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Leathers or AeroStitch???

Which One Is Do You Think Is Better?

  • Leathers

    Votes: 32 66.7%

  • Aerostitch

    Votes: 16 33.3%
  • Total voters
    48
Depends on what you want it for.

Mostly commuting with occasional group "c" trackdays - get the Aerostitch. More multi-purpose and waterproof. Good protection.

Hard-core twisties and trackdays go for the leather. Max protection.

JMHO
 
Aerostich while an awesome product are a bit pricey. Take a look at TourMaster line of textiles before buying.
 
Since Im a Gear Whore, I like topics like these.....

If you have the money, get both but if you can only afford one, you have to look at what your needs are....

If your only riding on weekends and occassional trackdays, the leathers would be great.....

If your riding weekends, commuting, and trips, the Aerostich by far is the best to have......

I personally rather wear an Aerostich period for all the riding I do since I can wear them over my regular clothes if commuting to work/school, or riding on weekends on my favorite roads as El Camino and I-5......

I had a lowside at 70mph and with body armor, it saved me from a world of pain....and I was able to fix any damages to it....

I think there others here that can testify how great the Aerostich suits are......
 
TourMaster and FirstGear had 1pc suits almost like an Aerostich but not as good.....

I have the FirstGear Expedition 1pc suit that I love only for its comfort in the rain and cold weather and okay in hot days but I don't have much confidence with the protection nor don't think it'll last as long as my Aerostich would in the long run......some stitchings are starting to get loose.....You can still put it on as easily as a 'Stich suit which was why I got it and I did replace the "armor" for better ones, but I rather have the Stich when I can afford one again....

I tried the TourMaster 1pc and its like a jumpsuit....a bit more of a struggle to get into compared to the other 2 suits especially if you are going to wear regular street clothes underneath.....It is waterproof and has venting but it doesn't allow hot air to escape through the material that well as the other 2 suits and it really gets warm even in the winter....the protection is a bit better though than the FirstGear but the Stich will hold out better.....The quality is about the same as the FirstGear but not anywhere close the Stich...

Plus neither the TourMaster or First Gear suits can be customized to your fit.....

And if you really want....you can have Aerostich put velcro to put kneepucks on em....:laughing

The Stich is well worth the money, IMHO....
 
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I got my FirstGear Expedition for $250 and saw the TourMaster for the same price at RoadRiders last year ....

But, the retail price is about $450-500 bucks which is not worth either one of these suits IMO.....
 
3 posts in a row John :confused :twofinger

I basically agree with what V4 said :thumbup
 
I've always pondered this question myself, I hope to have both one day. But since I have textile gear already I'll probably go for leathers first.
 
No doubt about it...

Aerostich. I guarantee if you own both suits, you will ride 99% of the time in the Stich because it's warmer, more comfortable, waterproof, and the armor is top notch. Also you can wear it over your regular clothes, their customer service is great, etc. I've never met an Aerostich owner who was unhappy with his / her suit.

I liked mine so much that I bought one for my girlfriend even though she only rides w/ me once in a blue moon. 700$ of good stuff instead of 400$ of not-so-good-stuff is a good decision.

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Aerostitch, since I commute a lot more miles than recreational riding. It keeps me comfy and dry.
 
leathers+back protector for max safety. I do have the light armor textile pants and First Gear jacket (with light armor) for when i feel squiddy/lazy to go with leathers.
I dont do twisties without leathers though anymore.
 
I was flipping through the new Aerostitch catalog, and the more I look at them, the more I think I'd like a Roadcrafter suit.
 
Aerostich, for everyday wear, it's more versatile than leathers.
 
I've got both full street leathers and an aerostich, and as donoman says, I wear the aerostich 99% of the time. Actually, that's not true. Since I bought my aerostich 1 year ago, I can honestly say I've worn the 'stich 100% of the time for one full year. One of my best and most useful gear purchases ever.

-Matt
 
Thanks for the input guys!

V4, I knew I would peak your interest with this thread:teeth

Donoman, Next time post a picture without the bald dude, m'kay:twofinger
 
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JackEM said:
Knock on wood, but anyone go down in a 'stich? How'd it hold up?

-J
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.....REMEMBER: Aerostich is a great suit for comfort in the every day world and weekend fun and offers enough protection under a certain degree but leathers offer more protection ....


I had a 70mph lowside and it protected me well.....

I started sliding on my stomach for a bit and somehow flipped on my back till I went over a dirt embankment and over a cliff .....

The stomache area wore through but did not touch skin and my back held up fine, except for "skid marks" left from the sliding....

The knee paddings, the elbow pads and most importantly the hip pads helped a LOT and the Tpro body armor did its job well....

I sent it in the same week and got it repaired about 3 weeks just like I had it when I first got it.....

The ONLY thing that should always be aware of is to have the straps on the leg/ankle area securely tightened because it did rise up while sliding leg first on my back....., but this is due to MY OWN LAZINESS of not taking the time to have it properly fastened....

From this point on, I always tell people to always keep their leg strap/buttons tight if they have theirs loose
 
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JackEM said:
Knock on wood, but anyone go down in a 'stich? How'd it hold up?

-J
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I went down in my Aerostich and it held up fine. Luckily, 30 minutes before my crash, V4 actually told me to snap up those leg buttons, and I listened to him. I was fine after my highside, and a few tumble rolls. I still wear that suit everyday, even though it has a rip near the pocket... but all in all, not much happened to the suit.

You can buy an Aerostich backprotector for 60$. I think imma get one pretty soon.
 
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