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[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1jMks_XZhc Getting out of leathers] These guys would have an easier time of it if they had an undersuit on.

====Custom leathers for less====

There is a new 'company' on the leathers scene that has aroused interest in the club. Actually, it's one motorcycle enthusiast who designs and sells suits in addition to his full-time job. [http://www.spartanleathers.com/ Spartan Leathers] are low-priced due to the lack of overhead, marketing costs, and stuff like that. The quality is very good, but don't just take our word for it. Google for reviews of this company; it's hard to find a bad word.

Custom suits are of the most interest to people who are a little differently-sized from the norm, such as our model here. However, most riders could benefit from a suit that's made for them. Spartan helps you do the measuring to ensure a good fit, then they contract out the work to a factory in Pakistan (and if you think there's something wrong with that, take a look at the label in your current gear).

According to our man, the suit lives up to its reviews; the leather is good quality, the stitching is very well done, sand it has good venting. There is CE armor in the knees/shins, elbows/forearms and shoulders, with a fairly standard pad on the back, which you'll most likely want to replace with a [[Back protector|back protector]].

One thing to be wary of is that some people have reported an issue with the knee/shin armor being too long, making it painful when wearing boots.

The suits come with a zip-out/removable mesh liner that's designed to protect the leather a little from your sweat and provide ease in doing repairs/alterations:

The double-zips up front are for ease in getting it on/off. This is an option.

The main seam is triple stitched. You only see 2 exposed because the 3rd is hidden, and glued for strength.

The leather is supple right out of the box and are very comfortable to wear (unlike many off-the-rack suits). Easy to move in, yet they will clearly provide very good protection. Nothing better than getting high quality work/materials/item for damn near what it costs for materials.

He's a motorcycle enthusiast who's trying to grow a new business, not some faceless company. Communication is Top Notch, fast and detailed.

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 [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1jMks_XZhc Getting out of leathers] These guys would have an easier time of it if they had an undersuit on.
+====Custom leathers for less====
+There is a new 'company' on the leathers scene that has aroused interest in the club. Actually, it's one motorcycle enthusiast who designs and sells suits in addition to his full-time job. [http://www.spartanleathers.com/ Spartan Leathers] are low-priced due to the lack of overhead, marketing costs, and stuff like that. The quality is very good, but don't just take our word for it. Google for reviews of this company; it's hard to find a bad word.
+Custom suits are of the most interest to people who are a little differently-sized from the norm, such as our model here. However, most riders could benefit from a suit that's made for them. Spartan helps you do the measuring to ensure a good fit, then they contract out the work to a factory in Pakistan (and if you think there's something wrong with that, take a look at the label in your current gear).
+According to our man, the suit lives up to its reviews; the leather is good quality, the stitching is very well done, sand it has good venting. There is CE armor in the knees/shins, elbows/forearms and shoulders, with a fairly standard pad on the back, which you'll most likely want to replace with a [[Back protector|back protector]].
+One thing to be wary of is that some people have reported an issue with the knee/shin armor being too long, making it painful when wearing boots.
+The suits come with a zip-out/removable mesh liner that's designed to protect the leather a little from your sweat and provide ease in doing repairs/alterations:
+The double-zips up front are for ease in getting it on/off. This is an option.
+The main seam is triple stitched. You only see 2 exposed because the 3rd is hidden, and glued for strength.
+The leather is supple right out of the box and are very comfortable to wear (unlike many off-the-rack suits). Easy to move in, yet they will clearly provide very good protection. Nothing better than getting high quality work/materials/item for damn near what it costs for materials.
+He's a motorcycle enthusiast who's trying to grow a new business, not some faceless company. Communication is Top Notch, fast and detailed.