Race Leathers

[49over]

Is it "Normal" to have to get race leathers re stitched if they are only 1yr old and never been scuffed ?I've worn them 2 dozen times. I'm trying to decide whether I will purchase same brand. This is my first set of race leathers. The suit is literally coming apart at every seam. ( pun intended). Lol.

 

[reciprocity]

no, it's not normal.

Buy another brand.

 

[49over]

Good to know, brand Recommendations ? Please,
I will pay for the quality if need be...

 

[rbjeepthing]

What manufacturer? I had an issue with one of Alpinestars Carver suits at the begging of the season. However it was brand new and literally coming apart at the seams the first time I wore it.

 

[reciprocity]

According to those who fix them regularly, Spyke is about the best on the market right now

 

[49over]

This was a patch put on by a local seamstress to repair a major tear in leather and the stitching near it.

 

[rbjeepthing]

This was a patch put on by a local seamstress to repair a major tear in leather and the stitching near it. View attachment 29905

Looks like Velocity why not contact them direct?

 

[49over]

I like Jimmy, but I didn't know what the lifespan of leathers were ( first pair). Now that I know this is uncommon I will.
Thanks for the insight.

 

[meme]

I'd also suggest Spyke if you can. However I've crash tested Teknic and Nexo and they both held up well for me.

I can't say I'd recommend Velocity, but contact them and see if they will help. Good luck.

 

[stormcat]

Stay away from Rev'It! suits as well. My bf's Rev'It suit literally shredded open on a low speed low-side. Then they blew open on the opposite side on another low speed low-side. He's had the suit (extensively) repaired at the track, but it's not trustworthy. He's switched to A* as his primary suit now.

 

[Mr.Azim]

Spidi. Crashed 4 times in my Wind-Pro/T-1and needed some minor sleeve repair (not even patch, just re-sewing). Never ripped or tore the leather itself, just the seams needed some reinforcing. They never opened but I could see the stitching loosen a little. Trackside Cuts repaired the suit for me (after the 3rd crash).

It's a little pricier than the usual brands, but I would gladly buy another when it's time for another suit.

 

[kellen]

velocity....................

 

[Velocity Sportsgear]

Give me a call and bring them in. I will have them taken care of. I do have to say this looks like from our older factory who we do not deal with any more because of these issues. I'd rather charge more and offer a product that will not do this versus offer $600 for a suit that gives me a bad reputation. The current factory we deal with does more high end products and doesn't compromise on quality. But I will will take of this issue as I always do.

Jimmy

 

[Amazon]

I;ll vouch for jimmy and his new manufacturer. My suit is is from the new guys and it's still nicely together