# Gear discussion
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557
**Category:** Shift518 Automotive
**Created:** [January 30, 2012, 12:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557 "2012-01-30T00:31:43Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@capitalcrew](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/capitalcrew)
#### Post date: [May 4, 2012, 8:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/41 "2012-05-04T08:45:20Z")
I see you’re from knox. I work in knox. That’s my story. Welcome.
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### Author:  [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)
#### Post date: [May 4, 2012, 8:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/42 "2012-05-04T08:53:48Z")
> [@whos going to duffs?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whos-going-to-duffs/49327/85):
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> All my new gear arrived this week. For the summer, I’ll be in Textile. Saving up for a 1-piece track suit is the current agenda…
All new gear in one shot? nice. What happened to your old gear?
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### Author:  [@GenPatton](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GenPatton)
#### Post date: [May 4, 2012, 11:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/43 "2012-05-04T11:17:37Z")
> [@4:20](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/4-20/30408/364):
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> All new gear in one shot? nice. What happened to your old gear?
Gave my Cortech Latigo Leather jacket to my father. (After I bought the jacket, I lost a bit of weight so it became a size-too-big for me). My last helmet is a Scorpion EXO400 which will still be used when I ride to work or what not. (Not gonna bring the GP-Tech everywhere)
The pants and boots are the same. And the gloves … I was using AGV Sport [Telluride Gloves](http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street/gloves/insulated_and_or_waterproof/agv_sport/telluride_touring_motorcycle_gloves.html) but they are more for cold-weather or rain … so they are pretty thick - not for warmer weather. My warmer weather gloves were Icon TwentyNiners, which just don’t have enough protection for me anymore.
So, new helmet, jacket, and gloves for me. :tbu
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### Author:  [@1SLOWCAM](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1SLOWCAM)
#### Post date: [May 4, 2012, 12:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/44 "2012-05-04T12:10:03Z")
> [@June 14th Dunn Tire Raceway](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/june-14th-dunn-tire-raceway/43663/69):
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> Gave my Cortech Latigo Leather jacket to my father. (After I bought the jacket, I lost a bit of weight so it became a size-too-big for me). My last helmet is a Scorpion EXO400 which will still be used when I ride to work or what not. (Not gonna bring the GP-Tech everywhere)
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> The pants and boots are the same. And the gloves … I was using AGV Sport [Telluride Gloves](http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street/gloves/insulated_and_or_waterproof/agv_sport/telluride_touring_motorcycle_gloves.html) but they are more for cold-weather or rain … so they are pretty thick - not for warmer weather. My warmer weather gloves were Icon TwentyNiners, which just don’t have enough protection for me anymore.
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> So, new helmet, jacket, and gloves for me. :tbu
I just picked up some twentyniners the other day
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### Author:  [@Gundamzeppelin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gundamzeppelin)
#### Post date: [May 4, 2012, 11:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/45 "2012-05-04T23:03:52Z")
> [@whos going to duffs?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whos-going-to-duffs/49327/85):
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> All my new gear arrived this week. For the summer, I’ll be in Textile. Saving up for a 1-piece track suit is the current agenda.
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> Helmet: AGV GP-Tech Rossi 5-Continents
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> Jacket: Alpinestars T-GP Plus Air Jacket
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> Gloves: Dainese VR46 Sport Gloves
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> Pants: AGVSport Telluride H20 Textile Pants (Bought these last season)
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> Boots: Cortech Latigo Air RR Boots (Bought these last season)
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> (The color of the gloves & jacket match almost perfectly! Looks like they were made to go together.)
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### Author:  [@Luna\_Tique](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Luna_Tique)
#### Post date: [May 5, 2012, 4:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/46 "2012-05-05T04:46:43Z")
> [@June 14th Dunn Tire Raceway](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/june-14th-dunn-tire-raceway/43663/68):
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> A veteran rider! Welcome! + Respect!
Thanks!
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### Author:  [@Gundamzeppelin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gundamzeppelin)
#### Post date: [May 5, 2012, 6:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/47 "2012-05-05T06:09:29Z")
> [@grrls r dum](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/grrls-r-dum/49460/45):
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> Welcome!
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> Reading your post I was just about to ask about longevity but since you asked about the Sidi’s I’ll explain why.
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> I can contribute to review of Sidi Vertigo’s as these are the boots I have
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> I’ve done likely around ~15,000 miles on them and 3,700 miles in one trip. I personally love them _but_ they tend to have longevity issues. This is my third year on them and I wear them every time I ride. While they hold up great in a crash (one at the track, one in the adirondacks) their sole tends to wear out rather quick, especially for a day walker (if you spend all day walking everywhere in them). I’ve actually had to glue the tip of the sole back on as it started coming off and the sole is wearing through simply by wear and tear.
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> In the summer they cool well due to the vents (really do help) but they aren’t water proof. Water resistant (being a full boot an all) at best. But they are quite comfortable to walk in and I typically don’t have a problem spending all day in them. There were instances when I’d ride my bike somewhere, hop into a friends car (not having a spare set of shoes on me) and spend the rest of the day going around town etc in the boots.
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> Hope this helps.
Sidi Votice all the way.
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### Author:  [@ds50r](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ds50r)
#### Post date: [May 8, 2012, 5:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/48 "2012-05-08T17:23:13Z")
I need riding boots and need a few options what else do u guys recommend on the cheaper side I’ve worn down my timberline boots I use now
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### Author:  [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)
#### Post date: [May 8, 2012, 6:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/49 "2012-05-08T18:09:24Z")
> [@Willyville crew, Lunch?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/willyville-crew-lunch/43794/136):
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> I need riding boots and need a few options what else do u guys recommend on the cheaper side I’ve worn down my timberline boots I use now
It depends on if you want something purely for riding or something that you also need to walk on.
FYI most race/track boots have precurves, they are design to be comfortable when in the riding position. Race/track boots will offer much better protection. You can get good boots for around $150, look for deals. I got my TCX race boots off season for under $100.
[http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/sport/motorcycle+boots/axo\_primato+ii+sport+boots+](http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/sport/motorcycle+boots/axo_primato+ii+sport+boots+)
[http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/sport/motorcycle+boots/cortech\_latigo+air+road+race+boots](http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/sport/motorcycle+boots/cortech_latigo+air+road+race+boots)
[http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/sport/motorcycle+boots/cortech\_latigo+waterproof+road+race+boots](http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/sport/motorcycle+boots/cortech_latigo+waterproof+road+race+boots)
Also take a look at revzilla’s boots guide: [Best Motorcycle Gear | Our Guide For All Styles & Skills for 2022 - RevZilla](http://www.revzilla.com/summer-motorcycle-gear-guide)
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### Author:  [@ds50r](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ds50r)
#### Post date: [May 8, 2012, 6:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/50 "2012-05-08T18:29:36Z")
Love the Cortech boots. Are these boots like snowboarding boots where they are angled?
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### Author:  [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)
#### Post date: [May 8, 2012, 7:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/51 "2012-05-08T19:37:45Z")
> [@WTB/WTT B5 Audi A4 Avant 1.8t QM](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-wtt-b5-audi-a4-avant-1-8t-qm/49462/11):
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> Love the Cortech boots. Are these boots like snowboarding boots where they are angled?
Most what the manufacturer labeled as “race” or “track” boots will have a precurve on them, but the precurve varies from brand/model.
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### Author:  [@GenPatton](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GenPatton)
#### Post date: [May 9, 2012, 7:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/52 "2012-05-09T07:12:34Z")
> [@WTB/WTT B5 Audi A4 Avant 1.8t QM](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-wtt-b5-audi-a4-avant-1-8t-qm/49462/11):
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> Love the Cortech boots. Are these boots like snowboarding boots where they are angled?
I’ve had the Cortech Latigo RR boots for about a year now since they came out, and I love them. Yes they are slightly curved, but they aren’t too bad to walk around in. I’ve actually walked a mall in them before. Very comfortable boot, lots of protection. Easy side zipper with a velcro pull over.
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### Author:  [@ds50r](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ds50r)
#### Post date: [May 9, 2012, 8:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/53 "2012-05-09T20:49:42Z")
I’ll have to look at vlads sidi to see how much curve they have and compare I really want to go to the track this year and boots would be awesome along with a suit 🙂
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### Author:  [@PFaux](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PFaux)
#### Post date: [May 10, 2012, 12:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/54 "2012-05-10T12:21:37Z")
any opinions on alpinestars Tech2 boots? looking for something thats leaning more towards being comfortable walking but still gives real protection
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### Author:  [@Gundamzeppelin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gundamzeppelin)
#### Post date: [May 10, 2012, 1:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/55 "2012-05-10T13:11:34Z")
> [@FS:96 Black Mitsubishi Eclipse RS-T: 3700 OBO](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-96-black-mitsubishi-eclipse-rs-t-3700-obo/49545/5):
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> any opinions on alpinestars Tech2 boots? looking for something thats leaning more towards being comfortable walking but still gives real protection
Go full boot man, never ankle boot! You want max protection, also full boots aren’t that bad I can walk in my Sidi’s all day.
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### Author:  [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)
#### Post date: [May 10, 2012, 2:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/56 "2012-05-10T14:44:24Z")
> [@FS:96 Black Mitsubishi Eclipse RS-T: 3700 OBO](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-96-black-mitsubishi-eclipse-rs-t-3700-obo/49545/5):
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> any opinions on alpinestars Tech2 boots? looking for something thats leaning more towards being comfortable walking but still gives real protection
Look for something that is being labeled as “touring” they are designed to be used in a more up right riding position and better for walking.
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### Author:  [@Luna\_Tique](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Luna_Tique)
#### Post date: [May 11, 2012, 5:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/57 "2012-05-11T05:15:14Z")
> [@Who drives.....](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-drives/49422/74):
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> Go full boot man, never ankle boot! You want max protection.
I agree 100% Walk away from those " shoes".
> [@FS:96 Black Mitsubishi Eclipse RS-T: 3700 OBO](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-96-black-mitsubishi-eclipse-rs-t-3700-obo/49545/5):
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> looking for something thats leaning more towards being comfortable walking but still gives real protection
My boots are great for touring and walking around. They may seem expensive but when you figure I have had them for 8 years It works out to be cheap protection.
and the bonus is they are still waterproof.
[ame][http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAcP-Ff6fhU[/ame]](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAcP-Ff6fhU%5B/ame%5D)
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### Author:  [@capitalcrew](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/capitalcrew)
#### Post date: [May 11, 2012, 7:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/58 "2012-05-11T07:27:23Z")
Sidis are insanely expensive. Damn. lol
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### Author:  [@Gundamzeppelin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gundamzeppelin)
#### Post date: [May 11, 2012, 8:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/59 "2012-05-11T08:10:34Z")
> [@OFFICIAL: 2008 ELECTION THREAD](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-2008-election-thread/41192/840):
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> Sidis are insanely expensive. Damn. lol
Dude they are worth it man, I knew a guy selling the same set I had for 300. If I see another cheap set I’ll let you know. They are worth the money I shit you not! they saved my feet in a low side & you can barely tell I slid across the ground into a gravel pit at around 60 mph. :excited
Also all the parts are replaceable even the soles! That is huge right there! No buying boots getting aggressive rear sets & having to ditch a perfectly good boot due to worn in soles.
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### Author:  [@ds50r](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ds50r)
#### Post date: [May 25, 2012, 12:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/60 "2012-05-25T12:16:09Z")
[http://www.motorhelmets.com/htm-helmets/kali/2011-06/kali-helmets-street-naza-carbon-liberty.htm](http://www.motorhelmets.com/htm-helmets/kali/2011-06/kali-helmets-street-naza-carbon-liberty.htm) helmet
[https://www.denniskirk.com/alpinestars/sledge-black-gloves.prod1100385.prd](https://www.denniskirk.com/alpinestars/sledge-black-gloves.prod1100385.prd) gloves
[http://www.joerocket.com/catalog/index.cfm/292/304/Textile\_Jackets/Kawasaki\_Racing\_Superstock\_Jacket?CFID=6369186&CFTOKEN=63768656](http://www.joerocket.com/catalog/index.cfm/292/304/Textile_Jackets/Kawasaki_Racing_Superstock_Jacket?CFID=6369186&CFTOKEN=63768656)
Jacket
[http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/mobile/ItemPage.aspx?DivisionGroupId=1&DivisionId=1&DepartmentId=40&ItemStyleId=2160](http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/mobile/ItemPage.aspx?DivisionGroupId=1&DivisionId=1&DepartmentId=40&ItemStyleId=2160)
Pants
And for boots I just ordered the a\* SMX plus boots they Look awesome
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