Average Customer Rating:4.5 out of 5 (based on 4 ratings)
Cut to suit the female form with the highest quality materials and construction at a price that represents great value for money, Alpinestars’ Octane is designed to offer optimum protection and comfort to meet the demanding conditions of track and performance riding.
Features
1.2-1.4mm full-grain leather construction.
GP protectors.
Sport knee sliders.
Perforated front panels for increased ventilation.
Ergonomically placed accordion stretch panels and stretch panel insert for optimal fit.
Stitched die-cut leather logos.
Soft collar with padded mesh insert.
Multiple stitched main seam construction for maximum tear resistance.
Pros: Nice suit for a good price. The suit is pretty comfortable right away without too much break in.
Cons: I wish the suit had more vents for air. There isn't a vent to be found. The hip armour also fits a little strangely and bunchs up the leather around the thighs a bit. This may get better as it breaks in. Also, the back protector that comes in the jacket is just a thin foam piece that I plan to replace.
Sizing Info: Fits 1 size smaller
Additional Sizing Notes: I wasn't completely happy with the sizing. I followed the advice of other reviewers and ordered a size bigger than normal. I am 5'4 and about 120 lbs and I got a 42. This was good because the jacket and hips are snug. However, I found that the inseam was a bit too long for me then and I ended up with too much material in the legs. This gets better when I sit on the bike and the material in the thighs straightens out, but I still have too much extra fabric behind my knee. If you have a short inseam beware of ordering too much bigger than the sizing chart.
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Average Customer Rating:4.5 out of 5 (based on 4 ratings)
Pros: Nice suit for a good price. The suit is pretty comfortable right away without too much break in.
Cons: I wish the suit had more vents for air. There isn't a vent to be found. The hip armour also fits a little strangely and bunchs up the leather around the thighs a bit. This may get better as it breaks in. Also, the back protector that comes in the jacket is just a thin foam piece that I plan to replace.
Sizing Info: Fits 1 size smaller
Additional Sizing Notes: I wasn't completely happy with the sizing. I followed the advice of other reviewers and ordered a size bigger than normal. I am 5'4 and about 120 lbs and I got a 42. This was good because the jacket and hips are snug. However, I found that the inseam was a bit too long for me then and I ended up with too much material in the legs. This gets better when I sit on the bike and the material in the thighs straightens out, but I still have too much extra fabric behind my knee. If you have a short inseam beware of ordering too much bigger than the sizing chart.
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By Taryn from Regina, CAN-SK
Pros: I am really pleased with this suit. It's very comfortable and feels great, all the armor is in exactly the right place and all the bends are just right. It looks really good without being too Power Ranger-ish and the jacket looks just as good worn on it's own. I have this suit in black and I find that even on the really hot days it stays cool. The perforated leather lets a lot of air through.
Cons: I love this suit and I think it's a great suit for it's price, but in order to write an honest review I will be picky about a few things, these are why I'm giving it a 4.5 instead of a 5 out of 5. It would be really nice to have some exterior pockets or at least interior pockets that zip up. There are a few inside pockets but they close with Velcro. I am also a little disappointed that it doesn't have pockets for chest armor. If this suit had some sort of zip-in liner for the jacket it would be pretty close to perfect.
Sizing Info: Fits 2 sizes smaller
Additional Sizing Notes: I originally ordered what my "normal" size would be and had to send it back for 2 sizes bigger. I am 5'8" and 130 lbs. and the 46 fits like a glove aside from being a little long in the legs and a teeny bit short in the arms. I don't mind though because once your boots are on over the legs it holds the knee armor in the right place and long gloves go up over the sleeves.
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well made suit, just order a slightly bigger size
By Jaime from NY
Pros: Well made, looks good. Seems to be more padding/armor than my previous A-Stars suit.
Cons: The sizing is a little funny. I took other people's advice and ordered a 44 even though I sized up as a borderline 40/42. The 44 fits me very well except being a little long between the hip and knee. I'm 5'2" and 125 lbs. Only other con may be that it will probably be a little tougher to keep clean, but I have no regrets on getting the white versus the black.
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By M.Mink from Centreville, VA
Pros: This is the first leather suit that I've owned and it is very comfortable. The white is nice because it doesn't bake in the sun. The ventilation in the leather really helps.
Cons: There are no zipper pockets, only three inside jacket pockets with small velcro patches to secure your license etc.
Sizing Info: Fits 2 sizes smaller
Additional Sizing Notes: I had to send my first suit back because I ordered two sizes smaller than I should have. I am 5' 4", 115 lbs., and usually wear a size 2 pants. The 38 was short in the arms and I couldn't get the pants over my hips. The 42 suit fits perfectly.
Comments: KneeDraggers was great throughout the exchange process. I called and got advice about sizing and they shipped my new suit out the day after they received my return.
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