# 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
**Page:** 4
### Author:  [@1SLOWCAM](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1SLOWCAM)
#### Post date: [May 28, 2012, 10:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/61 "2012-05-28T10:11:04Z")
I am loving those gloves CAPT.
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### Author:  [@ds50r](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ds50r)
#### Post date: [May 28, 2012, 2:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/62 "2012-05-28T14:10:51Z")
They are amazing I’m not a fan of gloves with the huge knuckle guards and these fit great! Have had them 2.5 seasons so far and they have held up great!
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### Author:  [@1SLOWCAM](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1SLOWCAM)
#### Post date: [May 28, 2012, 2:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/63 "2012-05-28T14:58:24Z")
> [@Sigh. Squids, another reminder...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sigh-squids-another-reminder/49704/21):
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> They are amazing I’m not a fan of gloves with the huge knuckle guards and these fit great! Have had them 2.5 seasons so far and they have held up great!
im not a fan of gloves at all, very guilty of not wearing mine… have to work on that lol… my new ones I got are suprisingly comfy though and dont get to hot.
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### Author:  [@ds50r](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ds50r)
#### Post date: [May 28, 2012, 4:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/64 "2012-05-28T16:41:42Z")
Gloves are the one things I’ll always wear well that and a helmet I’ve ridden then gauntlet ride from downtown toga to Albany at 3 am too many times without gloves and let me tell you it’s not a good feeling… Way too cold I’ve had good luck with a\* gloves I have two pairs, a leather pair and a textile pair, I went through 3 pairs of icon gloves they seem to rip easily
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### Author:  [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)
#### Post date: [June 19, 2012, 2:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/65 "2012-06-19T14:07:53Z")
Just pulled the trigger on another back protector for street use only. 🙂
Gone with the Tryonic SEE+, lvl-2, slim profile and light weight. [http://shift518.com/showthread.php?t=30192](http://shift518.com/showthread.php?t=30192)
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### Author:  [@HiSpeed48](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HiSpeed48)
#### Post date: [June 19, 2012, 4:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/66 "2012-06-19T16:02:17Z")
^^ oooo I like it! looks really lightweight and comfortable
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### Author:  [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)
#### Post date: [June 22, 2012, 9:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/67 "2012-06-22T09:18:34Z")
> [@June 14th Dunn Tire Raceway](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/june-14th-dunn-tire-raceway/43663/91):
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> ^^ oooo I like it! looks really lightweight and comfortable
It arrived yesterday, very light weight and comfy. The harness is very well designed which works very well with street clothing. The BP itself is kind of thick on the upper sections, so if your jacket is skin tight you may have an issue.
The only thing it really lacks is some kidney padding, which is a trade off if weight and max cooling is what you are looking for.
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### Author:  [@HiSpeed48](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HiSpeed48)
#### Post date: [June 22, 2012, 2:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/68 "2012-06-22T14:11:11Z")
> [@Tim Russert Just died..... :RIP](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tim-russert-just-died-rip/49957/8):
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> The only thing it really lacks is some kidney padding
nature gave us two for a reason :lol
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### Author:  [@RTrac1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RTrac1)
#### Post date: [June 24, 2012, 5:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/69 "2012-06-24T17:03:17Z")
the perf leather wasnt quite cutting it in the latest heat wave, so i picked up this Speed and Strength Trial by Fire mesh jacket from revzilla for around $130
I love it. Kept me nice and cool this weekend while out riding. Comes with knox armor in the elbows and shoulders, only foam in hte back but can be upgraded to knox easily.
Fits a little big (I got a 2x, normally a 3x in motorcycle jackets) but a tad short in the torso
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### Author:  [@Gundamzeppelin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gundamzeppelin)
#### Post date: [June 25, 2012, 8:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/70 "2012-06-25T08:42:32Z")
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### Author:  [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)
#### Post date: [June 25, 2012, 10:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/71 "2012-06-25T10:23:02Z")
FYI. Revzilla is doing a AMEX card $10 rebate and you can stack it with their revzilla cash. As usual, ships free for order of $40+.
I see another piece of gear in my very near future…:rofl
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### Author:  [@Gundamzeppelin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gundamzeppelin)
#### Post date: [June 28, 2012, 1:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/72 "2012-06-28T13:41:32Z")
Ridersdiscount has the new Speed and Strength 2.0 race suit looks pretty legit for the price! around **679 shipped.**
> [@so my sig pic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-my-sig-pic/171728/4):
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> The price of quality leather gear seems to keep climbing, but this is not the case at [Speed and Strength](http://www.ridersdiscount.com/b/5498670011?ie=UTF8&searchSize=12&searchNodeID=5498670011&refinementHistory=brandtextbin%2Ccolor_map%2Cprice%2Csize_name%2Csubjectbin&searchBinNameList=brandtextbin%2Ccolor_map%2Cprice%2Csize_name%2Csubjectbin&field_brandtextbin=Speed%20and%20Strength&searchRank=salesrank). They were able to put out a nice suit for a very competitive price, and that suit is the Twist of Fate 2.0. Speed and Strength built upon the success of their original Twist of Fate and designed the new version with even more protection and comfort in mind. What they ended up doing was upping the quality in both of those key areas, while still managing to keep the price of the 2.0 the same as the outgoing original.
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> The first thing you notice when you slip into the Twist of Fate 2.0 suit is that it feels broken in right off the bat. This is because Speed and Strength made this suit very flexible through the use of Schoeller® Keprotec® panels. This stretchy material is soft and comfortable while still remaining very durable. These panels are found running under the arm and on the back of the lower leg. There is even a narrow piece that extends from the arm up to the collar. You will also find the familiar accordion style stretch panels in the lower back and sides.
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> Additional comfort features include mesh material at each wrist and ankle. This lightweight mesh helps the suit fit comfortably under your gloves/boots and it won’t bunch up. It also helps keep you cool – which is never a bad thing. Cooling up top is provided by the abundant perforation found all over the torso. All in all, these features add up to a very comfortable suit. Having a comfortable suit is great, but this doesn’t mean a thing if it won’t protect you in the event of a crash. This is why Speed and Strength also focused on keeping safety while they were designing the Twist of Fate 2.0.
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> This suit uses a 1.4mm cowhide frame that is held together with genuine Kevlar® threaded seams that Speed and Strength calls H.I.S.S (High Impact Safety Seams). Moving inside the suit you’ll find CE approved shoulder, hip, knee and elbow protectors from Knox. High-density foam is found behind the leather in many areas to add a little extra protection to the more sensitive areas. The MotoGP inspired elbow guards are Knox armor that has been sandwiched in this high-density foam before being sewn into place. This insures that they will stay in place and absorb more energy if the need to. A Knox unit also provides back protection, but it is an insert and we recommend upgrading to a higher quality, full coverage back protector if you plan on hitting the track.
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> The [Speed and Strength Twist of Fate 2.0](http://www.ridersdiscount.com/Speed-Strength-Twist-Piece-Leather/dp/B0081HZ65S?ie=UTF8&id=Speed%20Strength%20Twist%20Piece%20Leather&field_product_site_launch_date_utc=-1y&field_availability=-1&field_browse=5315380011&searchSize=12&searchNodeID=5315380011&searchPage=1&searchKeywords=twist%20of%20fate&field_keywords=twist%20of%20fate&refinementHistory=brandtextbin%2Ccolor_map%2Cprice%2Csize_name%2Csubjectbin&searchRank=salesrank) is a suit that offers a lot of bang for the buck, so be sure to get in touch with Brad if you’re interested. You can give him a call at 866-931-6644 ext. 810, or you can send a message to FORUM at RIDERSDISCOUNT dot COM and we’ll get back to you right away.
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> The Speed and Strength Twist of Fate 2.0 in white.
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> Plenty of perforation to help keep you cool.
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> A stretch panel extends from the underarm to collar for comfort and flexibility.
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> A custom Speed and Strength suit could be seen on [RidersDiscount.com](http://www.ridersdiscount.com/) owner Brian Gibson during the AMA weekend at Road America this year.
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### Author:  [@MidThrust](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MidThrust)
#### Post date: [July 4, 2012, 3:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/73 "2012-07-04T03:10:04Z")
Figure I’d post up my new purchase from a few weeks ago. I picked a Bell Star Matte Carbon and I love it. Coming from an HJC it’s a huge improvement. I can’t compare it to a shoei or arai because I’ve never had one but there is no lift at speed and no “head shake” either. Now I’m looking for some boots for the street that aren’t racing boots and not work boots. Also waiting for the photochromic shield to come in for the helmet (auto darkening).
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### Author:  [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)
#### Post date: [July 4, 2012, 10:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/74 "2012-07-04T10:49:41Z")
> [@ATTN: justa4door](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/attn-justa4door/50029/5):
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> Figure I’d post up my new purchase from a few weeks ago. I picked a Bell Star Matte Carbon and I love it. Coming from an HJC it’s a huge improvement. I can’t compare it to a shoei or arai because I’ve never had one but there is no lift at speed and no “head shake” either. Now I’m looking for some boots for the street that aren’t racing boots and not work boots. Also waiting for the photochromic shield to come in for the helmet (auto darkening).
That is a great helmet! Take a look at this if you are looking for non-racing style riding boots. Personally, I would stay away from anything with laces.
[ame][http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVjYkVx27rE[/ame]](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVjYkVx27rE%5B/ame%5D)
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### Author:  [@MidThrust](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MidThrust)
#### Post date: [July 5, 2012, 7:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/75 "2012-07-05T07:52:57Z")
nice video, why should i stay away from laces? wear issues or safety issues?
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### Author:  [@RTrac1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RTrac1)
#### Post date: [July 5, 2012, 8:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/76 "2012-07-05T08:14:15Z")
both
mostly safety, can get caught on controls, and in my experience they break easy in a crash
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### Author:  [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)
#### Post date: [July 5, 2012, 12:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/77 "2012-07-05T12:48:30Z")
This just in…A\* comp pro
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### Author:  [@RTrac1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RTrac1)
#### Post date: [July 5, 2012, 12:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/78 "2012-07-05T12:49:28Z")
if only they fit me. Those suckers would have probably saved me 2 surgeries
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### Author:  [@Gundamzeppelin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gundamzeppelin)
#### Post date: [July 30, 2012, 5:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/79 "2012-07-30T17:04:04Z")
Another custom suit maker, not sure how legit they are yet.
> **[Leather Collection - Specializing in Custom Made Leather Suits](https://www.leathercollection.com/en-we/)**
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> Specializing in custom made leather suits. Offering great customization options. The garments can be made in measure size or standard sizes.
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### Author:  [@ds50r](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ds50r)
#### Post date: [August 1, 2012, 9:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gear-discussion/262557/80 "2012-08-01T09:40:30Z")
[https://motorcycletoystore.com/sport/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=2966](https://motorcycletoystore.com/sport/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=2966) got these delivered to me yesterday!
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