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smokinjoe73 03-05-2016 01:57 PM
Aw man I hate when that happens.

Jack Flash 03-08-2016 06:38 AM
Originally Posted by captainchaos (Post 382418)
Arnette sunglasses suck balls (when the lenses delaminated the first year I had them she actually asked me "did you leave them out in the sun?)
For your entertainment pleasure, for those of you that may not know this, Arnette is Oakley. Oakley wanted an economical line, and named it Arnette.
I have a pair of prescription glasses from them, and they've been good to me so far.

Shame on you Cap for using sunglasses....in the sun !!! You should know better. :lol:

Wolverine 10-02-2018 08:38 AM
So, after years of wearing Astars gear, I never really tested it on ashault. That all changed yesterday at a track day. I’m very disappointed!
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sup...712e2596c.jpeg
I’ll spare you guys the rash pic. 😢

E.Marquez 10-02-2018 09:12 AM
Im done with A Star..
both mine and my wifes boost have a toe cap material separation in the layers, causing a inward "bump" that makes the boot unwearable to to pressure it puts on toes... You end up with irritation and then blisters. A Star refuses to warranty the boots.

Aquasnake 10-02-2018 09:12 AM
OUCH!!!! I hope that's the worst of it, both you and the bike.

E.Marquez 10-02-2018 09:15 AM
Originally Posted by Wolverine (Post 407832)
So, after years of wearing Astars gear, I never really tested it on ashault. That all changed yesterday at a track day. I’m very disappointed!
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sup...712e2596c.jpeg
I’ll spare you guys the rash pic. 😢
Well that sucks,,, hope the RR is a at home boboo not a ER type

smokinjoe73 10-02-2018 02:27 PM
I think of a stars & dainese like anything Italian. Mostly built for looks. (Not the people, I am Italian)
Like Girbaud jeans. Really cool looking & chicks dig them but will wear out like 100 times faster than levis.

I have raced 20yrs in Fieldsheers and teknic leathers. Many 100+mph crashes as well as every other speed. No major falures and still wearing them.

You get what you pay for is NOT true of moto gear. Unless you are paying to impress your friends with the name brand.

Wolverine 10-02-2018 05:34 PM
Originally Posted by smokinjoe73 (Post 407836)
I think of a stars & dainese like anything Italian. Mostly built for looks. (Not the people, I am Italian)
Like Girbaud jeans. Really cool looking & chicks dig them but will wear out like 100 times faster than levis.

I have raced 20yrs in Fieldsheers and teknic leathers. Many 100+mph crashes as well as every other speed. No major falures and still wearing them.

You get what you pay for is NOT true of moto gear. Unless you are paying to impress your friends with the name brand.
I'm listening, for reals. Wearing 30-40 pounds of leather gear I never thought this would happen. A few guys trackside mentioned they could have been a tad loose. I thought they fit good, but I had no previous 1st hand experience. 99.5% sure I won't buy AStars leathers to replace them.

Originally Posted by E.Marquez (Post 407835)
Well that sucks,,, hope the RR is a at home boboo not a ER type
It is. My wife is a critical care RN. Ambulance crew wanted to take me but I said naaa. Nasty little patch of rash I must admit.

E.Marquez 10-03-2018 06:10 AM
Originally Posted by Wolverine (Post 407837)
I'm listening, for reals. Wearing 30-40 pounds of leather gear I never thought this would happen. A few guys trackside mentioned they could have been a tad loose. I thought they fit good, but I had no previous 1st hand experience. 99.5% sure I won't buy AStars leathers to replace them.


It is. My wife is a critical care RN. Ambulance crew wanted to take me but I said naaa. Nasty little patch of rash I must admit.
Well thats good to hear..

The part that failed...am I seeing it right.. The flex accordion part just above the knee (red)? https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sup...8d1b84707f.jpg
Do you feel length was correct and your knee was in the center of the reinforced knee section (green)

I always figured the flex section was the weakest link in my leathers, but I did not foresee a failure like you had..
Did your knee & lower leg go to full flexion? (heel to butt)

Wolverine 10-03-2018 04:52 PM
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sup...95c2e6905.jpegBike isn’t that bad.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sup...172055455.jpegLeft boot
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sup...e9e4bb147.jpegSorry if this pic offends. Wanted to show the damage...
Originally Posted by E.Marquez (Post 407839)
Well thats good to hear..

The part that failed...am I seeing it right.. The flex accordion part just above the knee (red)? https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sup...8d1b84707f.jpg
Do you feel length was correct and your knee was in the center of the reinforced knee section (green)

I always figured the flex section was the weakest link in my leathers, but I did not foresee a failure like you had..
Did your knee & lower leg go to full flexion? (heel to butt)
That is where it failed. I have to be honest, I got nailed from behind while riding with my left hand waving in the air. It was very unexpected and I have no memory of how I went down. I rolled and stuff! Lol.

Wolverine 10-03-2018 04:54 PM
For the record, it was a zip together 2 pc pant/jacket combo. Gloves held up very well.


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