Joe Rocket 1 Piece race replica suit?

rppngears91 · 08-28-2007, 07:59 PM

Hey guys, Im new to the site whats up? I thinking of purcahsing a Joe Rocket Replica One Piece Race Suit for TRACK use (also street). I brought it up to my friend and he is COMPLETLY against joe rocket gear (mainly because of reviews on this site). Now i have read some stuff on here about the crap joe rocket stuff like non-armored leather jackets and stuff. I tend to think the race replica stuff will be a little different, I mean thats all I see AMA pro's wearing. I dont think its as quality to dainese suits but does it at least compare?

rppngears91 · 08-29-2007, 01:56 PM

Heres a pic.

hoaxci5 · 08-29-2007, 02:05 PM

I consider Joe Rocket 1 crash gear. I own some so I'm not trying to knock it. I just won't pay full price/top dollar for JR gear. If I buy high end gear I expect it last through several crashes.

My JR Blaster Jacket was crashed in (not by me.. but thats a whole nother story) and it held up well. It's not great, but I think it would make it through another one.. I did however replace it recently.

rppngears91 · 08-30-2007, 02:50 AM

I didnt know most suit are deisgned to survive more than one crash? hmm interesting. BTW I will not be paying full price for the suit, or Id probably be going with the hein gerike celtic suit from STG

hoaxci5 · 08-30-2007, 03:00 AM

good quality leathers should take several crashes.. not that I want to test that, but I've seen/talked to plenty of racers/track riders that have had several get offs in good quality suits. Sure they aren't pretty anymore but they aren't worn through and the stitching is still in tact.

rppngears91 · 09-01-2007, 01:05 PM

Hey guys, Im still looking for your opinions, or does hoaxci just about sum it all up?