Greener21 Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 I hope all teams return to matching race suits next year,the teams that wore them last year looked far more professional,Kline was the only rider who looked a true pirate .thoughts 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestGorton1884 Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 There was a time when nobody wore team suits, you identified the riders by their individual leathers / Kevlars I actually thought the Pirates looked good with the 'old fashioned' race jackets on . Just my opinion 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 On 10/22/2018 at 6:35 PM, WestGorton1884 said: There was a time when nobody wore team suits, you identified the riders by their individual leathers / Kevlars I actually thought the Pirates looked good with the 'old fashioned' race jackets on . Just my opinion Expand It was easier to pick out individual away riders when they had their own leathers. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestGorton1884 Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 I remember the days at Hyde road , Booey in his blue leathers , Ole in black , Tiger Louis etc etc Great days , and all looked ultra professional 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmauger Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 If not team kevlars then at least 'wear what you like but in team colours'. e.g. blue / white for Poole, gold / black for Wolves, etc.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endeavour Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Like the team Kevlars. But ...... expensive business way teams hire and fire mid season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FigRoll Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 On 10/22/2018 at 6:44 PM, WestGorton1884 said: I remember the days at Hyde road , Booey in his blue leathers , Ole in black , Tiger Louis etc etc Great days , and all looked ultra professional Expand Can you remember the stage some riders went through where they had tazzles on the arms 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 On 10/23/2018 at 8:40 AM, FigRoll said: Can you remember the stage some riders went through where they had tazzles on the arms Expand Steve Gresham at Swindon had those all down his arms. The last time he visited Swindon for a testimonial he even had rabbit ears stuck on his helmet, that was funny. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FigRoll Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 Then you had riders like Wiggy easily identified by the green and white machine and matching leathers 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 On 10/23/2018 at 8:49 AM, FigRoll said: Then you had riders like Wiggy easily identified by the green and white machine and matching leathers Expand I even think his bike trailer was green and white as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 (edited) Team race suits make for winning teams..............not!! Poole and Somerset. Edited October 23, 2018 by Skidder1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 On 10/23/2018 at 8:40 AM, FigRoll said: Can you remember the stage some riders went through where they had tazzles on the arms Expand I remember Mel Taylor had tassels. John Davis was another colourful chap in his pink and white kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 On 10/23/2018 at 9:29 AM, Skidder1 said: Team race suits make for winning teams..............not!! Poole and Somerset. Expand Didnt Klindt and Harris both have suits made? Isnt it the introduction of those 2 (and their suits ) that most are saying made the difference.......? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.N.T. Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 Usually like team suits and agree it's a uniform that should be worn but it does take you back when they all look different but have a traditional race jacket on. Maurer in his green check, With in green, PC in his flames etc I'm now 50/50 on it. I will add though that we need to be helping the British Kevlar makers out. In Poland riders can only wear Kevlar made by a Polish company and most suits here are made by Polish company by riders arranging them to be made by design from the team. Why can't Britain help the ravesuit makers here like GTS Colin White DSTAR etc and suits worn here have to be British made 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 On 10/23/2018 at 2:41 PM, T.N.T. said: Why can't Britain help the ravesuit makers here like GTS Colin White DSTAR etc and suits worn here have to be British made Expand Just wait until after Brexit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Connor Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 I like the individuality. Bibs is enough in my oppinion. Love Erik Riss with his white ones. So easily recognisable. There are FORS and against. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4thbender Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 On 10/23/2018 at 8:40 AM, FigRoll said: Can you remember the stage some riders went through where they had tazzles on the arms Expand I believe Doug Wyer of Sheffield was the first rider to wear tassels when someone bought him a set of tasseled leathers to wear at the 1976 World Final at Silesian Stadium in Poland. I seem to recall reading somewhere that he was always embarrassed by the fancy tassels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4thbender Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 On 10/23/2018 at 4:41 PM, 4thbender said: I believe Doug Wyer of Sheffield was the first rider to wear tassels when someone bought him a set of tasseled leathers to wear at the 1976 World Final at Silesian Stadium in Poland. I seem to recall reading somewhere that he was always embarrassed by the fancy tassels. Expand …. And HERE he is wearing 'em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgy Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 On 10/23/2018 at 10:48 AM, Bald Bloke said: I remember Mel Taylor had tassels. Expand As did all his Mildenhall team mates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trotter65 Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 I'm a fan of individual leathers..as a kid that was a highlight for me , picking out and knowing riders by their own leathers and colours....team Kevlars kook smart for sure but it all looks a bit bland with all the riders looking the same... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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