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·Well I just treated myself to a bunch of gear for the new season. I ordered it all from www.HelmetHarbor.com. Some pics of the gear can be found at:
http://photos.yahoo.com/tomespo214 -- Click on the Gear Album
Here are some opinions:
Helmet - I tried it on in the store so I knew I would have the size right. So I had to figure out how to use the features. The lining is very nice and the cheek pads come out. I will need to puchase some thinner ones. It is a little to tight around the cheeks. My lips are so puckered, I feel like I am a fish on a motorcycle (hmm....maybe an idea for a new Guinness commercial). The visor change is very quick. If your good it, 10 seconds will be the longest it takes you to change it. The ventilation is great too. The only thing I didn't like was the weird aerodynamic shift when you look turn your head while riding. Makes me want not turn my head when I am going fast into some tight turns. I am sure I will get used to that though. Overall, I love it. Gonna get a pair of those ducati oakley's to go underneath.
GPU 2-Piece Fully Perfed Suit
It rocks. Pucks are a little low on the leg for me, but otherwise every pad is in its place. The liner is very comfy too. Suit vents very well. It will feel really nice in the summer going down a steep mountain curve. Leather feels very thick and I can tell it will form well to me later. All zippers seem heavy duty and are made with thoughtful materials. I ordered the 56 and I am 6'1 195. Overall, I love it.
Effex Boots - Boots are very stiff. It will take some time to break these in. They are really hard to shift with. I will need to adjust my shift lever. They are a great excuse to get rearsets if don't already have them. Very solid construction. They zip up from the ankle and then fasten over with 2 extremely sticky velcro. Very please with these as well.
Have a nice day.
Tom E.
http://photos.yahoo.com/tomespo214 -- Click on the Gear Album
Here are some opinions:
Helmet - I tried it on in the store so I knew I would have the size right. So I had to figure out how to use the features. The lining is very nice and the cheek pads come out. I will need to puchase some thinner ones. It is a little to tight around the cheeks. My lips are so puckered, I feel like I am a fish on a motorcycle (hmm....maybe an idea for a new Guinness commercial). The visor change is very quick. If your good it, 10 seconds will be the longest it takes you to change it. The ventilation is great too. The only thing I didn't like was the weird aerodynamic shift when you look turn your head while riding. Makes me want not turn my head when I am going fast into some tight turns. I am sure I will get used to that though. Overall, I love it. Gonna get a pair of those ducati oakley's to go underneath.
GPU 2-Piece Fully Perfed Suit
It rocks. Pucks are a little low on the leg for me, but otherwise every pad is in its place. The liner is very comfy too. Suit vents very well. It will feel really nice in the summer going down a steep mountain curve. Leather feels very thick and I can tell it will form well to me later. All zippers seem heavy duty and are made with thoughtful materials. I ordered the 56 and I am 6'1 195. Overall, I love it.
Effex Boots - Boots are very stiff. It will take some time to break these in. They are really hard to shift with. I will need to adjust my shift lever. They are a great excuse to get rearsets if don't already have them. Very solid construction. They zip up from the ankle and then fasten over with 2 extremely sticky velcro. Very please with these as well.
Have a nice day.
Tom E.