| Even though one-piece motorcycle leathers are not | | | | two very different sizes. You don't want to assume |
| what a lot of us wear while out riding, they still come | | | | anything when it comes to sizing. Also watch out for |
| to mind when we think about riding gear. This may | | | | European sizing. If the suit is sized by European |
| be because most of us have seen Moto | | | | standards, you will be buying a much higher number |
| competitions, where all the contestants are wearing | | | | than if you were getting American sizing. |
| them. Whatever the reason, one piece leathers have | | | | As usual, the big name brands such as Vanson and |
| become an important aspect of riding gear. | | | | Alpinestars are at the top of the charts for |
| Most one-piece motorcycle leathers are worn in | | | | recommendations. Their quality and craftsmanship are |
| competition and shows by racers and riders | | | | hard to beat, but there are lots of other brands out |
| performing tricks. Some of the reasons for this are | | | | there that are worth looking into as well. |
| obvious. The biggest reason is that one-piece leathers | | | | While you don't have to pay a ton of money to get |
| are more likely to protect the rider in the event of | | | | a decent suit, don't skimp on your one piece |
| an accident. Since these riders are usually going at | | | | motorcycle leathers. Purchasing something that is |
| high speeds, if they do crash, there is little time to | | | | cheap can be disastrous if you are involved in an |
| react. Knowing that their suit covers every inch of | | | | accident. Like most things in life, with riding suits you |
| them can provide peace-of-mind. | | | | get what you pay for. Realistically, you can expect to |
| But one-piece leathers are not reserved for these | | | | pay at least a couple hundred dollars for a good suit. |
| professional riders. More and more people are | | | | Prices go up from there. |
| discovering that one-piece motorcycle leathers have | | | | Just make sure you find a suit that has a lot of |
| benefits for everyday riders as well. It is rare to see | | | | protection. Seams should be double-stitched at the |
| an American rider in one of these suits, but many | | | | very least, and 1.2mm or more is suggested for the |
| motorcycle enthusiasts in Europe already wear them | | | | leather. This thickness will protect you if you lay the |
| on a regular basis. | | | | bike down. Stretch paneling is now a must-have for |
| There are many suits and styles to choose from, and | | | | freedom of motion, and mesh liners for ventilation |
| you should be picky when looking for one. Since | | | | are becoming more standard. |
| everything is one piece, you will have some new | | | | One-piece motorcycle leathers are a staple in the |
| challenges when sizing yourself. You have to make | | | | motorcycle racing world, and they are gaining |
| sure the chest width, arm length, torso length, and | | | | popularity with other riders. Many people are saying |
| legs all fit. This can be tricky, but you'll find one. | | | | they now wear their one-piece suit whenever they |
| Keep in mind that every company sizes their suits | | | | ride. Finding a good suit may take a little while, but it |
| differently. Just like other clothes, two suits from | | | | will be well worth the effort. |
| two companies will fit you, but they may claim to be | | | | |