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Think I read somewhere that by cooling your wrists, it a fast way of cooling down your overall temperature. So, who knows? This might actually be a good concept

The tightness of your jacket sleeves would make a difference as well- for a technical leather jacket, not much air would make it up the arms, but on a looser jacker (like most textile jackets) it would have more of an effect.

I really need to try these out as I started this thread (I kind of forgot about them... )- I'll do a test as soon as my shortie gloves arrive.

Wow- that was a bad one- did you stay on the bike? I bet your back is aching a bit.

I'm sorry to see that.

See if you can source one of these touch-up kits- they should have an exact match for your paint, along with the clear-coat.

I haven't needed it (yet) but I have it on hand for my bike just in case:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BUSYI2M/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I received these quite a while ago, but I haven't given them a real test yet- they really aren't set up to work with full-gauntlet gloves, and I don't have any shorties at the moment. I've got a pair coming next month, and I'll try to get an idea of whether the Ventz ate worth it.

they looks like a wrist breakers!

in an accident, sure these will create problems to your wrists.

No, they're made out of flexible rubber that is strong enough to hold its shape but soft enough that they wouldn't have an effect in a get-off,

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What a PITA- I sold a Honda to someone and warned him about losing the HISS key (I had only one)- he lost it three days later, and ended up changing the entire ignition system as( at the time) there was no way to take care of it in LOS and he couldn't source a new key.

There's a joke in there somewhere!

It was all a joke (I wouldn't want to offend the 'Ducatisti' any more than I would want to offend the HD crowd;)).

I received these quite a while ago, but I haven't given them a real test yet- they really aren't set up to work with full-gauntlet gloves, and I don't have any shorties at the moment. I've got a pair coming next month, and I'll try to get an idea of whether the Ventz ate worth it.

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I get it- I don't talk to anyone with less horsepower than me- we all have our standards...

I just thought it was a silly comment.

The BMW guy probably still wouldn't be your buddy if you rode an expensive spaghetti burner- if it ain't German, the Beemer guys don't wanna know about it.

Why did you end up with a 2XL if you need a 3XL? There are some great deals on the Shoei RF-1100 (which comes in 3XL) now that the RF-1200 is out.

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I wasn't considering changing- I was considering adding a pair to my gear selection- I also just ordered a pair of SMX-1 boots as I need some shorties.

They're fine on the bike- they're not comfortable walking around.

Well, reading almost nothing but positive reviews (not to say everyone is in love with them) and actually owning the boots, I'll take what are regarded as the most protective boots you can buy. If the Daytonas were more protective I'd consider them, but I agree comfort is secondary- for that much money, I'll stick to what I know (though I have no doubt they're nice boots)- I just thought for 21K there was some safety design I wasn't familiar with- screwing up my ankle is a big worry for me. The Supertech R's are pretty good as well, but they have an inner bootie that tends to warm up quickly off the bike.

http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-boots/sidi-vortice-boots/

Wow- there's even a schism between the 'lower end' Ducati owners and the superbike owners...

Hey, bb- how can you tell if a Ducati owner is the original purchaser or one who snagged a cheap bike secondhand? By his leathers? There's got to be a way to differentiate between 'us' and 'them'.

I only own a lowly Kawasaki, so I guess all Ducati owners look down on me.

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Not sure I understand that comment- all good boots give excellent range-of-motion on the bike- the top-of-the-line Sidi and Alpinestars boots are basically the same design as used by MotoGP riders- if any reaction time was delayed, they wouldn't be using them, sponsorship or not.

For me, the boots that provide the best torsional ankle protection and reduce the impact force to the knee (the foot hitting the ground and transferring the force upward is actually the number one cause of serious knee injuries) are the best you can wear from a safety perspective- if that means sacrificing comfort off the bike, I think it's a fair trade-off.

Oh, I'm sure the Daytona boots are more comfortable than my Sidis- I think that to achieve a certain level of protection, you have to sacrifice comfort.

I'll gove them a better look when my current boots need to be replaced- thanks for the feedback.

Maybe if I didn't already have decent boots, but 21K is just a bit much (IMHO, of course) for those boots.

Still not a selling point for me- I can resole my Vortices myself, and nearly every part is user-replaceable.:

Maybe the extra money is for the comfort factor- booths these boots are extremely protective, but they're not great to walk around in:

They're being sold at Panda Rider, and their top-of-the-line Daytona Security Evo G3 are going for 21,900 baht (600 Euro).

These boots aren't very big in the States, and I can't find much in the way of reviews- from looking at them, I find it hard to believe they're more protective than my Alpinestars Supertech R's or my Sidi Vortice's, and both those boots cost a lot less, and they're regarded as about the best motorcycle boots you can buy- any of you Eurpoean riders have any experience with Daytona Boots? I'm very curious about them.

I've found that the Drayko Kevlar jeans flow some air- they're about the same as a heavyweight pair of standard jeans- like with most gear, if you're moving it's fine- if you're stopped, things warm up a bit.

I actually ordered another pair of Drayko Renegade jeans today (so this thread cost me money:))- I noticed the price dropped a bit and I could use a blue pair to go with my black ones.

Drayko Renegade jeans- CE-rated (probably the only jeans that have this rating) are less than 5K shipped to LOS off eBay. If you buy a pair, order a size smaller than you take in normal jeans as they run large.

Not a bike video, but sometimes we riders in Thailand are lucky the cops aren't as well-equipped as this guy as we'd be getting nailed with tickets on a daily basis- I actually have a friend in Indiana who was pulled over by this officer.

Pretty impressive qualifications along with being a LEO: paramedic & diver along with all the support equipment.

Absolutely- that guy is a real policeman- he's the one you want to show up at your house or accident scene if you ever have an emergency.

Not a bike video, but sometimes we riders in Thailand are lucky the cops aren't as well-equipped as this guy as we'd be getting nailed with tickets on a daily basis- I actually have a friend in Indiana who was pulled over by this officer.

If you're going to buy any gear, try to stick with a well-regarded name brand where you can read reviews of how it's made- all leather and textile is not created equal, and one of the most important factors is how the material is stitched together- proper safety stitching (where thread is hidden under material at impact areas and double or triple stitched) tends to hold up in a crash better than exposed single stitching ( which is found on a lot of cheaper stuff)- it doesn't matter what material you're wearing if your gear bursts at the seams- construction quality is a big reason Dainese, Alpinestars, etc costs so much.

I'd rather spend double or triple and know I'm well-protected than spend less and end up wishing I'd gone for the good stuff in the first place if I have a get-off.

I wear Forcefield Limb Tubes under Drayko CE-rated jeans if I'm not wearing leather pants- not much abrasion resistance for the knee armor itself, but good impact protection for the front of the knee- they don't offer as much protection or coverage as the knee armor in my riding pants, but they're very comfortable and fit very well as they aren't too bulky- I bought them in the US, but they're on the Panda Rider website (as are some Kevlar jeans).

I also wear either EVS or Alpinestars hip armor, which is also a good idea.