Kangaroo?

Beerbohm · 06-05-2006, 01:01 AM

Any one know about or have kangaroo leathers? Or were would be a good place to do some research?

freezincold · 06-05-2006, 03:40 AM

Kangaroo's don't need leathers. field research...go to Austrailia.

All I know is whay people say

Perferd · 06-05-2006, 07:56 AM

I read a lot about them, very light, very comfortable, same abrasion resistance, no break in period, breath well...If I were to get one it would be the MotoGP suit or the Teknic Speedstar suit...

Tryggr · 06-05-2006, 08:03 AM

I have the MotoGP and it is nice. I also have the Astar gloves in Kangaroo. The majority of my experience though comes from playing soccer my whole life. Kangaroo is 10 steps above cow. It's thinner without losing any structural integrity, it does breathe better like Perferd says, you lose less touch sensation (key for gloves imho), and everyone says it has the same abrasion rating. Thank God I have never had to actually test that out. Overall it's just more comfortable. It also tends to be more expensive though so watch out. I give kangaroo 2 thumbs way, way up.

Beerbohm · 06-05-2006, 03:08 PM

So were is the best place to purchase and how is the best way to figure size if purchasing online?

Perferd · 06-05-2006, 03:17 PM

You are about my size last time I rode with you are I wore a 52 suit that was crazy tight so for you I would go 54. As for where to buy go with HardRock motorsports, I got my A* replica for a price I cant even talk about so cheap...Ask him for the MotoGP kangaroo suit...

Beerbohm · 06-05-2006, 03:35 PM

I love you Perferd

thomb · 06-05-2006, 03:39 PM

Originally Posted by Beerbohm

I love you Perferd

Ah jeeze, Brokeback PNW.

Perferd · 06-05-2006, 03:50 PM

I love you too beer...

Max_&_Blondie · 06-05-2006, 04:46 PM

I saw this thread earlier and did not respond because it was beerbohm posting (just kidding ya, bud) but really I thought maybe he was referring to a brand name Kangaroo and not the leathers, so I said nuttin'

Kangaroo is one of the toughest soft leathers. If you want to wear rhino hide I'm sure that's tougher (

) but kangaroo is the real stuff... and they are rapid breeders down under and a real nuisance at times and large numbers are culled in the wild to keep the habitat balanced.. I really want a kangaroo Indy jacket from these guys http://www.uswings.com/aviatn.asp

I have the cowhide Indy version and now that I have Draggin Jeans I'm going to wear it around town on the bike in warmer weather. I also have their lambskin distressed/aged look avaitor's jacket. You'll need to sew in snaps for the collar tabs or they'll beat you to death

I lust after their B3 bomber jacket too, for cold weather driving in my cobra. It's sheepskin lined. I have the barnstormer leather cap ready to go

:

http://www.uswings.com/b-3.asp

Max_&_Blondie · 06-05-2006, 05:00 PM

Here's a good link on that site explaining kangaroo leathers :

http://www.uswings.com/kangaroo.asp

thomb · 06-05-2006, 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by Perferd

I love you too beer...

Man, why don't you two get a room!

freezincold · 06-05-2006, 05:35 PM

Originally Posted by Max_&_Blondie

I saw this thread earlier and did not respond because it was beerbohm posting (just kidding ya, bud)

Exactly the only reason I was being stoopid..in jest.

Beerbohm · 06-05-2006, 09:15 PM

Originally Posted by Max_&_Blondie

I saw this thread earlier and did not respond because it was beerbohm posting (just kidding ya, bud) but really I thought maybe he was referring to a brand name Kangaroo and not the leathers, so I said nuttin'

You mean to tell me some people dont take me serious? How dare they

so so hurt

Shwaa · 06-05-2006, 10:19 PM

I have HELD gloves made of baby Roos and I love em..

WVFR · 06-07-2006, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by Shwaa

I have HELD gloves made of baby Roos and I love em..

Do you just stick your hand up their ass?

(Sorry, couldn't resist.)

Turtle · 06-20-2006, 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by Shwaa

I have HELD gloves made of baby Roos and I love em..

Moto · 06-20-2006, 12:49 PM

Dingo suites are above the rest.
lighter, stronger...since they are Dingo suites you even bounce better when you fall - don't ask how i know. ok ok, you can ask


06-05-2006, 01:01 AM	#1
Beerbohm Streetfighter Joined: Apr 2005 From: Spokane I Ride: Husky tc 510	Kangaroo? Any one know about or have kangaroo leathers? Or were would be a good place to do some research? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-05-2006, 03:40 AM	#2
freezincold Peg Dragger Joined: May 2005 From: Near U I Ride: Motorcyles	Kangaroo's don't need leathers. field research...go to Austrailia. All I know is whay people say __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-05-2006, 07:56 AM	#3
Perferd Grade A Champion Joined: Apr 2005 From: Detroit I Ride: The Sexy woman as my avatar...	I read a lot about them, very light, very comfortable, same abrasion resistance, no break in period, breath well...If I were to get one it would be the MotoGP suit or the Teknic Speedstar suit... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-05-2006, 08:03 AM	#4
Tryggr Endorsed Joined: Apr 2006 From: Bellevue, WA I Ride: Ride, present tense, '03 R1 SE!	I have the MotoGP and it is nice. I also have the Astar gloves in Kangaroo. The majority of my experience though comes from playing soccer my whole life. Kangaroo is 10 steps above cow. It's thinner without losing any structural integrity, it does breathe better like Perferd says, you lose less touch sensation (key for gloves imho), and everyone says it has the same abrasion rating. Thank God I have never had to actually test that out. Overall it's just more comfortable. It also tends to be more expensive though so watch out. I give kangaroo 2 thumbs way, way up. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-05-2006, 03:08 PM	#5
Beerbohm Streetfighter Joined: Apr 2005 From: Spokane I Ride: Husky tc 510	So were is the best place to purchase and how is the best way to figure size if purchasing online? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-05-2006, 03:17 PM	#6
Perferd Grade A Champion Joined: Apr 2005 From: Detroit I Ride: The Sexy woman as my avatar...	You are about my size last time I rode with you are I wore a 52 suit that was crazy tight so for you I would go 54. As for where to buy go with HardRock motorsports, I got my A* replica for a price I cant even talk about so cheap...Ask him for the MotoGP kangaroo suit... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-05-2006, 03:35 PM	#7
Beerbohm Streetfighter Joined: Apr 2005 From: Spokane I Ride: Husky tc 510	I love you Perferd __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-05-2006, 03:50 PM	#9
Perferd Grade A Champion Joined: Apr 2005 From: Detroit I Ride: The Sexy woman as my avatar...	I love you too beer... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-05-2006, 04:46 PM	#10
Max_&_Blondie Knee Dragger Joined: Apr 2005 From: Lacey I Ride: Yamaha V-Max, & Blondie	I saw this thread earlier and did not respond because it was beerbohm posting (just kidding ya, bud) but really I thought maybe he was referring to a brand name Kangaroo and not the leathers, so I said nuttin' Kangaroo is one of the toughest soft leathers. If you want to wear rhino hide I'm sure that's tougher ( ) but kangaroo is the real stuff... and they are rapid breeders down under and a real nuisance at times and large numbers are culled in the wild to keep the habitat balanced.. I really want a kangaroo Indy jacket from these guys http://www.uswings.com/aviatn.asp I have the cowhide Indy version and now that I have Draggin Jeans I'm going to wear it around town on the bike in warmer weather. I also have their lambskin distressed/aged look avaitor's jacket. You'll need to sew in snaps for the collar tabs or they'll beat you to death I lust after their B3 bomber jacket too, for cold weather driving in my cobra. It's sheepskin lined. I have the barnstormer leather cap ready to go : http://www.uswings.com/b-3.asp __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-05-2006, 05:00 PM	#11
Max_&_Blondie Knee Dragger Joined: Apr 2005 From: Lacey I Ride: Yamaha V-Max, & Blondie	Here's a good link on that site explaining kangaroo leathers : http://www.uswings.com/kangaroo.asp __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-05-2006, 10:19 PM	#15
Shwaa Retired Joined: May 2005 From: SoCal I Ride: a broken spine	I have HELD gloves made of baby Roos and I love em.. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-20-2006, 12:49 PM	#18
Moto Safety Wire King Joined: Dec 2005 From: Woodinville, WA	Dingo suites are above the rest. lighter, stronger...since they are Dingo suites you even bounce better when you fall - don't ask how i know. ok ok, you can ask __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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