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Deleted Member
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Ok folks I'm after some leathers and have seen some cool retro looking Halvarssons which are very reasonably priced.

My only question is that as theyre goat skin, is this as durable as cow hide? does it offer the same protection?

Also ive not heard of this company before, anyone got any experience with garments from Halvarssons?

Ive been looking at this jacket: http://www.jofama.se/motorcycle_wear/product_details.php?lang=2&id=26&cid=3 @ £179
and these trousers: http://www.jofama.se/motorcycle_wear/product_details.php?lang=2&id=28&cid=7 @ £124

Advice please girls and boys!!! always much appreciated :)

Deleted Member @ 29/09/2009 16:07

Brummie Jackie
In: Hobbit HQ
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My vote is .............. i dont care its leather :)

Brummie Jackie @ 29/09/2009 16:26

Deleted Member
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is that goats or scrotes......ewwwwwwwww

Deleted Member @ 29/09/2009 18:01

dave23
In: Cardiff
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Nice to see that you can rely on mates for constructive advice I can be of even less help, never warn leathers.

dave23 @ 29/09/2009 18:12

Deleted Member
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a lot of bloody use you lot are!

Deleted Member @ 29/09/2009 18:20

Nutkin68
In: Hull
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Just been looking on Google and goat skin is evidently softer and stronger then cowhide leather, so going on this I'd go for it, you can always add your own armour if needed

Nutkin68 @ 29/09/2009 18:44

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Thanks nutkin! I suppose I should have had the intelligence to google myself but nevermind!!! :)

I think ill go for it then but it takes over a week as they have to order from Sweden :(

I wanted it for MCN too!!!!!!!!

Deleted Member @ 29/09/2009 18:45

Nutkin68
In: Hull
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First thing I do if I don't know something Hope you get it in time too

Nutkin68 @ 29/09/2009 18:47

drobess
In: Bedworth
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I have to agree wiv bj on this one, leather.........mmmmmmmmmmmmmm

drobess @ 29/09/2009 19:38

WheelyNealy
In: Near Driffield
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goat skin lighter stronger than cow but comes with hairy chin peace ! kangaroo surpose to be the best but very expensive I'm sticking to the heard go moo!

WheelyNealy @ 29/09/2009 20:02

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ooooh kangaroo!!! does that mean you bounce when you fall off?

Deleted Member @ 29/09/2009 20:12

WheelyNealy
In: Near Driffield
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thats right you just Hop right back joey

WheelyNealy @ 29/09/2009 20:14

excalibur
In: york
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sharkskin is waterproof??lol

excalibur @ 29/09/2009 20:58

micksaway
In: Weymouth
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Dont tend to ride underwater. Well only during British summertime

micksaway @ 29/09/2009 21:41

Phil
In: Liverpool
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when it comes to looking at leather for protection, you are looking at it's resistance to abrasion. Impact resistance is provided by the amour that is fitted after. If the worst happens and you come off your bike you want to slide for as long as possible, NOT tumble. As for my leathers, the trousers and jacket are good old mooskin and my gloves are skippyskin. Kangaroo skin is very soft and nice indeed.

Phil @ 29/09/2009 21:54

Throttle Jockey
In: Loughborough
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I bought some Carrera leathers about 2 or 3 years ago and got talking to the guy who makes them. He says that Kangaroo hide is alot stronger than the milkin type but generates a lot more heat when your skidding down the road on ones bottom - anyone been unfortunate to of tested this theaory and would like to comment??????

Throttle Jockey @ 29/09/2009 21:59

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