[ericmonstro]

I just saw this while poking around on Kneedraggers.com and I can't stop thinking about it. Damn it's expensive but it sure is KICK ASS looking.

http://www.kneedraggers.com/index.php?dest=html/Dainese/shard4.html

 

[miomostro]

Suh-weeeeeeeeeeet... Too bad they cost as much as a new set of Termi slip ons...

 

[ericmonstro]

yeah I know right. Damn I looked at an ASSLOAD of jackets on that kneedraggers site..and none looked anywhere as cool.

I don't see why..as long as you are going to color and stitch leather into a jacket shape..you dont do it in the COOLEST looking way possible!

:-D

 

[miomostro]

Why is it that we ALWAYS have to pay for good design... like why can't FirstGear or AGV design a jacket with clean lines like that and sell it for... oh... only $250.

It's like how the nicest looking AStars Jacket is also one of the most expensive of their line (P1 @ $500)... Do marketing people just look at a product and be like "Oh, that looks damn nice, so we'll attach an insane price tag to it" ???

[End of Rant]

 

[scrappy]

http://search.ebaRe: Anyone ever seen this jacket?

Check out ebay for Dainese jackets - there are always some screaming deals for very slightly used ones and ok to so-so deals on brand new jackets, pants, etc.

I just bought a Dainese Imatra, brand new for all practical purposes for $300.00 on ebay- it is $599 at kneedraggers! Go figure...

http://search.ebay.com/search/searc...1&currdisp=2&itemtimedisp=0&combine=y&from=R9

 

[ericmonstro]

I'll keep a lookout. I should do an e-bay search for a number of things each and every single day..but I don't.

Grrr.

And I agree with you miomostro, why not...why not...BASTARDS!

 

[miomostro]

FYI: Saw the jacket at www.dainese.be for the discounted price of $520 (savings of $90, whoo hoo!)

http://www.dainese.be/en/2003/index.htm

 

[ericmonstro]

There's one on e-bay as well..not in the color I want. I don't know I'm going through a crisis right now. My bike doesn't look like I want it to. I hate my helmet and my jacket.

GRRR.....and I sound like a damn WOMAN!

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[02s4monster]

Just got this Jacket!!! It was on clearance at the local cycle gear store.... $449.00 instead of $599.00 and then had a coupon for 10% off clearence items!!! $405.00 plus tax for a $600 jacket!!! Oh and it's awsome!

I just saw this while poking around on Kneedraggers.com and I can't stop thinking about it.

 

[Lead_Teeth]

I also considered that jacket when I was shopping a couple months ago. I ended up going for a Vanson because I got an incredible deal.

But that Shard is beautiful. I tried one on at Beverly Hills Ducati and the fit was incredible. And I really like that it came with a zip-out, cold-weather liner.

The version I tried on is actually called the Shard "estiva" I think. It was perfed on the chest and the insides of the arms. I wasn't sure it would be cool enough for LA summer riding, but it probably would have been. In any case, if I ever convince myself that I need another jacket, that Dainese Shard Estiva will be the one. It comes in black and silver, too, which would be perfect for my bike setup.

 

[02s4monster]

Yea, mine has the perferations... and the other night on a pretty chilly evening, it was actually pretty cool with the liner in... should be pretty good without liner up to about 85 or 90 i suspect, as long as you don't get caught in traffic.

 

[ericmonstro]

wow, great price. I can see that the design might not be for everyone, so I was hoping they would go on special. Did they tell you why it was on sale like that?

 

[kevdusmc]

Eric,
I just got a mailer from Cycle Gear and it showed various Dianese jackets on sale. I believe the one you are looking for is on sale there. There are a few shops in the L.A. area. I know of Lomita, Fullerton, and Valencia.
Kevin

 

[mmoore]

On the cyclegear.com website it is $449:
http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=&L2=&L3=&L4=&item=DAI_1533461-684-50_G

 

[supafly]

If you want me to I can check at the Cycle Gear near me and save you a ride Eric. Let me know.

BTW hows the bike coming along?? back together yet??

 

[Retro]

Yeah how the heck is that bike comin along?

 

[02s4monster]

wow, great price.

 

[ericmonstro]

Well..perhaps if I hadn't F'd up my bike I could get that jacket. :-D

Bike is DEAD bro..battery died. I've been out of town a lot so it's been sitting there. Has RUST on the rotors even..BLEG! I got the part I need to get it back up and running, so I'll install that this weekend.

 

[02s4monster]

One word... Battery Tender!