SPIDI gear for ADVrider (any doubt we are the best?)

[Spidi - on track]

Originally Posted by moggi1964

Gosh I'm torn between the two. Given that I would be ordering directly from you guys I want to make sure I get the fit exactly right. The Ergo XL fits me perfectly Matteo; I have a 107cm chest and an 178cm height. Am I a 50 or 52 in the T-2 and Kangaroo?

Thanks.

Hi Moggi

you're a 52.
If you buy the kangaroo, send a mail to Vittoria to receive a thermal or a rain liner for free (jacket has attachment system); I'm sure you'll have it (Vittoria already knows you).

Thanks again for your interest


Matteo De Vito
Spidi Marketing Dept
Vicenza - Italy

[moggi1964]

Originally Posted by Spidi - on track

Hi Moggi

you're a 52.
If you buy the kangaroo, send a mail to Vittoria to receive a thermal or a rain liner for free (jacket has attachment system); I'm sure you'll have it (Vittoria already knows you).

Thanks again for your interest


Matteo De Vito
Spidi Marketing Dept
Vicenza - Italy

Thanks Matteo

[configurationspace]

Hi there Spidi people,

I ordered two jackets and a pair of pants from your website last week. Everything arrived today with little hassle. If I would advise you on anything, I'd ask you to consider *not* using UPS for shipments to Canada. They charge very large fees on delivery that perhaps Spidi is not aware of.

The main thing I want to ask is this. The two jackets fit me perfectly. The pants though are a problem. They're the right length but it appears that my bum is thicker than the average guy's bum. I'm thin and athletic, but I have a lot of muscle on my legs and bum (I play ice hockey). So the pants don't fit me. The pants are the VTM H2Out medium. Do you have a similar pant that is close to the same length, but that can contain my muscular bum? Or should I move up to the large?

Also, is there an easy way to return the pants that don't fit, in exchange for pants that do?

[moggi1964]

Originally Posted by configurationspace

Hi there Spidi people,

I ordered two jackets and a pair of pants from your website last week. Everything arrived today with little hassle. If I would advise you on anything, I'd ask you to consider *not* using UPS for shipments to Canada. They charge very large fees on delivery that perhaps Spidi is not aware of.

The main thing I want to ask is this. The two jackets fit me perfectly. The pants though are a problem. They're the right length but it appears that my bum is thicker than the average guy's bum. I'm thin and athletic, but I have a lot of muscle on my legs and bum (I play ice hockey). So the pants don't fit me. The pants are the VTM H2Out medium. Do you have a similar pant that is close to the same length, but that can contain my muscular bum? Or should I move up to the large?

Also, is there an easy way to return the pants that don't fit, in exchange for pants that do?

On the subject of shipping. I asked Spidi to ship my suit to the US by DHL instead of UPS, usually this avoids the fees (customs etc). Sadly I didn't avoid them and it added $105 to the cost but they did as I asked so no complaints. I do agree that UPS are MORE inclined to come up with big fees than DHL especially to Canada.

My advice: ask for DHL when you order and hope for the best.

As for the large bum; I would move up a size and deal with the longer leg length so you are at least comfortable.

I played rugby; my issue for some reason was a large neck proportionate to my body. Always had a small bum though

What jackets did you get? Please leave feedback on them in the Equipment thread once you get to use them; helps us all make good choices.

[configurationspace]

I got the "One Leather Jacket"

http://www.spidi.com/eu/eu_en/leathe...er-jacket.html

and the "Multitech armour"

http://www.spidi.com/eu/eu_en/textil...ech-armor.html

As I said, they arrived this afternoon. I've taken the "One Leather Jacket" out for a spin and it seems really nice. Fits great. For context, I already have a full leather riding suit but I've been looking for things that are a little more convenient. The full leather suit I have (BMW Atlantis) is amply protective. I've crashed in it at high speed with only a few bruises and a blister on my hand to show for it -- and the suit is still in great shape. So I'm mostly happy with the suit. But it's too hot in summer. And I rarely find I want to put those pants on. And it's soooo heavy.

So I wanted to get as cool as possible a textile outfit as I could find. The multitech did that for the top, and I was hoping these VTM pants would cover my bottom. We'll see about that. It's still quite cool here so the multitech armour will have to wait another month or so to get exercised. I'm spending a month in California later this summer. The multitech will be my commuting jacket for the trip.

[moggi1964]

Originally Posted by configurationspace

I got the "One Leather Jacket"

http://www.spidi.com/eu/eu_en/leathe...er-jacket.html

and the "Multitech armour"

http://www.spidi.com/eu/eu_en/textil...ech-armor.html

As I said, they arrived this afternoon. I've taken the "One Leather Jacket" out for a spin and it seems really nice. Fits great. For context, I already have a full leather riding suit but I've been looking for things that are a little more convenient. The full leather suit I have (BMW Atlantis) is amply protective. I've crashed in it at high speed with only a few bruises and a blister on my hand to show for it -- and the suit is still in great shape. So I'm mostly happy with the suit. But it's too hot in summer. And I rarely find I want to put those pants on. And it's soooo heavy.

So I wanted to get as cool as possible a textile outfit as I could find. The multitech did that for the top, and I was hoping these VTM pants would cover my bottom. We'll see about that. It's still quite cool here so the multitech armour will have to wait another month or so to get exercised. I'm spending a month in California later this summer. The multitech will be my commuting jacket for the trip.

Great choices.

If I wasn't looking for perf I would consider the One for sure. It's the lack of perf on the Kangaroo that is making me lean towards the T2 though I love the idea of using the Roo skin

I think the Multitech will be the perfect hot weather 'jacket'.

Looking forward to hearing about them.

[Cru Jones]

Hi Spidi,

I have a ton of your gear and am looking for an overpant that I can commute with here in the summer months. In the US we get the NL5, which seems good, but I also saw that you sell the Summer FIT Tex pants that look to be good as well. I can't get those in the US, but can order them from overseas for a very good price. My question is, which would be good better for commuting to work with my jeans on underneath? Also, which size? For reference I wear a size 52 in your JP3 suit and have a 32" waist. Thanks.

[keiji]

I am looking to get the 365 Ergo Pro jacket, and I am 5'8" (172.72 cm) with a 38" chest (96.52cm) so it looks like I am pretty much in the middle of a "Medium" according to the size chart. Just want to confirm that it is correct in that it fits true to the size chart.

Also, how much additional room for layering would there be? I might be looking fit an electric vest under all the lining in the extreme cold.

[Spidi - on track]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Hi Spidi,

I have a ton of your gear and am looking for an overpant that I can commute with here in the summer months. In the US we get the NL5, which seems good, but I also saw that you sell the Summer FIT Tex pants that look to be good as well. I can't get those in the US, but can order them from overseas for a very good price. My question is, which would be good better for commuting to work with my jeans on underneath? Also, which size? For reference I wear a size 52 in your JP3 suit and have a 32" waist. Thanks.

Hi Cru.

Summerfit is more simple-construction than NL5, featuring much less mesh compare to NL5.
Moreover , you got standard Hip and Knee protectors in NL5 (have to buy separately in Summerfit).
Regarding the fit, neither NL5 nor Summerfit are over pants; so, if you use them over your casual pants, take them one size more.
If you don't use them over casual pants, these are your size:
NL5 : L
Summerfit: 34


Thanks again for your interest


Matteo De Vito
Spidi Marketing Dept
Vicenza - Italy

[Spidi - on track]

Originally Posted by keiji

I am looking to get the 365 Ergo Pro jacket, and I am 5'8" (172.72 cm) with a 38" chest (96.52cm) so it looks like I am pretty much in the middle of a "Medium" according to the size chart. Just want to confirm that it is correct in that it fits true to the size chart.

Also, how much additional room for layering would there be? I might be looking fit an electric vest under all the lining in the extreme cold.

Hi Keiji

Yes size "M" will be good on you.
Regarding additional room, you should be comfortable with additional lining.


Thanks again for your interest


Matteo De Vito
Spidi Marketing Dept
Vicenza - Italy

[configurationspace]

Originally Posted by moggi1964

Great choices.

If I wasn't looking for perf I would consider the One for sure. It's the lack of perf on the Kangaroo that is making me lean towards the T2 though I love the idea of using the Roo skin

I think the Multitech will be the perfect hot weather 'jacket'.

Looking forward to hearing about them.

Gah, I have to stop. Just ordered two pairs of carbo six gloves (short and long), also a pair of sport coupe gloves, the hurricane pants and a size-up of the VTM pants...

Okay, no more motorcycle gear spending for a while now!

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by Spidi - on track

Hi Cru.

Summerfit is more simple-construction than NL5, featuring much less mesh compare to NL5.
Moreover , you got standard Hip and Knee protectors in NL5 (have to buy separately in Summerfit).
Regarding the fit, neither NL5 nor Summerfit are over pants; so, if you use them over your casual pants, take them one size more.
If you don't use them over casual pants, these are your size:
NL5 : L
Summerfit: 34


Thanks again for your interest


Matteo De Vito
Spidi Marketing Dept
Vicenza - Italy

Thanks very much Matteo!

[barbos]

Matteo, did your PM inbox fill up? You stopped responding mid-conversation a month ago.

[Spidi - on track]

Originally Posted by barbos

Matteo, did your PM inbox fill up? You stopped responding mid-conversation a month ago.

I apologize, I don't follow it so much.
I'm going to answer there right now

[jkfrazier]

PM sent.