Preliminary Review of Velocity Sports Gear custom suit

[Homeslice]

Excellent review, very detailed.

Here are the things I always look for in a suit:

- is there neoprene on the cuffs AND collar?
- how much stretch material does it have? (cheap suits don't provide a full stretch crotch)
- is there hip armor? (cheap suits don't provide it)
- are the knees snug enough to keep the pucks from moving & grabbing?
- how snug are the shins and forearms? (cheap suits are baggy here)
- how many different leather panels are stitched together? (less = better)
- does the leather feel like cardboard, or is it supple?

As for Pakistan, can't say I've been impressed with stuff I've seen from there (AGVSport, Texport), but that was a few years ago so things might have changed.

[acalliste]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

Excellent review, very detailed.

Here are the things I always look for in a suit:

- is there neoprene on the cuffs AND collar?
- how much stretch material does it have? (cheap suits don't provide a full stretch crotch)
- is there hip armor? (cheap suits don't provide it)
- are the knees snug enough to keep the pucks from moving & grabbing?
- how snug are the shins and forearms? (cheap suits are baggy here)
- how many different leather panels are stitched together? (less = better)
- does the leather feel like cardboard, or is it supple?

As for Pakistan, can't say I've been impressed with stuff I've seen from there (AGVSport, Texport), but that was a few years ago so things might have changed.

I was skeptical at first too.

The leather on this suit is supple, much more so than the last Teknic suit I had, and just as supple as the last Alpinestar suit.

I do think the arms and upper legs could be more snug, esp now that the legs have started to break in, but I think this is a symptom of my poor measuring skills.

And of course you saw the picture of the removable collar. I have never had a suit or jacket with neoprene cuffs.

[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by acalliste

And of course you saw the picture of the removable collar. I have never had a suit or jacket with neoprene cuffs.

Neoprene cuffs are awesome, because they make your wrist comfy. Some suits have stiff leather straps/snaps around the wrist, that are irritating.

I had an older Teknic Speedstar with them. And I've seen some Spidis with them. Don't know why more companies don't do it. It's just wetsuit material, it's not like it's expensive fabric.

[acalliste]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

Neoprene cuffs are awesome, because they make your wrist comfy. Some suits have stiff leather straps/snaps around the wrist, that are irritating.

I had an older Teknic Speedstar with them. And I've seen some Spidis with them. Don't know why more companies don't do it. It's just wetsuit material, it's not like it's expensive fabric.

Nice, I will keep that in mind next time.

(Yeah, knowing me there will probably be a next time!)