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Posted: 2/26/2017 3:57:56 PM EDT
No, not the 12 guage. The Aerostich R3. Fully waterproof and abrasion resistant with knee, shoulder, elbow, hip, back and chest armor. This is my second Aerostich. I managed to road-test my first one years ago low-siding at 65-70mph when my intentions got in the way of my capabilities. I walked away without a scratch. |
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Posted: 2/26/2017 3:59:35 PM EDT
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You accept gifts from fairies?
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Posted: 2/26/2017 4:08:38 PM EDT
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You accept gifts from fairies? When they bring me shit like this, yeah. Actually he was a rugged dude. |
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Posted: 2/26/2017 4:24:27 PM EDT
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Nice
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Posted: 2/26/2017 4:31:02 PM EDT
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I would love to get an R3, but I need to be fitted for one.
Ride safe brother |
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Posted: 2/26/2017 5:07:06 PM EDT
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http://rs4.pbsrc.com/albums/y109/phuzzygnu/IMG_20170226_124740_zpsbyln4vvh.jpg?w=480&h=480&fit=clip No, not the 12 guage. The Aerostich R3. Fully waterproof and abrasion resistant with knee, shoulder, elbow, hip, back and chest armor. This is my second Aerostich. I managed to road-test my first one years ago low-siding at 65-70mph when my intentions got in the way of my capabilities. I walked away without a scratch. Here's the matching helmet..... 
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Posted: 2/26/2017 5:22:16 PM EDT
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Here's the matching helmet.....
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0228/2851/products/LNG3-1097-Bumble_Bee_w_Visor_1024x1024.jpg?v=1483639672 Sorry I won't match... 
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Posted: 2/26/2017 5:49:25 PM EDT
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I would love to get an R3, but I need to be fitted for one. Ride safe brother My first Aerostich was a 48L and fit me just right. I'm a little older and more "rugged" now at 6'4", 255 so this one is a 50L and fits just right. 
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Posted: 2/26/2017 5:56:07 PM EDT
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So what are these running nowadays? I could use a cold weather commuting suit.
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Posted: 2/26/2017 6:01:59 PM EDT
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So what are these running nowadays? I could use a cold weather commuting suit. Starting around $1,200 or so and go up from there depending on options and/alterations. |
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Posted: 2/26/2017 6:15:34 PM EDT
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...and I bet your motorcycle is yellow too.
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Posted: 2/26/2017 6:20:37 PM EDT
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...and I bet your motorcycle is yellow too. 
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Posted: 2/26/2017 7:15:19 PM EDT
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At night on the rain, there's only 3 basic color choices he can pick from.
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Posted: 2/26/2017 8:57:39 PM EDT
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nice....went to an Aerostitch pop up store yesterday.... $$$
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Posted: 2/26/2017 9:26:46 PM EDT
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I have a classic that I bought second hand. It was on ebay and I met up with the guy and tried it on. Seems to fit ok but I wish I had the coin to get fitted at the store or a pop up.
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Posted: 2/26/2017 9:33:24 PM EDT
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I need a Stitch.
Gotta be easier than shrugging into my leathers! Nice work, OP. We need future updates on if that black gets hot on a warmer day. |
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Posted: 2/26/2017 10:10:47 PM EDT
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I need a Stitch. Gotta be easier than shrugging into my leathers! Nice work, OP. We need future updates on if that black gets hot on a warmer day. My original 'Stich was black on black and was the original Roadcrafter (now called the Classic) with a liner, which this R-3 doesn't have. I rode the original one in Dallas and Houston and all over Texas in temps from single digits to 100+ degrees. In the hotter extremes with shorts and a t-shirt underneath the original it was warm but bearable with all of the vents open, but you positively bake when you are stopped. I once got stuck in traffic in the summer in Houston an I could feel the sweat pouring down my back and chest. Traffic cleared up and 30 seconds later I was shivering from the evaporative cooling. With a wet t-shirt it is comfortable until the water evaporates. Hardcore guys will fill the pockets (all gazillion of them) with ice. In the colder extremes with an electric vest cranked up to the max you can wear normal street clothes underneath. The black isn't the best choice for hot weather but I didn't want to go all Hi-Viz yellow. Besides, my current ride is a BLACKbird. Silly me.  As for the regular R-3 versus the Light, I ride on too many highways at high speeds and the protection tradeoff isn't worth it to me.
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Posted: 2/27/2017 10:31:14 AM EDT
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Nice!
I have 2 sets myself. Roadcrafter and Darien. |
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Posted: 2/27/2017 10:32:12 AM EDT
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Double tap!
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Posted: 2/27/2017 10:56:01 AM EDT
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Good move, I've wanted one for a while. Stay safe
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Posted: 2/27/2017 12:03:40 PM EDT
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I sold my 1piece roadcrafter about 8 years ago. I wore it on the street for 5 years and I tried to like it all of them. Finally I had enough and sold it for a Rukka airweight 2 piece system. Like night and day in comfort, for me anyway.
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Posted: 2/27/2017 5:07:37 PM EDT
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Aerostich gear is good stuff. I have three Darien jackets and two pair of Darien pants.
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Posted: 2/27/2017 5:38:09 PM EDT
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Is OP 7 feet tall?
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Posted: 2/27/2017 6:31:02 PM EDT
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Hope yours doesn't leak in the crotch like mine did, including the replacment they sent me.
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Posted: 2/27/2017 8:04:27 PM EDT
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Is OP 7 feet tall? Maybe he just has short doors? 
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Posted: 2/27/2017 8:13:59 PM EDT
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Hope yours doesn't leak in the crotch like mine did, including the replacement they sent me. My Frog Toggs don't leak, however, they don't look as stylish and expensive as OP's. |
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Posted: 2/27/2017 8:40:32 PM EDT
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Is OP 7 feet tall? It's a size 50 Long. I'm 6'4. |
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Posted: 2/27/2017 8:48:21 PM EDT
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Hope yours doesn't leak in the crotch like mine did, including the replacment they sent me. My original 'Stich always had the "'Stich Crotch." Supposedly the problem was solved with the one piece R-3s. |
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Posted: 2/27/2017 8:53:28 PM EDT
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Try some of that spray on magical screen door sealant that can make it into a boat. My Frog Toggs don't leak, however, they don't look as stylish and expensive as OP's. I sold my 'Stich, the crotch thing was icing on the cake...that SOB was like riding in a kiln in warm weather. I've given up on suits, and prefer jacket/pants I can tailor to the ride. |
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Posted: 2/28/2017 11:50:31 PM EDT
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Waiting on Klim Voyage pants and Induction jacket for this Summer
More power to you OP riding in the wet and cold long enough to require that suit Here is a link to a post I just made for an AR oriented tee shirt from Klim...if anyone reading this post is interested. I just picked one up in black at a local shop last week |
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Posted: 3/1/2017 4:38:36 PM EDT
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I love my Darien jacket, but it is worn out after 15 years of riding. I also bought it used, so I don't know how many miles were on it when I got it. But it was a great jacket and I really liked it.
I replaced it with a Motoport Kevlar Mesh & Stretch jackets. I bought both used and get them both for less than a new Darien. They work better for me in the heat, which is where I do most of my riding living in Phoenix. I really want to try a Aerostich 1 piece suit, but I would only use it a few months out of the year here in AZ. I'm already wearing my mesh pants with a solid jacket. |
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Posted: 3/1/2017 8:45:14 PM EDT
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Starting around $1,200 or so and go up from there depending on options and/alterations. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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So what are these running nowadays? I could use a cold weather commuting suit. Starting around $1,200 or so and go up from there depending on options and/alterations. I cringed when I bought a $159 riding jacket last weekend 
Salesman was trying to sell me a $310 helmet that was marked down from $425...but I told him that my head is only worth about $250 tops... 
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Posted: 3/11/2017 12:55:24 AM EDT
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I love my Darien jacket, but it is worn out after 15 years of riding. I also bought it used, so I don't know how many miles were on it when I got it. But it was a great jacket and I really liked it. I replaced it with a Motoport Kevlar Mesh & Stretch jackets. I bought both used and get them both for less than a new Darien. They work better for me in the heat, which is where I do most of my riding living in Phoenix. I really want to try a Aerostich 1 piece suit, but I would only use it a few months out of the year here in AZ. I'm already wearing my mesh pants with a solid jacket. still prefer leather for sport riding though. Got an RS Taichi GMC Arrow jacket this week and pants on the brown truck headed my way. |
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