Seven upper middle class leather one-pieces in the product test

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Seven upper middle class leather one-pieces in the product test
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Seven upper middle class leather one-pieces in the product test

Seven upper middle class leather one-pieces in the product test

Seven upper middle class leather one-pieces in the product test

Seven upper middle class leather one-pieces in the product test

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Alpinestars breath: Robust feel-good leather, first-class workmanship and features and a great fit for an off-the-shelf combination. MOTORRAD verdict: good.

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Held Slade: A firm strip of leather below the stretch zone supports the good protection fit and has a stabilizing effect.

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Also great with the Held Slade: back protector with butt protection.

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The racing leather Rev’it Replica One Piece offers impeccable value and a lot of security at the lowest price in the test comparison.

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Rev’it Replica One Piece: The Velcro fastener on the trouser leg is cut too short and does not adhere adequately.

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With the Rev’it Replica One Piece, the hard shell protectors lined with foam stand out positively.

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The Spidi Replica Piloti Wind Pro actually plays in the upper league in terms of quality, workmanship and features, but poor fit torpedo a better overall result. MOTORRAD verdict: satisfactory.

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Spidi Replica Piloti Wind Pro: The elbow sliders made of hard plastic are intended for very weird guys.

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Spidi Replica Piloti Wind Pro: The arm cuffs are too tight for normal wrist circumferences.

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Always hit the mark: shock absorption test in the laboratory.

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Always take notes: test logs from the racetrack.

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The Held Slade pole combination wins! Above all, by diligently collecting points in passive safety. MOTORRAD verdict: very good.

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The Gimoto Racer-R has exemplary large hip protectors.

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Alpinestars breath: the generous inner pocket made of waterproof material proves to be practical on tours.

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Alpinestars breath: Airy 3-D mesh lining with press studs for the back protector ensures a pleasant ride in summer.

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The Dainese Laguna Seca P. Estiva deserves the rating “Good” primarily due to the commendable quality and great fit. The residual force values ​​of the protectors are no longer up-to-date and lead to deductions in terms of safety.

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Dainese Laguna Seca P. Estiva: The careful workmanship can be recognized, for example, by the neatly embedded metal caps.

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Dainese Laguna Seca P. Estiva: A long zipper on the trouser leg allows it to be worn over boots.

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The women’s racing suit D2 competes with a competitive price of a good 1100 euros, which can be assessed for a custom-made product. Price good, fit very good, affordable customization options: also good. Overall quality: so-so.

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Ladies Racing Suit D2: It’s a bit annoying that the tiny zipper pulls can hardly be operated with gloves.

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Ladies Racing Suit D2: The hips are insufficiently protected with foam inserts.

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The Gimoto Racer-R is the most expensive suit in the test and almost the best because it is most active. No wonder: made to measure.

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Gimoto Racer-R: When it comes to leather, you rely entirely on kangaroo. This saves weight, but is also significantly more expensive than normal cowhide.

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Final evaluation of the leather one-piece.

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Anyone who is on the edge of an incline on the racetrack – and that’s what you want – is at risk of falling at any time. A decent racing leather can protect if the skin is really crisp – i.e. almost too tight. We tested seven leather one-pieces at fair prices.

Thorsten Dentges

02/04/2016

For serious motorcycling on the racetrack, a leather one-piece is definitely recommended. As tailor-made as possible, so that the fit is really right. Because the station wagon has to sit very close to the body, in other words: almost skin-tight. Only then is the best safety guaranteed, especially the protectors should not slip in the event of a fall. Typical weak points are sleeves that are cut too wide in the elbow area and trouser legs that are too wide. We have tested seven upper middle class leather one-pieces between 900 and 1,500 euros for you.

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Alpinestars breath


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Alpinestars breath.

    Providers: Alpinestars, Tel. 00 39/04 23/52 86 (Italy), www.alpinestars.com

    Price: 1199.95 euros

    Sizes: 48 to 60

    To dye: Black with white or with white and neon yellow or red

    Weight (in size 52): 5.6 kilograms (including knee pads)

    Upper material: Cowhide, textile fiber stretch inserts

    Leather thickness: 1.2 to 1.4 mm

    Country of Manufacture: China

    Plus:

    • Very good proportions, sleeve lengths and leg ends a bit short and, depending on the test driver, cut a bit wide on the upper arm, but overall a very full, body-hugging cut
    • very neat protector seat
    • Good leather quality, predominantly in an abrasion-resistant thickness of 1.4 mm, double layers of leather with a thickness of 2.0 mm
    • good ventilation, high wearing comfort

    Minus:

    • Quite a heavy weight compared to the other one-piece suits
    • Lining is a bit carelessly attached with Velcro and slips easily
    • Residual force values ​​in the shock absorption test only average in a direct comparison
    • no back protector as standard equipment (retrofitting: 119.95 euros)

    Conclusion: Robust feel-good leather, first-class workmanship and equipment and a great fit for an off-the-shelf combination. The very balanced and well thought out Alpinestars Breath is highly recommended.

    MOTORRAD verdict: Good

    Dainese Laguna Seca P. Estiva


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    Dainese Laguna Seca P. Estiva.

      Providers: Dainese, Tel. 0 89/35 39 67 66, www.dainese.com;

      Price: 949 euros

      Sizes: 44 to 58

      To dye: Black with anthracite and white, black with neon red, white with black and neon red

      Weight (in size 52): 5.2 kilograms (including knee pads)

      Upper material: Cowhide, textile fiber stretch inserts

      Leather thickness: 1.2 to 1.3 mm

      Country of Manufacture: Ukraine

      Plus:

      • Very abrasion-resistant leather offering a lot of security with doubling (thicknesses up to 2.3 mm) in fall areas
      • impeccable workmanship and good equipment
      • Fit and comfort very comfortable, offers good freedom of movement
      • Possibility of equipping the station wagon with an airbag system (D-Air) as a special accessory for a surcharge
      • Retrofit chest protectors (49.90 euros) on offer
      • Customization possible

      Minus:

      • Shoulder and elbow protectors are very small for the clothing size and only moderately enclose the joints
      • Residual force values ​​on the shoulders with an average of almost 20 kN and on the elbows over 16 kN comparatively weak
      • is a bit bulky when getting in and out

      Conclusion: the Dainese Laguna Seca P. Estiva deserves its good rating primarily due to the commendable quality and great fit. The residual force values ​​of the protectors are no longer up-to-date and lead to deductions in terms of safety.

      MOTORRAD verdict: Good

      Women’s racing suit D2


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      Women’s racing suit D2.

        Providers: Ladies Leathers, Tel. 00 31/76/5 42 30 00 (The Netherlands), www.damenleathers.nl

        Price: 1099.95 euros

        Sizes: exclusively made to measure

        To dye: free choice of colour

        Weight (in size 52): 5.3 kilograms (including knee pads)

        Upper material: Cowhide, textile fiber stretch inserts

        Leather thickness: 1.0 to 1.3 mm

        Country of Manufacture: Netherlands

        Plus:

        • Top fit due to serial customization, test sample (produced on the basis of the data sheet sent) fits like a glove except for small items
        • very presentable residual strength values ​​of the shoulder, elbow and knee protectors
        • sensible and well thought-out doubling of leather in places at risk of falling
        • high freedom of movement
        • Labeling possible

        Minus:

        • No hip protectors cost points when evaluating the “safety” criterion
        • Processing sometimes very careless
        • Lining soaks up quickly with body moisture, sweaty indoor climate
        • Equipment looks a bit cheap overall
        • Zippers undersized and prickly to use

        Conclusion: The one-piece women’s racing suit D2 competes at a competitive price of a good 1100 euros, which can be assessed for a custom-made product. Price good, fit very good, affordable customization options: also good. Overall quality: so-so.

        MOTORRAD verdict: Good

        Gimoto Racer-R


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        Gimoto Racer-R.

          Providers: Renngrib, Tel. 06 51/17 06 89 99, www.renngrib.de

          Price: 1555 euros

          Sizes: exclusively made to measure

          To dye: free choice of colour

          Weight (in size 52): 4.9 kilograms (including knee pads)

          Upper material: Kangaroo leather, textile fiber stretch inserts

          Leather thickness: 0.9 to 1.2 mm

          Country of Manufacture: Italy

          Plus:

          • Hardly to criticize fit (serial made to measure) and excellent wearing comfort thanks to well-positioned stretch inserts and quite elastic, thin kangaroo leather
          • great freedom of movement, nice and light
          • good residual force values ​​for shoulder and knee protectors (less than 7 kN)
          • extensive range of special accessories, labels possible (20 euros per label)

          Minus:

          • Knee protector fit not optimal, protectors can turn away in the event of a fall
          • Only moderate shock absorption of the elbow protectors
          • Thighs minimally too wide despite made-to-measure manufacture

          Conclusion: The most expensive suit in the test – and almost the best because it is most active. No wonder: made to measure. The Gimoto Racer-R kangaroo combo is worth your money – if it weren’t for the minor security gaps caused by the protectors.

          MOTORRAD verdict: Good

          Hero Slade


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          Hero Slade.

            Providers: Held, Tel. 0 83 21/6 64 60, www.held.de

            Price: 999.95 euros

            Sizes: 48 to 60

            To dye: Black, black with red, white or neon yellow

            Weight (in size 52): 5.8 kilograms (including knee pads)

            Upper material: Cowhide and kangaroo leather (approx. 60/40%), textile fiber stretch inserts

            Leather thickness: 1.3 to 1.4 mm

            Country of Manufacture: Vietnam

            Plus:

            • Excellent protector fit, protectors enclose joints in an exemplary manner and sit comfortably
            • Large-area soft foam back protector with additional butt protection as standard equipment
            • best residual force values ​​in the laboratory test of shock absorption
            • thick, solid leather with excellent abrasion protection
            • Made to measure (and then also labeling) possible from an extra charge of 300 euros
            • neatly processed

            Minus:

            • Slight weaknesses in the fit, the ratings of the testers were quite different on this point
            • only available in seven standard sizes
            • heaviest one-piece in comparison

            Conclusion: A pole combination wins! Above all, by diligently collecting points in passive safety. When it comes to wearing comfort, it hangs, but if the fit does not suit, there is the (then more expensive) hero Slade made to measure too. Top!

            MOTORRAD verdict: very good

            Rev’it Replica One Piece


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            Rev’it Replica One Piece.

              Providers: Rev’it, Tel. 00 31/4 12/69 67 40 (Netherlands), www.revit.eu

              Price: 899.99 euros

              Sizes: 44 to 56

              To dye: Black with neon yellow, red or white

              Weight (in size 52): 5.4 kilograms (including knee pads)

              Upper material: Cowhide, textile fiber stretch inserts

              Leather thickness: 1.2 to 1.5 mm

              Country of Manufacture: China

              Plus:

              • Very decent residual strength values ​​for the shoulder, elbow and knee protectors at the best level (6 to 7 kN), good, firm protector fit
              • Back protector for little money (29.99 euros) for retrofitting
              • high proportion of leather that is above average thick (up to 1.5 mm)
              • Quality and workmanship can convince
              • Labeling possible via partner company

              Minus:

              • Hip protector with rather moderate shock absorption
              • small size range, no size options for very stout drivers
              • quite heavy weight
              • The cut is comparatively wide, problematic for rather thin people
              • Depending on the test driver, offered little legroom when hanging-off

              Conclusion: The racing leather Rev’it Replica One Piece offers impeccable value and a lot of security at the lowest price in the test comparison. Not all types of drivers get along with the fit, but whoever the suit fits: Buy!

              MOTORRAD verdict: Good

              Spidi Replica Piloti Wind Pro


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              Spidi Replica Piloti Wind Pro.

                Providers: Spidi, Tel. 00 39/04 44/43 64 11 (Italy), www.spidi.com

                Price: 999.90 euros

                Sizes: 46 to 60

                To dye: Black with white (other colors only for an extra charge on request)

                Weight (in size 52): 4.9 kilograms (including knee pads)

                Upper material: Cowhide, textile fiber stretch inserts

                Leather thickness: 1.25 to 1.45 mm

                Country of Manufacture: Romania

                Plus:

                • Knee and hip protectors with excellent measured values ​​(residual force hip only 8.5 kN and therefore the best value)
                • Grippy, qualitatively flawless and abrasion-resistant leather with useful double layers
                • very light for a cowhide suit
                • good size range
                • first-class workmanship; Made to measure (from 360 euros surcharge) and labels (15 euros per logo) possible
                • Back and chest protectors can be retrofitted at fair prices

                Minus:

                • Shoulder and elbow protectors that are too small with rather moderate residual strength values ​​(around 13 kN) and poor fit;
                • Legroom noticeably restricted and significant imperfections in the fit of the sleeves

                Conclusion: the Spidi In terms of quality, workmanship and features, Replica Piloti Wind Pro is actually in the upper league, and the list of useful accessories is gratifyingly long. Fitting weaknesses torpedo a better overall result.

                MOTORRAD verdict: satisfying

                Custom-made products

                If instead of the bespoke tailor, the buyer creates a data sheet with body measurements at home, that is tricky. Here are the most important tips for measuring yourself:

                • Never measure alone! Measurements accurate to the centimeter are only possible with a helper.
                • From 5 mm behind the decimal point, round up to the next centimeter.
                • Do not wear sweaters or anything similar thick, just wear functional underwear or a thin T-shirt when taking the measurement.
                • Shoulder width: Measure the distance between the seams where the sleeve is sewn on (at the top of the shoulder joint).
                • Said shoulder seam point is also the starting point for the measurement of the sleeve length – from there to the slightly protruding ankle on the wrist. Important: Raise the previously extended arm sideways to shoulder height and then form a 90-degree angle forwards with your fist.
                • Chest and waist circumference: Do not hold your breath or pull in your stomach! Put on the measuring tape loosely but without play and just keep breathing normally. Note the highest value, repeat the measurement several times and average the values.
                • Waist (is often confused with waist circumference!): Cover the belly button with a tape measure and measure the circumference horizontally.
                • Stride length: It is essential to measure the inside of the leg! From the crotch (at the base of the legs) to the inner large ankle, stand upright and shoulder width apart.

                Final scoring


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                Final evaluation of the leather one-piece.

                No question about it: comparing made-to-measure products with off-the-shelf goods is a particular challenge. The test practice showed, however, that the bottom line is that the leather one-pieces do not differ so clearly from one another. Even with the standard sizes, the leather cutters apparently do their job very well. And great prices are also an argument.

                The reasonably priced leather suit from Held wins with great quality and features with good wearing comfort and the best result in the safety criterion. The tailor-made women’s racing suit D2 and Gimoto Racer-R also play in the upper middle class – and that is quite honorable, because as a race fan you can fulfill your dream of individualized racing leather even on a smaller budget.

                The test crew’s favorites


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                Thorsten Dentges (left) and Volkmar Jacob (right).

                Thorsten Dentges (44):

                1. Gimoto Racer-R
                2. Rev’it Replica One Piece
                3. Alpinestars breath
                7. Spidi Replica Piloti Wind Pro

                Volkmar Jacob (52):

                1. Hero Slade
                2. Alpinestars breath
                3. Dainese Laguna Seca P. Estiva
                7. Spidi Replica Piloti Wind Pro

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                Always hit the mark: shock absorption test in the laboratory.

                Where do leather one-pieces feel most comfortable? Stupid question, of course, on the circuit. Our testers from sister magazine PS therefore took the seven suits with them to the Hockenheimring for the practical test. In extensive driving tests on super sports machines (e.g. Yamaha YZF-R1) the fast guys were able to try out all imaginable race-specific driving postures from jerky touchdowns when braking hard to borderline hanging-off. It quickly became apparent which movements the station wagon was restricting the driver. At the same time, ventilation (e.g. through perforations) could be assessed well.

                In addition to the fit and comfort, the testers also recorded the comfort when putting on and taking off. Back at home in the warm room, the leather one-pieces (which consist of a not inconsiderable amount of stretch textile material) were cut up and examined for leather thickness, seams, doubling of material and other construction details as well as the equipment with practical bags. On the drop test stand in the laboratory, we finally determined the residual force in the event of hard impacts with an impact energy of 50 joules on the upper material and the protectors underneath.

                Seven upper middle class contenders

                As is often the case, the recommendation is the golden mean, which is why we looked for seven candidates from the upper middle class in this comparison test. As it turned out, good and very good leather suits can be found between 1,000 and 1,500 euros, with which one can safely go racing.

                Bar goods of the best quality from established manufacturers such as the Italians Alpinestars and Dainese, who have dedicated themselves to racing for decades, but also from exotic products such as women and Gimoto, who, despite the middle class, only offer custom-made products. In the case of women, the customer can have himself measured in Assen and Breda in Holland or enter his measurements in a prefabricated data sheet and send it to the manufacturer. This is how it works at Gimoto (Italy), whose German branch in Trier can also carry out on-site measurements.

                Opinions are divided when it comes to back protectors

                Dainese, Held and Spidi also offer custom-made products from a surcharge of 300 euros. Also interesting for racers: Is it possible to label, can I have my start number or name affixed? All test participants offer this service – for a surcharge – except for Alpinestars.

                One more word on the subject of back protectors: Opinions are divided here. Some advocate the philosophy that a back protector should not be part of the station wagon if possible, but should be as close to the body as possible as an independent strap-on protector. This is certainly not a wrong approach. But an integrated protector covers a large area and deeply over the rump, also well. Prerequisite: the leather suit has to fit perfectly. Crisp, just before just short!

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