Are Hein Gericke Leathers Any Good?

[Nat]

I think my trusty Arlen Ness leathers are about 10 years old now, and I've had to cut the lining out because I couldn't get the bloody things on inside of an hour!

As a bloody poor person, I can't afford to buy new, and I can't see me getting to a bike show in the near future, so just wondered if anyone  has/has used/has crashed in Hein Gericke leathers (particularly the ladies), and how they do?  Large/small for the size?

Any help appreciated!

[Lord Danoir the first]

Nat in leather:

[Nat]

Awwww Dan, you sweetie!

[captain sensible]

I've owned and crashed two sets of them and walked away from both accidents unhurt.

[MOzZereLLa]

Their textiles are excellent. I'd like to think the quality is shared across the range.

[Brian]

No problem comfort wise, but I neglected to crash in them. Sorry.

[Green_Ninja]

they are good leathers and good value for money in my experience

[Jarse]

I've had a set for over 15 years and while dated, which I like, they have stood up very well. Wish HG were still about. Their textiles are also, as said, very good.

[LewisBeGoog]

As someone who used to run a Hein Gericke shop I know the kit better than most. Quality across HG stuff is at the very good level. I would actually rate it slightly better than Arlen Ness. Only because we had a few Arlen ness race suits give at the stitching when I was running the shop. Leather is probably a little harder with the HG stuff than some of the other brands and maybe feels less supple but from a safety viewpoint very good. My HG stuff is all still going and I left HG in Portsmouth in 2007.

The textiles are a step up again, pretty much as good as anything out there.

[Nat]

Thanks for the info guys, much appreciated.  I don't go fast enough for it to be an issue but I wouldn't want to shell out even 10p for something which is going to be no better than tracing paper!

[Carbon_ZX6R]

If I'm honest I always thought they wore crap then I had a 160mph spill in a set and walked away with only scuff and bruses to me that is leathers wore totaled but they did there job and protected me

[Nat]

My leathers will never need to stand up to a 160mph accident...or even 60mph most of the time!

[captain sensible]

I've had my set for 5 years now and only problem I have is that a zip had broken

[Carbon_ZX6R]

My leathers will never need to stand up to a 160mph accident...or even 60mph most of the time!

Get buying then! Some bargins to be had if you look hard enough

[Carbon_ZX6R]

I've had my set for 5 years now and only problem I have is that a zip had broken

That's only happend to me with my old dainese when I refused to admit ive gained weight...