Hi im getting a new trials jacket and i was wondering if alpinstart water proof jackets were any good for trials, my friend recomended hebo but it's

I got one of the jitsie ones which are a good job, dont ask my thoughts on the gloves though

If were you i would buy a mountain bke one they are

designed with the same basic principals in mind,you

havw a far greater choice,and there not a rip

off like the trials gear

I got one of the jitsie ones which are a good job, dont ask my thoughts on the gloves though

Wow! That was almost a 'positive' reply

Edited March 16, 200818 yr by Kinell

I just use a cheap football type one from a sports shop, they only cost about

Well save that Fart.

Let's think about this,after years of use you fancy changing it or you simply grow out of it and it's not to tatty you could allways sell it on second hand for say

I can't stress this enough, forget the trials jackets, buy a MTB jacket! They are waterproof, breathable, cheaper, more features (arm vents/removable arms/better pockets etc), better protection around the bum.... The list goes on! Try Wiggle or Chain Reaction, both offer free delivery. Whilst there, buy MTB gloves too, they last much longer than trials gloves, they're warmer and cheaper!

I just use a cheap football type one from a sports shop, they only cost about

As boofont said the last two jackets i have bought have

been ALTURA mountain bike one's one 50 one 85 reduced to

35 full vent system all zips have waterproof seals,sholders

elbows etc toughened pannels and stayed 100% waterproof

for the entire time what else can you ask for!Mail order FREE delivery.

Just to say, i know ther that wee bit more expensive but the Hebo Tech 06 jacket is great, waterproof, zip of sleeves, plent pockets, will last you long time, and still look good.

I wear an over-the-head Alpinestars one -

While you're all on the clothing subject, what about "trousers"?

I just wouldn't look good in Lycra and can't find any that are plain red fabric without any advertising or flashy stripes and logo's. Is there such a thing?

Came across some JT-X ones on eBay at the mo but at just 28" waist they ain't going to fit! Have done a google of JT-X but no result.

Anyone any ideas?

the Hebo soft shell is meant to be good.

that not pretty much the same as THIS ONE only double the price????