The A*'s stuff is good. My g/f wears 'em. The Vanson's are a little pricey for me. I run Kobe's from 1888fastlap.com. They have thicker leather than the Vanson's, and hard armor (I don't leave home without it) but they don't look quite as nice. I run a 2-piece on the street, and a 1-piece on the track. I lowsided in T2 at Jennings GP (100+ mph?) had to sew up a few holes, but I'm still wearing 'em. Good stuff. Oh, wear a back protector.
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