Gear review - MotoGP Alpine pants

[Roadstergal]

Aurora Suzuki had the standard men's pants at the store, and they fit fine, so I went ahead and ordered the Alpine pants in that men's size, even though they do offer women's sizes (although the woman's pant has one thigh pocket instead of two - WTF?).
http://www.rapidracer.com/moaltemopa.html

They're waaaaarm. Very insulated. I took out the zip-out liner, and it's still pretty warm; with the liner, it's toasty. The pants have a nice snug fit, with enough stretch paneling to allow you to walk comfortably. My one gripe, and a thing where the web pics and the pics in the catalog are deceptive - they're flared-leg pants, not fitted, so you have to wrap them to tuck them into the boot. The pockets are very handy, especially the thigh ones. It doesn't look like they'd be protected in a crash, though, so don't put anything that can be broken in there.
We'll see how they do when the deluge comes.
They do have a corduroy-like wiffwiffwiff when you walk.  :p

I liked them enough to order the Diva jacket today.

[ditchdoc1017]

Those look nice.I am also looking for some pants I got a new First gear jacket the other day. I love it.

[Cal Price]

The UK site very similar to this one, GS500e.co.uk has a section for gear reviews, everything from clothing to luggage and bolt-ons. Might be worth thinking about here.

[Maduro Mistress]

those look really comfy!

Good deal too! I'm a huge proponent of pockets as well - I am a firm believer that most gear doesn't have enough!

Great buy roadster!

[RedShift]

They wouldn't come in a 36" inseam, would they?

I've been looking for leather pants for about three years now.  My frustration is the racks never have any that are long enough.  

Being properly clothed can be tough for the vertically gifted.  

[jomei]

Word of advice for you guys. Don't keep anything sharp (keys, pens) metal, hard plastic, or any kind of objects that you do not want broken in your pants or jacket. I landed on my cell at one point and it broke AND left a huge bruse not to mention a rip in the jacket and a 1/2 inch gash in my leg when the thing cracked and pushed through the fabric on the pants inside. I am not really that concerned about the cellphone breaking. What I am concerned about is that if it was in my jacket and had done the same thing, i could have punctured a lung or something. I keep it in my outside pocket now, if it breaks.. it breaks. I would try and find a jacket with pockets that are far away from your hip bone too... just my two cents. That stupid gash in my leg hurt like a Buddha Loves You.

[NiceGuysFinishLast]

Being properly clothed can be tough for the vertically gifted.

ain't much easier for those of us in the other end of the spectrum either..

[Badger]

Being properly clothed can be tough for the vertically gifted.

ain't much easier for those of us in the other end of the spectrum either..

It seems that at this time of year, those of us in the middle aren't faring much better.  I guess the local higher-end gear shop must be waiting for next years restock, becuase the selection of boots & pants was pretty limited in my size, and I'm almost entirely average sized.  They had much more in one size up/one size down.  Thankfully, I was able to pick up what I was looking for, just didn't have much selection.

[Roadstergal]

Being properly clothed can be tough for the vertically gifted.

ain't much easier for those of us in the other end of the spectrum either..

Ja, they had nothing that fit me at I-90.  Everything was too big.

Good point about sharp/breakable stuff in pockets!

[Roadstergal]

Well, they're waterproof.  Although it wasn't torrential rain, I rode for a couple of hours total in the rain, and rode through some decently deep standing water.  Warm and dry.

[syphon]

I'm starting to look at some pants and cant decide what to get. They're the only piece of gear I haven't gotten yet.

[RVertigo]

Hey RG...  You wanna buy me some in a 33?

Thanks.

[Alphamazing]

What's the matter, RVertigo? Too drunk to get them on your own? :lol:

[Roadstergal]

Hey, you never chipped in for the Yoyo!  

I finally got the jacket, so here's the combo.  I took the pic with the pants out, even though I feel better about them tucked.  The reflective stuff is nicely done; the pants appear full black without a flash or headlight on them.  The S in the jacket turned out to be a nice fit.  I would have liked cuff cinches, but for the price, I'm not complaining.  The liner is very warm without being bulky, like the liner for the pants.  It has a neck cinch that keeps the wind off of my neck and keeps it from blowing down my back.
There is no connection zipper to the pants, which is a minus.  That thing poking out of the back is the back protector; I found it most comfy outside of the pants, or the pants try to buckle and fold when I stand.

[syphon]

pics

I like it. Looks very tasteful (the black with the integration of the stripe).

Whats up with the weird photoshopped picture?

[Roadstergal]

I don't want people commenting on my furniature choice and book collection.   :lol:

I do think colorful gear is better for visibility than black, but the reflectivity is good, and I wear bright helmets.

[GeeP]

Ugh!  That rug has GOT to go!    :mrgreen:

[JetSwing]

I don't want people commenting on my furniature choice and book collection.   :lol:

your furnitures and book collection are so blurry  :mrgreen:

[ajgs500]

We wont think less of you if we see your porn collection!!! :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

[Roadstergal]

No, the porn collection is to the right... that's the sci-fi and english lit side.

Ja, I'm a nerd!