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How much do alpinestar jackets useally go new? Im getting ready to buy all my gear and junk and just need to make sure ive got the proper ammount saved up. Anyone got a fairly close guess or actual price of these things?

JWF

JWF505 wrote:How much do alpinestar jackets useally go new? Im getting ready to buy all my gear and junk and just need to make sure ive got the proper ammount saved up. Anyone got a fairly close guess or actual price of these things?

JWF

Newenough has a selection of Alpinestar gear you can look at. Do not forget to get riding pants and boots, jeans and regular boots will not save your skin and bones if they meet pavement.

anouther question then, how necessary are the power ranger boots? Would high top hiking boots be satisfactory? What are the advantages of the boots?


JWF

JWF505 wrote:anouther question then, how necessary are the power ranger boots? Would high top hiking boots be satisfactory? What are the advantages of the boots?


JWF

You don't need to look like a Power Ranger to have protection. My boots are all black and fairly pedestrian. Oxtar Explorers:



They have ankle armor on the outside (one side of each ankle), easy entry/exit system, very grippy sole and are touted as completely waterproof.

Hiking boots are probably fine if you're just putting around a parking lot. However, I wouldn't expect regular hiking boots to hold up to, say, keeping the bike and asphalt from grinding your ankle to a nub if you fall off at a decent speed.

The advantage of a good riding boot are: it's more comfortable, it's safer, it's sturdier, it will work in colder weather, they look better and have grippier soles.

I've always wondered about motorcycle pants. If you use your bike to commute to work its okay to wear your jacket, boots, gloves, and helmet day after day after day. But what about the pants? I don't think anyone would be comfortable wearing the same pants 5 days in a row. Do you bring like a change of pants or something?

If your seriously going to commute to work on your bike, your probably going to have to change cloths anyway. I always sweat at least a little during any ride over a few minutes.

If your going to commute, gear up. Just wear the same gear to work everyday, then change once you get to work. I consider proper riding pants essential to gearing up properly.

JWF505 wrote:anouther question then, how necessary are the power ranger boots? Would high top hiking boots be satisfactory? What are the advantages of the boots?

I recently had an accident where my leg was caught under the bike. If I was not wearing my proper riding boots I would no longer have my right foot.


Thank you Alpinestars.

The armour in the shin and ankle kept everything together after the bones broke and the kevlar in the toe kept the road from grinding my toes off.

You don't wear gardening gloves to protect your hands on a bike and the same applies to boots. Buy something built for the job.

Vit0r wrote:I've always wondered about motorcycle pants. If you use your bike to commute to work its okay to wear your jacket, boots, gloves, and helmet day after day after day. But what about the pants? I don't think anyone would be comfortable wearing the same pants 5 days in a row. Do you bring like a change of pants or something?

I have things quite simplified with my Aerostich Roadcrafter. You just wear street clothes under the suit, so you only have to change your shoes when you get to your destination. I've worn everything from shorts and a tshirt to nice khakis and a dress shirt. One of these days I'm going to wear my three-piece suit under it and shed the suit feeling like James Bond.

You'll be fine with heavy hiking boots or military boots. Think about it. Heavy leather, and strong stitching... just like your riding jacket. I've seen plenty of motorcycle accidents come through the ER. Most of the time they've cut the boots off the rider, but a rider always talks about his gear when he sees you for a followup.

Yes, there are times when you want rigid boots and armor. However, there are times when you don't too.

If you're racing that's probably a different story

storysunfolding wrote: Yes, there are times when you want rigid boots and armor. However, there are times when you don't too.

Would those be the days when you are sure you are not going to crash?