*REVIEW ADDED* WHY is it so hard for a girl to get real gear ????

[larakat]

<rant>

So I find Scorpion EXO gear for girls,  momma like.  Momma goes to local dealer and orders pants.  Momma waits.
Then she calls and finds out they are backordered...then she emails ScorpionEXO and they say things will be shipping again May 30...or NOT.
June 6 I call dealer, dealer says, um..still backordered let me call you back.

He doesn't.
Scorpion has no answers.

tic tock tic tock...30 days waiting for pants is stupid.  WTF.  Mladin doesn't wait I bet ya! 
I really want those pants. 
I'm tryin to be patient. 

I can't order the stuff with flowers and heels and useless buckles that turn me into eyecandy and roadkill...know what I mean? 
Cause I ride a bit hard.  Know what I mean?   
But I don't wanna completely look like a guy, or that kid from "The Christmas Story" that can't put his arms down. Know what I mean? 
And it's HOT here.  It's June and humid and pre-Hurricane muggy hot as hell, so I can't wear riding leathers (and not fall unconsious). Know what I mean?
And I really wanted THOSE pants.  (where the hell is the stomping pouting emoticon!?!?!)


</rant>

Well I feel much better.   
Damn I'm really glad the DMF exists. 

[DoubleEagle]

Don't you like any of the Dainese stuff or the Ducati gear ?

[somegirl]

I feel your pain...I had to wait over two months just to get a Shoei RF-1000 in XS.

[ToyDragon]

I had the same problem finding pants that 1) fit and 2) appealed to my sense of style

I ended up with Rev-it Marryl leather pants, they also make a GP pant that was pretty appealing.  And get this, CE armor!  How awesome is that?!  I found women's motorcycle gear that isn't tassles and pink leather and has REAL armor not just foam padding!  The rest of the day I waited for the sky to start falling.

Great pair of pants though, I almost ordered the longs but turns out they probably would have been to long, the regulars fit me pretty good and I'm 5'6" with a 30" inseam, just waiting for them to "wear in".

FYI, if you buy from a Euro company and are ordering from a store, make sure you order several different sizes to try on, converting their sizes to U.S. sizes isn't always accurate.

[FLSTFI_E46]

Don't you like any of the Dainese stuff or the Ducati gear ?

+1 Dainese makes plenty of functional and quality gear for both men and woman.   In my area, local Duc dealers have selections to try on of fitness.

[larakat]

Don't you like any of the Dainese stuff or the Ducati gear ?

Yes I do.  I love almost everything.
My wallet doesn't though.   

[larakat]

I feel your pain...I had to wait over two months just to get a Shoei RF-1000 in XS.

That's just ri-dick-a-lous.
But I hear ya.  I go shopping at CycleGear or Barney's and it's rolling dice for that XS in a helmet.

[larakat]

I had the same problem finding pants that 1) fit and 2) appealed to my sense of style

I ended up with Rev-it Marryl leather pants, they also make a GP pant that was pretty appealing.  And get this, CE armor!  How awesome is that?!  I found women's motorcycle gear that isn't tassles and pink leather and has REAL armor not just foam padding!  The rest of the day I waited for the sky to start falling.

Great pair of pants though, I almost ordered the longs but turns out they probably would have been to long, the regulars fit me pretty good and I'm 5'6" with a 30" inseam, just waiting for them to "wear in".

FYI, if you buy from a Euro company and are ordering from a store, make sure you order several different sizes to try on, converting their sizes to U.S. sizes isn't always accurate.

Thanks for that ToyDragon.  I'll check out Rev-it brand.  Good pointers to sizing as well.

[mcgalinmd]

I've told my friends if I wear any motorcycle gear that has pink on it that they are allowed to shoot me on the spot! 

I often ride by myself in somewhat remote locations.  Even though i've got the power to get away, I don't want anything identifying me as a woman (minus my breasts, which are sort of "hidden" by my tank bag) - so people don't run me off the road and rob me, etc.  I think I fear that more than wrecking.

Anwyay, for gear I find that Fieldsheer women's sizing is spot on and fits at your hips, not the waist.

The mens gear is often too skinny in the arms, not enough fabric in the waist, and yep, no armor. 

If I tried to get in Dainese gear, you'd have to remove 1/2 of me.  It just does not fit.   Blame 13 years of swimming and other sports for my "sturdy" frame.

[tbird245]

You think that's bad? I had to wait 53 seconds for my triple espresso at Starbucks this morning! 53!!!

[larakat]

I've told my friends if I wear any motorcycle gear that has pink on it that they are allowed to shoot me on the spot!      ROTFL   

I often ride by myself in somewhat remote locations.  Even though i've got the power to get away, I don't want anything identifying me as a woman (minus my breasts, which are sort of "hidden" by my tank bag) - so people don't run me off the road and rob me, etc.  I think I fear that more than wrecking.

Anwyay, for gear I find that Fieldsheer women's sizing is spot on and fits at your hips, not the waist.

The mens gear is often too skinny in the arms, not enough fabric in the waist, and yep, no armor. 

If I tried to get in Dainese gear, you'd have to remove 1/2 of me.  It just does not fit.   Blame 13 years of swimming and other sports for my "sturdy" frame.

OMG, I don't know what's better your humorous writing or you tips.  Thanks! 

[larakat]

You think that's bad? I had to wait 53 seconds for my triple espresso at Starbucks this morning! 53!!!

OMG!!!!  What is WRONG with this COUNTRY!!!!!?

[aprilmaybe]

The Scorpion women's gear is brand new to market which is part of the holdup. I was at a dealer in Redondo Beach, CA last weekend and they had some of it in house. They may be willing to do mail order with you.

http://www.delamo-motorsports.com/
866-460-5261

I really like some of their styling.

[corey]

my lady has the same problems. we are thinking about saving our pennies for a few years and opening up a ladies specific shop here in pittsburgh. she would be doing it for the "cause." I would be there for the sightseeing i guess

[DoubleEagle]

If you have a more athletic like build maybe ( and don't take this the wrong way ) you should think about men's leather.