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High_Revs_17
02-26-2006, 05:01 PM
(just an observation) I heard Kangaroo was lighter than Cow but I was simply astounded at the difference in weight between the two. While at WCW I held a Vanson 1 piece with full armor in one hand, and a Kangaroo 1 piece with full armor in the other. In doing so the Vanson felt like it was 100 pounds. :wow: I believe Kangaroo would provide better overall bike performance at the track regarding sprung weight, handling, and lap times, but what about protection? Has anyone crash tested Kangaroo yet?
CBRBob
02-26-2006, 05:11 PM
Everytime you see a MotoGP or WSB rider crash, thats 'roo. The MotoGP brand leathers you see people wear here are 'roo.
Kennedy
02-26-2006, 05:22 PM
My next big investment MotoGP leathers
Kurts1000RR
02-26-2006, 05:38 PM
Most importantly the abrasion protection is much higher with roo rather than cow. The weight factor is just an added bonus.
RCM78
02-26-2006, 07:11 PM
What did Ron have to say about the differences in the suits?

I really like the MotoGP 'Roo suits but I dont fit into a 48. My vanson suit is only a year old. The leather is so thick I just cant see how those 'roo suits would hold up as well...
Kennedy
02-26-2006, 07:12 PM
Stronger abrasion material. Easy difference, lighter weight and better protection.
High_Revs_17
02-26-2006, 07:21 PM
What did Ron have to say about the differences in the suits?

I really like the MotoGP 'Roo suits but I dont fit into a 48. My vanson suit is only a year old. The leather is so thick I just cant see how those 'roo suits would hold up as well...

It's not about thickness, more so tensile strength so to speak, the microfibers of 'Roo leather are stronger per mm of thickness compared to others, so others need to make up for that in thickness to equal the same abrasion protection. To add to what everyone said about the benefits, 'Roo suits also have nearly zero break in time, you can grab one off the shelf on Fri. and race comfortably all day Sat & Sun...and the price is very reasonable for what you get with the one piece retailing under $1,000.
FigNewTon
02-26-2006, 08:51 PM
Like others have said besides being much lighter Kangaroo is also about 3 times more abrasion resistant then cow.
AfricanBootyScratcher
02-26-2006, 08:54 PM
the reason it's lighter than cow is because of the abrasion resistance. Since it can take a beating better, they can make it thinnir and viola, lighter wieght.
I just got one of those MotoGp suits, and they do feel very nice!
Cakes206
02-26-2006, 09:35 PM
The leather is so thick I just cant see how those 'roo suits would hold up as well...

Ever see a couple of Roo's fight? They balance themselves on their tail and kick forward with their hind legs...Pretty impresive how their skin protects themselves against the nails of another Roo...they fugg some shit up too...

Front Paw
http://www.zoobooks.com/newFrontPage/animals/virtualZoo/animals/k/kangaroos/images/frontpaws.gif

Hind Legs
http://www.billybear4kids.com/animal/whose-toes/KangarooFeet-c.jpg
RCM78
02-27-2006, 10:11 AM
Seeing is believing... I've seen plenty of Vansons after crashes. They hold up very well. I know guite a few people with the MotoGP suits but no one has crashed in one yet...

We'll just have to wait and see...
Rev
02-27-2006, 10:16 AM
i should post this link on an animal activist website...you guys should be ashamed of yourself....!!!!


I wonder if roo tastes like chicken???
Cakes206
02-27-2006, 10:18 AM
Seeing is believing...

Just watch any MotoGP race, they're all wearin roo I believe...granted its probly a tad thicker than what the general public will get, still gotta work though...
AfricanBootyScratcher
02-27-2006, 12:08 PM
I've heard of people who crashed the MotoGp roo suit, and I heard it held up very well
RCM78
02-27-2006, 12:17 PM
Just watch any MotoGP race, they're all wearin roo I believe...granted its probly a tad thicker than what the general public will get, still gotta work though...

Do you really believe the 'roo suits being sold for less then $800 are the same thing the top riders in the world are wearing?
duc748pilot
02-27-2006, 01:56 PM
My motogp compression suit is the shit. i absolutely love it. hopefully i fit into it this season
Cakes206
02-27-2006, 02:07 PM
Do you really believe the 'roo suits being sold for less then $800 are the same thing the top riders in the world are wearing?

Exactly my point when i said:
granted its probly a tad thicker than what the general public will get.
ffejtable
02-27-2006, 02:07 PM
I have never been sold on the "it has to be better because it costs more" theory. While it is generally true that you get what you pay for, this isnt always the case. I'm not sold on that fact that a $800 Roo suit is any worse than cowhide and I dont see any reports to indicate that. In fact I have heard nothing but great things about the inexpensive MotoGP suits, but much of that has been based on perception rather than real world crashes.
njf4i
02-27-2006, 05:29 PM
Does anyone have a link to the MotoGP suits. I was gonna buy the joe rocket speedmaster pants to go with my speed master jacket for $300. But if the suit is a close price to the pants i would like to take a look at them.
AfricanBootyScratcher
02-27-2006, 06:29 PM
http://www.motogpapparel.com/mgpweb.nsf/Products/C80069EFD9D62508862570B5006CA5C7?opendocument
Kennedy
02-27-2006, 06:34 PM
Not even close...between 600-800
njf4i
02-27-2006, 07:03 PM
Not even close...between 600-800
Damn right. Speedmaster pants it is....

But you know i remember way back last year when i had a used pair lined up for $100. Boy i wish someone didn't make a hole in the ass so i could have thos pants now. :lol:
Kennedy
02-27-2006, 07:27 PM
:ohmygod:
Cakes206
02-27-2006, 07:40 PM
Does anyone have a link to the MotoGP suits. I was gonna buy the joe rocket speedmaster pants to go with my speed master jacket for $300. But if the suit is a close price to the pants i would like to take a look at them.

Check out this thread too...

http://sportbikeaddicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=517
CBRfanatic
05-29-2006, 02:21 AM
Not even close...between 600-800
where at, tucker has them for almost a grand, and seems like they cant be sold to or in NY, whys that? and how would i got about getting them?
Brian78
05-29-2006, 09:12 AM
www.promotionpartsclub.com
bobbydigital04
05-30-2006, 09:33 PM
i lowsided in my motogp kangaroo twice, once at about 70-80 and once at about 60-70 and it got a tiny little hole in it from the faster slide and other than that looks untouched... it is very light and very comfortable when sitting on the bike i am looking to go up a size, my near brand new one is size 40, i want to go to 42, so anyone around 5'9 and 150 get ahold of me to get a price.