Kangaroo leather?

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kabob983 · #1 Post by **kabob983** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 3:37 pm

I've noticed that alot of leather jackets/pants of late are made out of kangaroo leather. I heard some site say that they offered "double the abrasion resistance that cowhide leather offers" or something like that. Does anyone know if this is true? If so, is that the only benefit?

VermilionX · #2 Post by **VermilionX** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 3:41 pm

the most common reason i heard is that they offer the same protection as 1.4mm cowhides but very light.

so weight is the only reason why they're better than cowhide.

don't get motoGP brand though... i heard the stitching isn't good and only 1 crash and they break apart easily. so im guessing that's why you can get it for only $800... most kangaroo suits are around $1500.

kabob983 · #3 Post by **kabob983** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 3:50 pm

I've not heard anything positive or negative about MotoGP's quality. First one I noticed though was the $2700 Dainese kangaroo leather suit...youch!

VermilionX · #4 Post by **VermilionX** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 3:55 pm

teknic's speedstar and alpinestars racing replica are high quality brands and those 2 are their top of the line suits and is made from kangaroo leather.

you can get them around $1500 online. still expensive but not as much as the dainese.

Kal · #5 Post by **Kal** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 4:17 pm

Well after a few hours wearing one it can put a real spring in your step...

< /coat & leaves >

Sev · #6 Post by **Sev** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 4:46 pm

me eyes

Bachstrad37 · #7 Post by **Bachstrad37** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 8:28 am

They've been using kangaroo leather for years with soccer/futbol cleats. The only benefit that I've noticed with kangaroo are weight reduction and less break-in time. The downside is longevity - esp. if moisture is introduced. Kangaroo leather is very sensitive and break down much quicker than cowhide. Also, it's beaucoup expensive.