time for new leathers - one piece or two?

jtemple · 11-28-2009, 12:02 PM

I'm going to get an Alpinestars RC-1 suit. I'm trying to decide if I want a one piece or two piece.

I really have on interest in wearing the jacket without the pants. I have a regular jacket for that.

I'm just trying to decide if I want the ability to separate the two pieces at stops or whatever.

My old suit is a Joe Rocket GPX two piece. I never really found myself separating the pieces, except for when I took it off.

I'm kind of wondering how hard it is to take the suit off after I spend the day sweating in it.

TYEster · 11-28-2009, 12:05 PM

Try getting in n out of your suit without taking it apart.

If you can do it by yourself(and if it's appropriately sized) then get the 1 piece. Otherwise stick to the 2 and have the convenience of easy removal.

skiergirl · 11-28-2009, 12:07 PM

I have a 2 piece and see no issues with it. As long as it's a quality suit and the zipper won't tear apart on impact there no reason to 'need' a 1 piece it's your choice.

Under-armor is a must though in the summer - if you wear nothing under your leathers they will stick like crazy to any exposed skin. Long sleeved and full length pants under-armor is a must.

tached1000rr · 11-28-2009, 12:10 PM

For mainly street riding with an occasional track day I'd go 2 piece

If I did just only track then I would consider a one piece

Cutty72 · 11-28-2009, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tached1000rr

For mainly street riding with an occasional track day I'd go 2 piece

If I did just only track then I would consider a one piece

I agree.

Also agree on the underarmor. When it's cooler, I wear cold gear, warmer, heat gear.

It's the cat's meow!

jtemple · 11-28-2009, 12:58 PM

I had good experience with my JR 2-Piece, so I went with the 2-Piece. My only hangup was with the waist zipper. Just looking at the photos, the zipper on the AStars suits looks a little weaker. But hey, I'm no GP racer.

I usually wear some boxer briefs and a t-shirt under my leathers, but I think I might take your advice and go underarmour shopping. That junk is expensive, but I suppose if I only have to buy 1 set, no big deal.

Cutty72 · 11-28-2009, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtemple

I had good experience with my JR 2-Piece, so I went with the 2-Piece. My only hangup was with the waist zipper. Just looking at the photos, the zipper on the AStars suits looks a little weaker. But hey, I'm no GP racer.

I usually wear some boxer briefs and a t-shirt under my leathers, but I think I might take your advice and go underarmour shopping. That junk is expensive, but I suppose if I only have to buy 1 set, no big deal.

You can find the cold gear for about $80 regular price for the set.
Heat gear is a little cheaper. Check for sales, I got my last set for $50.

No Worries · 11-28-2009, 01:14 PM

I have four jackets and three pairs of pants. I mix and match for weather conditions, high altitude, fast or slow, and depending if I am going to be walking around afterward. My winter jacket is kind of loose so I have more room for putting different sweaters underneath. Yeah, even with the liner. And I have mesh jacket and pants for the really warm days. So I would go with a two-piece.

Homeslice · 11-28-2009, 01:21 PM

If you never separated your old 2-piece, don't buy another. 1-piece are more comfortable IMO, because they don't have that thick waistband.

Ninjakel · 11-28-2009, 02:24 PM

1 piece. I've had both, and I prefer the 1 piece, for the same reason homeslice mentioned.

11-28-2009, 12:02 PM	#1
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	time for new leathers - one piece or two? I'm going to get an Alpinestars RC-1 suit. I'm trying to decide if I want a one piece or two piece. I really have on interest in wearing the jacket without the pants. I have a regular jacket for that. I'm just trying to decide if I want the ability to separate the two pieces at stops or whatever. My old suit is a Joe Rocket GPX two piece. I never really found myself separating the pieces, except for when I took it off. I'm kind of wondering how hard it is to take the suit off after I spend the day sweating in it.

11-28-2009, 02:24 PM	#10
Ninjakel Post whorette Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Florida Moto: 2006 GSXR 600- Posts: 3,992	1 piece. I've had both, and I prefer the 1 piece, for the same reason homeslice mentioned. __________________ I'm gonna punch you in the ovary, that's what I'm gonna do. A straight shot. Right to the babymaker. --Ron Burgundy-- Anchorman

11-28-2009, 12:05 PM	#2
TYEster With MORE TYEstosterone Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: TX Moto: '12 KX450F / 08 YZ250F #512 / 07 KX65 #1 Posts: 1,429	Try getting in n out of your suit without taking it apart. If you can do it by yourself(and if it's appropriately sized) then get the 1 piece. Otherwise stick to the 2 and have the convenience of easy removal.

11-28-2009, 12:07 PM	#3
skiergirl Gixxer Girl Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kyle, TX Moto: 05 GSXR 750 & 06 YZ250F Posts: 1,424	I have a 2 piece and see no issues with it. As long as it's a quality suit and the zipper won't tear apart on impact there no reason to 'need' a 1 piece it's your choice. Under-armor is a must though in the summer - if you wear nothing under your leathers they will stick like crazy to any exposed skin. Long sleeved and full length pants under-armor is a must.

11-28-2009, 12:10 PM	#4
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	For mainly street riding with an occasional track day I'd go 2 piece If I did just only track then I would consider a one piece

11-28-2009, 12:58 PM	#6
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	I had good experience with my JR 2-Piece, so I went with the 2-Piece. My only hangup was with the waist zipper. Just looking at the photos, the zipper on the AStars suits looks a little weaker. But hey, I'm no GP racer. I usually wear some boxer briefs and a t-shirt under my leathers, but I think I might take your advice and go underarmour shopping. That junk is expensive, but I suppose if I only have to buy 1 set, no big deal.

11-28-2009, 01:14 PM	#8
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	I have four jackets and three pairs of pants. I mix and match for weather conditions, high altitude, fast or slow, and depending if I am going to be walking around afterward. My winter jacket is kind of loose so I have more room for putting different sweaters underneath. Yeah, even with the liner. And I have mesh jacket and pants for the really warm days. So I would go with a two-piece.

11-28-2009, 01:21 PM	#9
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	If you never separated your old 2-piece, don't buy another. 1-piece are more comfortable IMO, because they don't have that thick waistband.