number9
05-27-2003, 09:16 PM
I am going to buy either the Alpinestars Bostrom or the Spidi Norick - I can get them both for the same price. Here are the pics and descriptions. Please give ANY comments to help me decide. I am getting the red/black in either one.
Spidi Norick
http://www2.spidiusa.com/images-products/68med.jpg
http://www2.spidiusa.com/images-products/68lg.jpg
Professional one-piece suit in 1.2 mm leather, with large perforated areas, elasticised panels on knees, lumbar region and shoulder blades, Schoeller keprotec on calves. Aerodynamic appendix, slider, air vents on shoulders. The perforated leather makes it perfect for use on the track, to better guarantee transpirability during physical activity.
Alpinestars Bostrom
http://www.alpinestars.com/v2/products/ridingwear/details/bostrom-red%2Bblue-front.jpg
1.2-1.4mm full-grain Italian leather for excellent abrasion resistance / authentic Ben Bostrom race-replica styling / embossed back padding / 90º anatomical race fit / removable liner made with Coolmax™ / die-cut ventilation / race developed GP protectors with injection-molded shell & dual-density foam padding / multiple stitched main-seam construction for maximum tear resistance / ergonomically placed stretch Kevlar® panels for optimal flexibility / compartment for injection-molded GP back protector / PU replaceable GP knee sliders