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Gear - 3/1/2006 6:24:32 PM
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jimmy2blazer
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I've been looking around for gear. after being here only a few days i realize how important it really is. so do you all wear gear actually made for women or just wear the guy stuff in your size? i dont usually wear "girl" clothes. im a baggy jeans and t-shirt kind of girl. i was just wondering if there really is any benefit to wearing stuff made specifically for women. i figure if i can find a mens jacket that fits snug, im good to go. right?
< Message edited by jimmy2blazer -- 3/2/2006 10:09:06 PM >
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RE: Gear - 3/2/2006 9:57:00 AM
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pitsvtec
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My first jacket was a mens. My gear now is for women and I wear more of it. I have my jacket, gloves and knee/shin guards. I will not be stupid b/c I've already learned my lesson once. I was riding down the highway with my man and his brother. I was in the middle and this car came and but in between my man and I causing me to go down. I had just gotten the F4i (not even 500 miles) and I had on capris and sneakers. NEVER AGAIN!
GEAR NAZI AWAY!!!!!!!!!!
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RE: Gear - 3/2/2006 10:08:14 PM
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jimmy2blazer
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ouch! leave some killer battle scars?
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RE: Gear - 3/2/2006 11:01:17 PM
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pitsvtec
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Unfortunately, they did.
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RE: Gear - 3/3/2006 6:42:59 PM
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I too wear jeans and t-shirts, not much on the "girlie clothes." Nothing agaist them just not for me. I have a mens jacket, I wear jeans, and Dr. Martin boots. Mostly guy riders around here so the shops don't carry too much chick gear. I like to try my stuff on before I buy.
Pits..that really sucks, glad to see you're ok.
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RE: Gear - 3/6/2006 12:41:34 PM
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pitsvtec
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Thanks....it was a man driver who cut me off and men talk their smack about us....HUMMMFFF!
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RE: Gear - 3/7/2006 3:08:42 PM
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pitsvtec
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Leather is cheaper than skin!
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RE: Gear - 3/7/2006 5:00:23 PM
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jimmy2blazer
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ive been looking at joe rocket sonic 2.0 jacket, but just online. hopefully this weekend ill get a chance to shop around. yea leather is cheaper than skin, but protecting your body is freakin expensive. anybody know any good closeouts sites that would carry last years line or anything. ive been looking at newenough.com and ebay.
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RE: Gear - 3/7/2006 5:12:49 PM
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neebelung
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If we're talking MC gear, I only wear "girl" gear. It's not just the sizing, but it's CUT differently than men's gear -- shorter through the arms, smller in the waist, with room for boobs and hips. Also, tends to be designed a bit better (not as bulky) for women.
I have:
Joe Rocket Phoenix 2.0 (mesh jacket)
Joe Rocket Trixie (leather jacket)
Joe Rocket Pheonix Gloves
Teknic Chicane Leather gloves
And SOON to add Power Trip Stiletto Jacket (mesh).
Even my helmet is "girlie" - Icon Alliance "Damnation." 
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RE: Gear - 3/7/2006 5:23:45 PM
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jimmy2blazer
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quote:
ORIGINAL: neebelung
If we're talking MC gear, I only wear "girl" gear. It's not just the sizing, but it's CUT differently than men's gear -- shorter through the arms, smller in the waist, with room for boobs and hips. Also, tends to be designed a bit better (not as bulky) for women.
I have:
Joe Rocket Phoenix 2.0 (mesh jacket)
Joe Rocket Trixie (leather jacket)
Joe Rocket Pheonix Gloves
Teknic Chicane Leather gloves
And SOON to add Power Trip Stiletto Jacket (mesh).
Even my helmet is "girlie" - Icon Alliance "Damnation."
well im definitely not blessed in the boobs department, or the hips rather either. when i actually wear girl shirts like dress shirts. i feel like im about ready to bust out of the shoulders...hmm maybe i just cant adjust well. i really need to try some stuff on though- cant wait till this weekend
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RE: Gear - 3/12/2006 10:20:03 PM
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jimmy2blazer
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i got to stop in a shop this weekend and actually try some gear on. couple things i realized:
1. i have a small head, but i did find a helmet that i liked on sale for $100, still looking though
2. i tried on a joe rocket textile jacket,hmm think ill be sticking with leather, wasnt impressed with the textile
so i did get a little accomplished on my trip. i tried on an icon jacket, not sure what what style exactly, but it was some thick leather and really comfy.
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RE: Gear - 3/13/2006 6:13:35 PM
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CBR Chick
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Don't have a set of leathers, afraid to spend the money on them. The guys I've seen wear them at the track look way too uncomfortable in them. Are they really?
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RE: Gear - 3/14/2006 8:12:59 AM
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neebelung
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ORIGINAL: CBR Chick
Don't have a set of leathers, afraid to spend the money on them. The guys I've seen wear them at the track look way too uncomfortable in them. Are they really?
I have a leather jacket for cooler weather, but I don't have a set of leathers per se. My thinking is this: unless I'm hitting the track, or doing some rrrrreeeeeallly agressive riding, full leahters are overkill. Yes, they'll protect you the best in the event of a crash, but unless you know you're going to be riding really hard/really fast all the time (or most of the time), I think it's excessive (and expensive) for the average rider for daily riding.
Let the flame war begin.........
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