One Piece Mesh Suit

[bigred]

I am looking for a one piece mesh suit to wear while riding this summer and have had a pretty hard time finding one. I came across the Olympia Stealth but was wondering if anyone knew of any in a better color than pewter.

Thanks

[VFR Capt.Bob]

I did the same thing. Bought a Cortech touring jacket to wear in the Summer. Turns out my perforated leathers are a much cooler choice in the summer and the Cortech is awesome on colder rides. I'm more comfortable sport riding in leathers anyways.

[soichiro]

There are sevreal TEXTILE suits. I dont think their is an all MESH suit.

[Shinigami]

Mesh is a very poor defense against pavement and typically never survives even a minor crash.

There are many excellent perf leather suits which breath as well as most mesh- Vanson and RS Taichi both make gear that works well in hot weather and does not compromise on protection. I am sure others do, too.

[stic3]

Motoport Kevlar Mesh, not cheap though.

http://www.motoport.com/Product.asp?Clv=102162

[dutchinterceptor]

Olympia makes a mesh suit and they do have a silver instead of the pewter. The pewter looks just as bad in person. Click Here

[sportrider]

Motoport Kevlar Mesh, not cheap though.

http://www.motoport.com/Product.asp?Clv=102162

:cool:

but the gear works. and because of materials and careful stitching, will likely survive a crash. i reach for my motoport more than my oh so dependable 'stich for above 55 degree riding. :biggrin:

'04 Asphat VFR

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[tyrroneous]

I like the long wide bands of reflective material on the Motoport suit. Too many manufactures sew in a little reflective piping and call it good. Well, IMO, a 1/8" wide bead of reflective stuff just isn't enough.

[sportrider]

I actually met with Motoport's owner before plunking down the dollars. He's a former racer, very well versed in what riders' need. He explained the kevlar mesh fabric and the high quality thread that's used to hold everything together. I haven't visited his site for a while (downside of making a good product, I guess), but the actual use testimonials on the site when I was last there spoke volumes to the suit's crashworthiness. The suit just plain works. Expensive, but IMHO, if you are a day in day out rider in a warm to hot climate, well worth it. :biggrin:

[bigred]

Mesh is a very poor defense against pavement and typically never survives even a minor crash.

There are many excellent perf leather suits which breath as well as most mesh- Vanson and RS Taichi both make gear that works well in hot weather and does not compromise on protection. I am sure others do, too.

Can I fit a leather suit over my daily clothes like a mesh or textile one?

[sportrider]

Mesh is a very poor defense against pavement and typically never survives even a minor crash.

There are many excellent perf leather suits which breath as well as most mesh- Vanson and RS Taichi both make gear that works well in hot weather and does not compromise on protection. I am sure others do, too.

Can I fit a leather suit over my daily clothes like a mesh or textile one?

I suppose -- it depends on sizing. I would look to your intended use -- if it is for hot weather, and intended to be worn over street clothes, go with the gear that is or can be designed to be worn that way. IMHO, it won't do much good to have a suit that doesn't fit your intended use.

Most typical nylon "mesh" is a one use suit, which may not help you in a crash. Motoports are different. Because of their material (kevlar weave) and special construction (kevlar thread/special lock stitched), Motoports are crashworthy. I hear good things about the BMW's mesh gear, too. But that is expensive also.