1 piece vs 2 piece leathers

[Sossige]

I've just been looking at leathers this afternoon - got the shop to order a set of 1 piece leathers in my size, so I can go back and try them on.

I tried a different design of 1 piece leathers and they fitted great - was able to get them on and off without the trouble that I expected. Ironically the 2 piece suit was a completely different affair - I couldn't even get the same size trousers on - both suits were a size 42.

I had trouble getting the 2 piece trousers over my knees and they were really uncomfortable around the thighs. The 1 piece leather suit was superbly comfortable by comparison.

Has anyone else found the same?

Edited by Sossige on Sunday 8th June 20:26

[Rach81]

Go for whichever is comfiest, my buddy wears 1 piece which look hot , and he obviously finds them comfortable/reassuring but they're a pain when you ride out for lunch and he has to fold them down and wriggle back in.
I've just bought Dainese 2 piece which feel soooo safe, loads of protection, but the zip round is massive compared to my textiles, it can be awkward to get done up again.

I'm sure the guys will be along with another opinion soon

[Sossige]

Thanks Rach.

All being well (i.e. it fits) then this is the suit I'm getting:



It's a Teknic XCelerator suit, part Kangaroo hide. It's also got Knox armour on the knees, elbows etc, has a hump at the back, a Knox back protector and a second layer of leather at the vulnerable areas.

Not too sure about the red sliders (strangely they are black sliders with the blue suit) so I'll probably get different sliders at some point.

[RabD]

Those knee sliders look big enough to break both your shins if you ever came off.

[Busamav]

If you are doing nothing but track days , get a one piece, otherwise a 2 piece is the way to go imho.

[Tyrant]

I have the two piece Teknic violator suit complete with the same hump and air vents. I chose the two piece for convienience having tried them both on.

The violator had a great review from Sportbiketrackgear on youtube and he's reviewing your suit here...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eFCKFZ3GgU

[TL84]

Have heard that 1 piece leathers are harder to get off by medics in event of an accident.

[Sossige]

Hi guys -

I realise that in many respects the 2 piece are a more practical proposition - but that wasn't what I was really asking about. I found it amazing that I could fit into a size 42 one piece, yet not get into the same size two piece suit. If anything I expected it to be the other way round and just wondered if this was the norm?

Cheers for the link Tyrant - I'll have a watch of that in my hotel room tonight.

Cheers,

S

Edited by Sossige on Monday 9th June 11:49

[aph202]

Hi Sossige,

That kangaroo suit was the one I was considering getting, I've heard it is very comfortable.

Can I ask where you're getting it from and what they're asking?

Cheers,

Adrian.

[Tyrant]

I found the opposite. I'm short with broad shoulders, a one piece that fit my upper half was too long in the legs and vice versa. I could mix and match sizes of the two piece and get the best fit for me.
I found my Teknic gear in America for half the price...

[Sossige]

aph202 said:

Hi Sossige,

That kangaroo suit was the one I was considering getting, I've heard it is very comfortable.

Can I ask where you're getting it from and what they're asking?

Cheers,

Adrian.

Hi bud -

I'm getting it from here (assuming it does fit):

http://www.bykebitz.co.uk

Bought all my gear from them so far and always had great service.

S

[toxgobbler]

I live close to the Bykebitz shop and they're a great bunch there. My tuppence on suits is a 2 piece Dianese as I have stumpy legs it was a much better fit.

Tox