking. You're not gonna get leathers for 60 quid. Maybe at a charity shop, or cash converters!!!

Even second hand a decent set is gonna be at least 400.

I have a set that are too small for me now across the back, thanks to 3 years of surfing, and they were 800 new made to measure. I wouldn't let them go for less than 400.

However, you could get some scrub body armour. Google it. It's what I use here in the summer when it's too hot for leathers. I've had a few high speed falls, like 40 plus, and it's held up pretty good.

**keef** · 11-26-2009 03:27 PM

Scrub Full Protective Body Armour Chest Kidney Belt Elbow Spine Jacket Protector Shoulder Guards Pads Crash Straight Safety Power Kites Power Kiting Traction Power Kiting Power Kite Shop Powerkiteshop Power Kiting Power Kite Shop UK Equipment Powerki

**Hawthorne** · 11-26-2009 03:44 PM

I appreciate the help. I'm not even looking for, well protecting leather, or special ####. I just need it to kinda fit, and to protect me more than, normal clothes.

Also you can't enter in IGSA races with body armour.

**Adamn21** · 11-26-2009 03:55 PM

**Hawthorne** · 11-26-2009 03:57 PM

I just need any old leather suit. It doesn't need to protect me all amazing really, which is why i wont pay for big expensive leathers.

And i need full leathers for racing.
I wish it was optional or body armour

**SlyTX** · 11-26-2009 11:16 PM

Originally Posted by Hawthorne

I just need any old leather suit. It doesn't need to protect me all amazing really, which is why i wont pay for big expensive leathers.

And i need full leathers for racing.
I wish it was optional or body armour

Why doesnt your leather suit need to offer very much protection? Thats essentially the main purpose of the suit. Each is entitled to his/her own opinion, and "much faster" is relevant, but to ignore safety when out on the road is stupid. Entering IGSA races requires entry fee's and travel costs, prepare to drop some cash on that as well.

**NC longboarder** · 11-27-2009 12:03 AM

yeah dude save up for ok leathers.
im goign to get these down the road.

Motorcycle Leather Suits - Armored Motorcycle Leather - Jackets4bikes.com

the 189$ one

**Hawthorne** · 11-27-2009 12:29 AM

Originally Posted by NC longboarder

yeah dude save up for ok leathers.
im goign to get these down the road.

Motorcycle Leather Suits - Armored Motorcycle Leather - Jackets4bikes.com

the 189$ one

It a shame too, because that link is for america and they won't post over here. I think ill just look for some cheapy things on ebay.

**Hawthorne** · 11-27-2009 09:13 AM

**jsethed** · 11-27-2009 09:30 AM

**tomes** · 11-27-2009 10:07 AM

Originally Posted by Hawthorne

i can't justify spending more on leathers than i do on my longboard.

Woah.
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**Hawthorne** · 11-27-2009 11:49 AM

Originally Posted by jsethed

Skin grafts are expensive too

Free on my NHS.

**Hawthorne** · 11-28-2009 03:07 PM

Originally Posted by Hawthorne

Free on my NHS.

Update:

I bought these and won.
Mammoth Leathers black, orange 1-piece motorcycle suit on eBay (end time 28-Nov-09 22:02:30 GMT)

Who says you can't get nice leathers?
And they're vintage :P

**tomes** · 11-28-2009 05:20 PM

Originally Posted by Hawthorne

Update:

I bought these and won.
Mammoth Leathers black, orange 1-piece motorcycle suit on eBay (end time 28-Nov-09 22:02:30 GMT)

Who says you can't get nice leathers?
And they're vintage :P

Did it come with the model?

Nice leathers though, hope they fit well.

**Hawthorne** · 11-28-2009 09:05 PM

Originally Posted by tomes

Did it come with the model?

Nice leathers though, hope they fit well.

Thanks, i hope they do too. And no model xD The measure ments are a perfect fit with extra space for clothing.

Such a lucky catch. Specially when people start bidding at 12 seconds.