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GENERAL MOTORCYCLE FORUMS => PRODUCT REVIEWS => Topic started by: land_shark on May 02, 2005, 06:39:05 PM

Title: Alpinestars TZ-1 Leather jacket ?
Post by: land_shark on May 02, 2005, 06:39:05 PM

I'm looking into getting one of these:
(http://www.cyclegear.com/images/tz1blk_410x418.jpg)

Anyone have one?  How does it fit (snug or loose for the size.  I'm a US44).  How is the armor?
Thanks!

Title: TZ-1
Post by: gshok108 on May 03, 2005, 07:05:00 AM

I have one of these jackets.  They are probably one of the nicest leather jackets for the money.  Sizing runs true to other  gear I have purchased.
A great sport jacket.  The only bad thing is that word must have got out.  I see quite a few people wearing them at the local MC hangouts.  

My buddy just bought one of these:
http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/32-ICON6

I was pretty impressed with the quality.  The fit on the Icon is a bit more relaxed.   And it looks good in all black.

Title: Alpinestars TZ-1 Leather jacket ?
Post by: land_shark on May 17, 2005, 01:34:03 PM

Well, I bought it. :grin:  This jacket makes me want to ride really...really fast!  The sizing is great, and the leather isn't too stiff (for being brand new).  My last jacket was (and still is) a FirstGear Kilimanjaro.  It's also a great piece of gear, which is why I'm going to hang on to it.  The biggest difference is the lack of fabric flappiness in the Alpinestars.  I really feel like I'm slipping through the air.  

I got it pricematched at metricbikes.com for $265 (free shipping), which I think is a steal! :banana: