Textiles vs leather..

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Hi. I'm out for a long day scratching around north Lancashire, Yorkshire, and the lakes tomorrow and don't know weather to wear my leather 2 piece or my rst adventure 2 textile suit.. I know I'll be MUCH more comfortable in the textiles and cooler too with the vents open, and will be less likely to become distracted due to these reasons, but we all know that ultimately a half decent set of leathers will cope much better in the event of a crash (so that probably answers my own question).. I do feel more confident riding harder/faster in leathers, like wearing a suit of armour in a fist fight! I often struggle with leathers size wise due to being skinny and relatively tall, so to get a decent fit build wise usually means they are a bit too short in the arms and legs, as is the case with my current leathers.

Do you guys feel confident pushing your bikes hard in textiles?
 
I have heard this debated many times. In my opinion you are much better off concentrating on the quality of the armour within your suit whether it is textile or leather. Leather only stops abrasion injuries by and large. Those types of injuries are less severe on the road because when you come off you usually hit something hard like a vehicle, some barriers or a tree before you slide very far and this is where good quality D30 armour in the right places is important.

If you are asking this question then perhaps another to ask yourself is should I be pushing so hard that I am thinking about what's going to protect me in the event I crash. That sort of attitude might work on the track when racing but on the road I would wind off a notch to reduce the chances of a crash by keeping everything within your own limits. I'm genuinely not trying to sound like a bore even if I actually do.

I guess that doesn't really answer your question but might give you something to think about. Stay safe.
 
As said above, it is not like track riding , so good armour etc.
I have worn textiles on the road exclusively for the last 6 years now and don't give it a second thought. What you wear should not affect how you ride, if you think you chances are better in leathers, they are not. You are in the lap of the Gods if you have an incedent, it's luck that saves you not leather. A few riding courses don't go amiss, you can ride fast and safe.
 
andylel said:
I have heard this debated many times. In my opinion you are much better off concentrating on the quality of the armour within your suit whether it is textile or leather. Leather only stops abrasion injuries by and large. Those types of injuries are less severe on the road because when you come off you usually hit something hard like a vehicle, some barriers or a tree before you slide very far and this is where good quality D30 armour in the right places is important.

If you are asking this question then perhaps another to ask yourself is should I be pushing so hard that I am thinking about what's going to protect me in the event I crash. That sort of attitude might work on the track when racing but on the road I would wind off a notch to reduce the chances of a crash by keeping everything within your own limits. I'm genuinely not trying to sound like a bore even if I actually do.

I guess that doesn't really answer your question but might give you something to think about. Stay safe.
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I do try to ride within my limits and don't enjoy not being in control, that being said I really enjoy a fast smooth ride and of course, like most of us get a thrill out of speed and a perfect corner. I'm not the fastest in the world but still crack on a bit and could cause myself big damage with an off..

I always feel textiles wouldnt hold the armour in place..
 
Some textile suits have adjustment to hold it in place. If yours haven't then perhaps consider a mesh armour jacket to go under the suit? This is what we do when on the trails. Armour solid, jacket loose = cool.
 
JJH said:
Wear what's most comfortable. JJH
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plus one on this ...if you are wearing something thats uncomfortable , its a distraction and takes your mind of the ride.

Why not purchase a summer jacket that is vented and has a removable liner ? dainese do one along with most other manufacturers
 
I have leathers and also some kevlar reinforced jeans, and last time I looked into this I was surprised to find some information that indicated that leather generally has a lower abrasion resistance rating than good quality reinforced jeans. I can't remember where I read this, but it has made me wonder whether to wear the jeans when I head off to Brittany next week, particularly as the weather has been forecast to be quite warm.
 
jojitsu said:
Maybe I should start it again in the virtual pub section.. ��
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You should.

For the record, I've only ever worn textiles, apart from when it's sunny, when I'll wear Kevlar jeans and a leather or vented jacket.
 
I've just ordered a forcefield pro shirt xv chest shoulder back and elbow CE approved .fits under leathers and textiles jacket .As others say impact protection more important on twisty roads BUT obviously not crashing is the way to go 👍sunny weekends are some of the most dodgy times to hoon around the lanes ,horses ramblers mountain bikers tractors etc etc never blast round blind bends dragging the footrest 🤗 been there just survied that nearly 40 yrs ago😉
 
JJH said:
Wear what's most comfortable. JJH
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Exactly, just ridden back from Whitby to Leeds in Dragging Kevlar jeans and a tee-shirt.
It was that hot that even my summer Kevlar lined denim jacket was too hot for me to concentrate on the road.
 
Had a lovely ride out today. Very warm so I chose cargo shorts, tee-shirt and deck shoes.

Did burn my leg a little on the exhaust when I carelessly got off.

No motorcycle clothing makes you invulnerable.
 
This has to be in the top 5 of the most ridiculous threads I've seen on here !
 
Well I have put this in the virtual pub now.. 😁.. This is what I did:

Well had about 10 hours blasting around the countryside today, great day! Umd and ahhd this morning but ended up with my leathers; final thoughts before setting off was better safe than sorry.. No crashing today I'm glad to report but as I was flying up to Hartside cafe in Alston I felt properly kitted out.. Was talking to a bike copper at Devil's Bridge was on a very impressive 1299 panigale, he said they have to wear 1.8mm thick leather and that they tested all kinds of textile materials and the leather won hands down..
 
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