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Is this the most expensive race suit made for mortals

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LMAO! Almost. Ironically that's the suit I was referring to in my other thread about Dainese. You can get it for about $1650 - $1700... Still expensive but :boobies
 
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I thought it was until I saw the price but they also have a cheaper one. I think. Here Is the same suite but only 2,000 Both have kangaroo In seems. I don't get it? They have like 5 versions of the Boro suite http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/31-DAIN05-4

AZScorpion said:
LMAO! Almost. Ironically that's the suit I was referring to in my other thread about Dainese. You can get it for about $1650 - $1700... Still expensive but :boobies
 
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uh you get what you pay for, I highly doubt some replica is going to be the same quality as dainese. they have their rep for a reason...

I have the sub $2000 one, and its cheaper because its cowhide, not kangaroo...you can get $$$$$ ones that are custom tailored to you. To me personally its completely worth it. Yes you are paying a bit for the name, but once you go dainese...its hard to put others on. Just like boot manufactures, they will fit some people like a glove, and not as well on others.

The hump is soft, but the protection is there to cushion the initial impact. The backprotector is then there to provide the shell protection.

Also the weak dollar vs euro is driving up dainese prices like nutts
 
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I don't like the way the Bora zips up. Has a funny two zipper bit. Could pose a problem to pit stops.
 
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Ican beat that.
My custom made BKS leathers cost 2,860 USD.
Lot of money ?? Yes - But what value can you put on your body.
I've seen top of the range Alpinestars race suits disintegrate at the track during 50-60 mph slides.
Mine WILL hold up. That's why I paid so much.
Personally if i was going to get off the peg leathers I would buy Kangaroo.
Spend as much as you can afford I say :) :)

P.S. Bought these when I had more money than sense, However, I will buy them again when these ones wear out as the comfort and protection are just soo good.
 
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Why stop with Roo... Let's get more exotic. No holds barred. Here are a few suggestions:

Gator! Imagine the pimp factor :epimp Solidus could hook us up . He's in the area AND has his own gun!

Komodo Dragon! Nothing says you have arrived more than a 1 piece straight from the endangered list :crash

Kodiak Bear for those northern riders. Imagine taking some cager out with those claws after they cut you off!

Baby Harp Seal for the ladies in the above areas. Warm, white & supple! :boobies Maybe they could come with a trap door in the back??? :jump

For the Gangstas in the house maybe some Louie Vitton? :thumbup
 
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AZScorpion said:
Why stop with Roo... Let's get more exotic. No holds barred. Here are a few suggestions:

Gator! Imagine the pimp factor :epimp Solidus could hook us up . He's in the area AND has his own gun!

Komodo Dragon! Nothing says you have arrived more than a 1 piece straight from the endangered list :crash

Kodiak Bear for those northern riders. Imagine taking some cager out with those claws after they cut you off!

Baby Harp Seal for the ladies in the above areas. Warm, white & supple! :boobies Maybe they could come with a trap door in the back??? :jump

For the Gangstas in the house maybe some Louie Vitton? :thumbup

LMFAO!!! I see you're busy at work today.... :lol
 
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Re: Re: Is this the most expensive race suit made for mortals

Zippy said:
Just buy it, Adrian. You cheap-ass bastard!!!
I was leaning more to the Teknic Roo with matching Roo boots:crash

Can you give us a review of your Roo skins?Do they come with perforations? how did the leather hold up on your get off? Tears? Splits? Zippers hold? Armor? did you have to replace It?

When you coming out for a ride? just trailer her and I'm sure the cops won't notice that your bike has no tags or headlights:crash
 
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Anubis said:
LMFAO!!! I see you're busy at work today.... :lol
You know it :thumbup

Actually lost my voice yesterday. Sucks. I need to be on the phone 24/7 to work. I'll be better in a day or 2. :beer

Hey Gladiator - Lemme knonw if you're gonna head to the Dainese store :thumbup
 
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r1gladiator said:
I was leaning more to the Teknic Roo with matching Roo boots:crash

Can you give us a review of your Roo skins?Do they come with perforations? how did the leather hold up on your get off? Tears? Splits? Zippers hold? Armor? did you have to replace It?

When you coming out for a ride? just trailer her and I'm sure the cops won't notice that your bike has no tags or headlights:crash

Yea, my brand-freakin' new Teknic roo suit (for those who don't know) took a hell of a beating during a high-speed wreck on the track. I wound-up sliding and tumbling a long way down the asphalt.

Except for some bruising and minor rash from the friction of my skin against the inner part of the suit, I came out pretty well.

My helmet was destroyed and my suit was pretty banged-up. Both knees, elbows, shoulders, forearms, and various other little spots here and there were worn completely through. Some holes were very big, some smaller. Where the leather wore through though, I had armor there to pretect me.

I was able to ride with the suit for many track days following the crash with duct-tape covering the holes. I eventually sent it back to Teknic's Warranty Repair Service. They patched it up and charged me a reasonable fee for the job.

The suit is so light and flexible due to the thinness of the leather. Compared to my former suit, a Dianese T-Age - which felt like it could stop a bullet, the Teknic Speedstar feels like a windbreaker almost.

Overall, I love the suit and would recommend it to anyone - except you, r1gladiator, because it doesn't come in your favorite color...PINK.
 
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AZScorpion said:
You know it :thumbup

Actually lost my voice yesterday. Sucks. I need to be on the phone 24/7 to work. I'll be better in a day or 2. :beer

Hey Gladiator - Lemme knonw if you're gonna head to the Dainese store :thumbup
Hey I'm going but first i need to find out when Rossi will be there. What kind of pen do I need for Rossi to sign my tank or helmet? I'm thinking I need a color rite pen:dunno