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The suit lives up to its reviews; the leather is good quality, the stitching is very well done, and 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]]. | The suit lives up to its reviews; the leather is good quality, the stitching is very well done, and 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]]. | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
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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 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: | ||
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The double zips up front are for ease in getting the suit on/off. This is a recommended option. | The double zips up front are for ease in getting the suit on/off. This is a recommended option. | ||
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The main seam is triple stitched. You only see two exposed because the third is hidden, and glued for strength. | The main seam is triple stitched. You only see two exposed because the third is hidden, and glued for strength. | ||
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The leather is supple right out of the box and is very comfortable to wear (unlike many off-the-rack suits) and will clearly provide very good protection. Note the perforations. You can specify as much perforated leather as you want. | The leather is supple right out of the box and is very comfortable to wear (unlike many off-the-rack suits) and will clearly provide very good protection. Note the perforations. You can specify as much perforated leather as you want. | ||
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Custom does mean patience. Lead time will vary depending on season and business levels. These took a little over three months from ordering to arrival. If you want to deal with a motorcycle enthusiast who's trying to grow a new business, and not some faceless company, you should consider Spartan Leathers. | Custom does mean patience. Lead time will vary depending on season and business levels. These took a little over three months from ordering to arrival. If you want to deal with a motorcycle enthusiast who's trying to grow a new business, and not some faceless company, you should consider Spartan Leathers. | ||