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[hipshaker]

aah ...... didn't realise that about the dainese boots. These ones are called "rap" and seem pretty tight. The trousers (dainese also) go in but the shin protection seems to be getting in the way of the boots doing up a bit. I was wondering whether I need to change the trousers actually as the knee protectors don't actually sit on the knee when i'm standing, they are a little below ..... although when "hunched over" on the bike they probably will slide up a little.

[brownrigby]

The knee part should be a little low when you stand and the slack is taken up when you crouch.Unless the slack is taken pretty much all up to your knee when you are on the bike they might be a bit big/long, must be polite........but if you are a bit short in the leg department it's tough to get around sometimes.I'm 6.1 and the armour in my dainese trousers (2 type's) touch my boots when standing,but they are a perfect fit.

If you need/want a perfect fit HIDEOUT make made-to-measure gear of superb quality and made my race suit (kevlar lined etc) just a thought

[hipshaker]

well ..... i sent them both back. thought it best to start again and buy them both together. i still like the dainese boots but i tried some daytona ones on too this week ..... goretex, 29cm high but just over £200 unfortunately. a very nice fit though. everything i try on seems a little tight around the calf to fit textile trousers in so maybe i just have to resign myself to wearing the trousers outside.

[brownrigby]

Try SIDI or OXTAR boots the sidi ones being VERY comfy with good protection (some would say common) and saved my feet etc! Oxtar are not so comfy but very good protection.

[Melnie Mouse]

actually, the latest Ducati helmets, are not Suomy, they are Vemar... ie. the blade helmet is a vemar helmet, so becareful, as they're a different fit again.

Also, they're are different 'head shapes' within everyone's range, so do NOT find one make you like and assume it will fit... keep trying all of them on, to find out if you're an oval head or a round head for instance.. very important find right fit... and don't assume once you've tried one helmet on in 'someone's range' i.e. AGV, that you don't like them, as it might not be right model for you.. so try different model on within same range for instance...

Oh, and what's this about a hug? who wanted one???

[Edited on 28-6-2004 by Melnie Mouse]

[psychlist]

Originally posted by Melnie Mouse

Oh, and what's this about a hug? who wanted one???

[Edited on 28-6-2004 by Melnie Mouse]

[timetrial]

I've let a Roof Daytona look after my bonce for a year now.
Great fitting lid, fairly quiet, I actually like the seatbelt type fastener cos you can operate it with gloves on. I find the visibility good. Only criticism is visor changing - a complete faf!! just remember to keep a 2 pence in your pocket.
I've got a silver / black one too (check out the avtar) is this the same one as you?

[Redruth]

I hesitate to say this, but watch out for KBC helmets, chrome or otherwise. Visibility not good. Have decided, in spite of excellent appearance, will not be wearing for riding in traffic. Fine for track when don't need to look behind. Alpinestars boots and Dainese leathers top quality, though.

[hipshaker]

Originally posted by timetrial
I've let a Roof Daytona look after my bonce for a year now.
Great fitting lid, fairly quiet, I actually like the seatbelt type fastener cos you can operate it with gloves on. I find the visibility good. Only criticism is visor changing - a complete faf!! just remember to keep a 2 pence in your pocket.
I've got a silver / black one too (check out the avtar) is this the same one as you?

This is the one I've got:

http://www.designerhelmets.com/prodd...ans&cat= Roof

A little different from yours which I think is this:

http://www.designerhelmets.com/prodd...ona&cat =Roof


Nice helmet. Fits pretty well although I get the impression its not the best for visibilty .... although not the worst too.