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Title: AlpineStar - Track Pants leather - Opinions?
Post by: BretMorris on May 27, 2008, 08:58:47 AM
Hi all,

Have been thinking about getting myself a pair of leather riding pants and have tried a few brands but keep coming back to Dainese v AlpineStar and even RST ( i think that is them).

At this stage I think it Alpines, Dainese and then RST.  So has anyone got a pair of the AlpineStar Track Leather pant that has an product quality, fit etc. opinion or a review?  How do you like them, for comfot do they give a little etc.  I tried on a 52 and it they are snug in the waist but very good length and calf etc. but the 54 was a tad too big and I think longer.  The shop dude said the leaeher will give so snug is ok.. tight..well maybe not.

So any comments... about the pants..

Bret
Title: Re: AlpineStar - Track Pants leather - Opinions?
Post by: goldFiSh on May 27, 2008, 03:20:13 PM
What's your jacket? I would want to make sure that they are able to zip together, or at the very lease be modified to do so...
Title: Re: AlpineStar - Track Pants leather - Opinions?
Post by: Dockstrada on June 03, 2008, 12:41:34 AM
I met a guy at the track on Saturday making custom leathers from Italy $1800 any colour any graphics made to measure .Im going to get a set cant beat that price with a stick for a custom job [thumbsup]
Title: Re: AlpineStar - Track Pants leather - Opinions?
Post by: R_usty on June 03, 2008, 02:37:41 AM
Quote from: Dockstrada on June 03, 2008, 12:41:34 AM
I met a guy at the track on Saturday making custom leathers from Italy $1800 any colour any graphics made to measure .Im going to get a set cant beat that price with a stick for a custom job [thumbsup]

You can also upgrade to Kangaroo leather - $2500

www.gimoto.com.au
Title: Re: AlpineStar - Track Pants leather - Opinions?
Post by: Dockstrada on June 03, 2008, 02:41:26 AM
Quote from: R_usty on June 03, 2008, 02:37:41 AM
You can also upgrade to Kangaroo leather - $2500

www.gimoto.com.au

Hey rust ydid you get your gear from them ???
Title: Re: AlpineStar - Track Pants leather - Opinions?
Post by: R_usty on June 03, 2008, 02:53:35 AM
Quote from: Dockstrada on June 03, 2008, 02:41:26 AM
Hey rust ydid you get your gear from them ???

No but I have been checking out their gear - It is really good and the price is excellent! Whats more I will be in Italy at Christmas and hey, I my even be able to visit the shop/Factory and get a suit made when I am there!

Basically they take your measurements in Australia and then the suit is made up to your specs in Italy and flown back here.

Great suits and you get a made-to-measure for the same price of a Std Alpinestars or Dainese.....

PS - I am not on commission here and have only met the guy who runs this business once - Rory Panetta is his name.
Title: Re: AlpineStar - Track Pants leather - Opinions?
Post by: ducsport on June 03, 2008, 04:03:40 AM
Quote from: BretMorris on May 27, 2008, 08:58:47 AM
Hi all,

Have been thinking about getting myself a pair of leather riding pants and have tried a few brands but keep coming back to Dainese v AlpineStar and even RST ( i think that is them).

At this stage I think it Alpines, Dainese and then RST.  So has anyone got a pair of the AlpineStar Track Leather pant that has an product quality, fit etc. opinion or a review?  How do you like them, for comfot do they give a little etc.  I tried on a 52 and it they are snug in the waist but very good length and calf etc. but the 54 was a tad too big and I think longer.  The shop dude said the leaeher will give so snug is ok.. tight..well maybe not.

So any comments... about the pants..

Bret
Bret, I have had the Alpinestars "Bat" pants - don't laugh, OK? - for about five years now, and have found them to be excellent. They are more of a touring pant, and don't have knee sliders, but other than that they much the same as the other Alpinestars products. The leather did give a bit, which is good because I have only got fatter with age - a point to think about. :-\..it may be best to go a bit bigger, if you plan on wearing them long term? ;D

My 2c worth. Ducsport.
Title: Re: AlpineStar - Track Pants leather - Opinions?
Post by: Dockstrada on June 04, 2008, 03:58:03 AM
Hopeing to have my suit in this style  [thumbsup]

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3056/2550163441_0b7c136e9a.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: AlpineStar - Track Pants leather - Opinions?
Post by: dutchieal on June 04, 2008, 04:47:13 AM
gotta put "Wicke' on the front too !
can i suggest..... the Ducati "D" to closely follow the Company name ? WICKED !