I believe that dainese are assembled in Ukraine actually. It says so on the inside of both of my one piece suits, but that might just be the suit liner. I have 2 one piece and one 2 piece. I generally always wear the one piece suit when riding. I feel better protected in the one piece. Fitment is good. One of my suits is the Rossi 06 replica one, so it has the titanium shoulder and knee pads. I haven't been dissapointed with any of my dainese gear, I would go with them.

 

Sportbike Track Gear have videos for everything. Detailing manufacturers build quality.

Watch these videos, I'm sure they will help.

http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Categories.bok?category=RS+Taichi+|+RS+Taichi+Suits+|+Gloves+|+Jackets

http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=5485

http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=5750



Hope this helps.

Good luck

 

rev'it has the main distribution warehouse in new york somewhere. The guy that answers is real nice and will help you the best that he can.

 

Check out BKS

 

I crashed in my Dainese Steel Prof 1 suite earlier this year. Was very disappointed on how it came apart so much. I switched to an A* MX-1 and am very happy with it so far. It's a little heavier, but It seems as though it will take a crash better than the Dainese.

 

my buddy runs an mx-1. he has a 95% crash rate at loudon this year and it's held up really well.

 

Take a look at a custom Syed, I've crashed MANY times on one, and finally had to throw it away when they had to cut it off me in the ER (Usually I have them cut the stretch panels, but that time I didn't care).

Excellent Build quality, leather is top notch and it's custom.

http://www.syedleathers.com/

 

+1

I'm currently having one made. Full padding, full perforation, neck protector, name stitched on back and custom color pattern (plus the 100 dollar fat boy fee) for 1500. Oh, and they give you free stickers (I'm a sticker whore) lol

double kevlar stitched, and very nice quality leather.

Just went to the shop today and they were giving me the rundown on the whole building process. It's intense and honestly now knowing what goes into making the suit, they are seriously under priced. I just can't justify spending money on a suit that's just off the shelf when you can pay the same and in some cases less for something custom fit AND custom designed.

 

The RS-Taichi GP-MAX suits are made in Japan, using the highest quality Japanese leather available, also using the silkscreen process for the coloring.

That would for sure be my choice

Of course I do have to EVO series suits too.

-Nick

 

Of course I do have to EVO series suits too.

-Nick

And I just saw you have Knox back protectors too.....nice stuff

 

No Arlen Ness??? Thats what I am looking at. Really nice stuff and reasonably priced for sure.

 

it doesn't really matter where they're made. just look at the stitching quality and the leather quality and thickness as a guide.
i have 2 suits and my 1 piece is a hein gericke made in europe (germany i believe).
it is a fantastic suit.

 

it doesn't really matter where they're made. just look at the stitching quality and the leather quality and thickness as a guide.

+1. Stitching is the key. Some suits look awesome, but have poor stitching in critical areas. I had a MotoGP Roo Suit blowout on me a few years ago in a highside. Usually the manufactures who support racing is the way to go. They get my money and tend to offer a quality product.

 

Take a look at Spidi. Their top suits are right in your price range. They are made in Italy.

 

Spidi is good stuff for sure, but wont be available for another few months. They went through a distribution change.

Out of the suits your looking at, I would be into the RS-Taichi stuff, then the Dainese.

I personally wouldn't go with the Arlen Ness stuff.

-Nick

 

This is pretty much an investment for me as i plan not to crash every time i get to the track, so please help me out with some opinions as the 2 piece feel isnt that great anymore and im ready to upgrade to a 1 piece full time track suit!

Thanks :snorkel

 

I have a Revit! It has been lowsided and didnt fall apart at all. The leathers held up very well. I have not been able to try on any new A* suits yet though so I can not coment on those.

PS I can get you hooked up on a* and RS if you decide to go with those.

 

+1 for Arlen Ness. They still aren't very widely known here (at least not for leathers) but they are over in Europe. I think they look really nice.... but more importantly they are very comfortable and hold up great. Unfortunately I have crash tested mine a few more times than I would have liked but believe you me they can withstand a crash... or five. The stitching is phenomenal and won't rip apart in a crash, and the leather is top notch.. and double layers in impact areas of course.

 

Thats what I hear, the comfort is off the charts and quality is amazing.

 

I say check out Pilot leathers....you can do a full custom suit, tailormade to you. Your design, your colors, your options for half of what you'll budget for some of the others mentioned. I love mine, great suit.

 

Wouldn't go with arlen suits cause u don't sell them or why? Not bashing your opinion but I have heard nothing but good things about them in my research at all. Would love to hear why if you don't mind?

 

thanks for all the replies ill look into SYED, HEROIC, ARLEN NESS, as well as SPIDI as soon as I get off work later tonight or tomorrow.

Any other feedback would be great...

and -1badr6- :epimpIm wondering too why dont you choose arlen ness as well? Whats your experience with it?

 

Arlen Ness 999.99
http://www.superbiketoystore.com/sp...store.com/sport/products/racing-suits/arlen-ness-magnesium-cowhide-racing-suit/

A* 999.99
http://www.superbiketoystore.com/sport/products/racing-suits/alpinestars-rc1-one-piece-suit/

Either one are great from my research.

 

+1 on the RC1 suit mentioned above. While not a racer, I am thoroughly impressed with the quality of this suit. I feel like I'm wearing a suit of armor when I wear this thing. Not because of the weight (it's not an overly lightweight suit) but because of the feeling of security it gives me.

I had a few things done to the suit at Spyder Leatherworks (www.spyderleatherworks.com). It's damn close to a custom suit. Alexa @ Spyder will help you if you need any alterations. She's very involved with the WERA forum, and those guys do race......a lot!

 

Hey

Heres a good deal... Markbilt is the team with Melissa Paris.

 

For $1800 you might as well get a custom suit. It'll fit like a glove everywhere.

I crashed an Alpinestars MX-1 a couple years ago and it blew open at the seam instantly. They fixed it for next to nothing, which was really cool, but the way it blew open so fast was really scary. I'm not one for their suits so much, but I really like their gloves and their boots. Have had good luck with those holding up when I crash.

 

Rev'it <--man I've enjoyed that brand. Dainese is cheap during Cycle Gear's clearance offers

 

I got some even cheaper deals right now. Hit me up if interested.

Im down to the very last Dainese suits available on closeout pricing!

These are all brand new.

Laguna Seca Standard leather black 56 - $655
Laguna Seca Standard leather black 58 - $655

Laguna Seca D-skin black 54 - $755
Laguna Seca D-skin w/ waterbag black 48 - $755
Laguna Seca D-skin w/ waterbag black 50 - $755
Laguna Seca D-skin w/ waterbag black 54 - $755
Laguna Seca D-skin w/ waterbag black 56 - $755

W-Frame white/black 52 - $1375
W-Frame white/black 50 - $1375

Thanks!

 

dainese is comfortable, but they're only good for one wreck for the most part traded up for my current a*'s smx suit, after 3 wrecks it's still holding up.

 

Seeing that MX1 up there is scary, I see a lot of those on the track during trackdays, I have one, and honestly, i've always had a bit of doubt in it's capabilities, in fact, I know it's held me back a bit.

Time to get a Syed ordered up me thinks....

 

Heroic for the win. Tough as nails. :fact