Choosing the Perfect Full Leather Suit

Having a properly fitted leather race suit is an essential part of your track experience. Not only do they make you look very cool and like you are serious about what you like to do but they are also made for your protection. As much as we hate to think about out it there is always a possibility of going down on your bike, having the right suit will minimize the amount of damage (to a certain point). There are different styles of leather suits you can choose from to make sure you select the one that best fits your riding style. We understand it can be a little tough to choose the right suit because you wonder, how should it fit?

We’ll help you pinpoint what to look for and expect when choosing a leather suit.

 

Finding Fitment & Understanding Sizing:

Understanding how a race suit should fit can be challenging. Especially because each brand has its own was of having their suits fit. Most of the time each brand has a sizing chart on their website that you can review and compare with your measurements. Suits are measured around your chest and waist. If you are purchasing in-store (which is highly recommended if possible) you can have an associate who is familiar with how a suit should fit, assist you.

Type of leathers:

There are different options of leather that you can choose from. Each having its own level of durability. Cowhide is very popular and can be found throughout the popular brands you hear today like Alpinestars and Dainese. Other types of leathers are horsehide and goatskin. Each is good at doing what they are meant to do but it all comes down to your preference. All leather can last a very long time when you take good care of it.

 

Top Brands:

Very popular brands now are:

Alpinestars:

Alpinestars suits are made of 1.3mm full grain cowhide and feature CE armor at the shoulders, elbows, and knees, plus external armor at the shoulders. There’s a removable mesh lining and the front is perforated to keep things cool. The hump at the rear is also ventilated to allow for great airflow throughout the suit and the sporty, comfortable fit is backed up by styling that looks at home at the track. The high-quality YKK zips lock securely in place and the reflective strips on the upper arms afford additional visibility on the road.

Dainese:

If you’re after a stylish, black one-piece suit, this could be an option for you. A set of one-piece leathers from Dainese – ideal for summer road and track day riding. It’s packed with track-ready protection too, the most obvious of which is the external aluminum sliders at the shoulders and elbows. Internally, there’s CE approved armor at the shoulders and elbows, plus internal padding at the hips. Temperature control comes from the perforated front. There's also a removable, washable lining, so you can keep the suit smelling fresh. Comfort comes via a double calf zip opening for easy entry and a better fit, while stretch panels allow the suit to easily move with you.

Cortech:

Their race suits are made with perforated cowhide leather suit is race ready at an affordable price. Building on their experience and feedback from elite AMA Pro Racing sponsored rider’s; protection, ergonomics, and performance have all been updated. Featuring a seamless design in the legs, external armor featuring aluminum sliders in the shoulders and elbows and accordion stretch panels throughout their suits it can exactly the value you have come to expect from a more affordable race suit.

AGV Sport:

AGV’s unique seam construction provides durability, protection, and flexibility where needed. Multi-Tech Stitching provides extreme abrasion and tears resistance for outside arms, legs, and back seams. Multi-Four Stitching provides increased flexibility while maintaining great abrasion and tear resistance properties for the inside of your arms, legs and along with the latissimus dorsi muscles of your back. Multi-Triple Stitching provides maximum flexibility for low impact areas such as your chest while still maintaining good abrasion and tear resistance. This is on the more affordable end of race suits

Some brands are a little pricier than others but with price comes quality. And if you are not a racer that is hitting almost 200mph on the track you can always decide to go with something that will still protect you but maybe has more affordable features.

 

Race Cut and Upright Cut:

Leather Suits offer different features that vary on the style of riding that you do. If you are more of a race and faster rider the higher end suits are a great option. Higher end suits come with features like speed bumps that help with your speed and also include elbow guards for riders who may get really close to the ground. Upright cut suits typically do not include these feature and are known as “entry level” suits, although experience riders who do not participate in track riding use them all the time.

 

Comfort/Stretch:

One of the common mistakes a rider makes when purchasing a new suit make is getting a size too big. Your suit should be tight when you purchase it. Leather stretches about 10-20% over time. We understand that you make the ride with it once or twice and it may still feel uncomfortable, there is a way that riders recommend to others on how to break in their suit. We’ve heard if you sit in the sauna with your suit on it will form to your body then making it a little more comfortable for you.

 

Find Your Perfect Suit!

The main point we cannot express enough is that your suit is supposed to be tight when you try it on. Race suits are not designed to be walked around in, so trying to walk around in it and see if it is comfortable will not help you make your decision. You have to break it in just like anything else. Race suits are meant to protect you so they will be one of the pricier pieces of gear but their features will be well worth it. Good luck with finding the right suit!

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