I hear Teiz MS is making a women's suit!

[stefrrr]

I hear Teiz Motorsports is going to be offering a women's suit soon.

I wonder what the colors will be, how to order, what sort of vents it might have.

Pictures would be awesome.

I wonder if the price will be as reasonable as the men's versions.

[JReazor]

Revolution – $899
 
The first & only riding suit for women. Top notch materials come together with custom sizing to create a one of a kind suit made just for you!

[motormike]

Stay tuned.

There will be many, many posts informing you of what is available.

[Mrs. DantesDame]

 

[Cablebandit]

There's a thread over on ADV about this new suit.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=675279&highlight=teiz+women

[bomber]

Perhaps the manufacturer will post some details here about it.

;-}

[motormike]

SOME details?

Open the floodgates.

Now, what about those "dangly crotches"?

http://www.teizms.com/revolution-womens-riding-suit-p-63.html?osCsid=qe3m3nbh9hual6c90a3hn5um94

[MK96xj]

Bluepoof's blog entry is sweet

I will be keeping tab on this for the wife eventhough she said she want the leathers the girl is wearing in the Progressive motorcycle commercial

I think this is alittle more practical.

[bluepoof]

Bluepoof's blog entry is sweet

I'm totally psyched about this suit.  

[allwedrrider]

ok ok ok..
here you go...

Well as you now know, the main product page is here:
http://www.teizms.com/revolution

Product highlights include:

• Full custom sizing. Made to your measurements!
• Full array of Sas-Tec armor including knee, elbow, shoulder and back protectors.
• Outer shell is made from a combination of Super Fabric, Cordura & 600Denier T-TEX
• Removable Exkin thermal liner that is half the weight yet four times the warmth of Dupont Thermolite
• Removable Drench Quench waterproof liner that can be worn separately as a full rain suit.
• Vents on the arms, chest, underarms, knees and back
• Adjustable arms, waist and legs for a fine-tuned fit
• Plenty of stretch panels, pockets and reflective stripes

lets start with the colors.. you get 12 options:


it will be custom made to you measurements.. here is how to work on those:

detailed instructions are on the site


Here are the latest pics:

































Questions???? Ask away....

[stefrrr]

Uh, are you having a buy one, get two free deal? I know it's custom, but $899 for a suit?
I'd rather something just generally women-shaped but comparable in price to your men's suits.
Otherwise, nice colors and the suit looks great.

[birdrunner]

Uh, are you having a buy one, get two free deal? I know it's custom, but $899 for a suit?
I'd rather something just generally women-shaped but comparable in price to your men's suits.
Otherwise, nice colors and the suit looks great.

ditto,

I was hoping to put my wife in something around the price of your men's suits,  but this puts it out of budget.

[Joey Stalin]

i don't know why i'm even reading this thread, but i have to interject, why is it 2.5-3x as much as the man's suit? does it really take that long to recover the cost of development?

[Mrs. DantesDame]

 

[jadziadax8]

I'd love to get this.  I can't afford $900 for a suit.  

I am getting really f&*%ing pissed off that I can't find a single piece of women's gear that is a) normal looking and/or b) sized correctly (in plus sizes, preferably).  I was hoping that this would be the answer.  Apparently not.

Note: I fully understand that gear manufacturers are in a chicken/egg situation.  Women are still a small segment of the riding population, so making a lot of off-the-rack gear is a money losing proposition.  However, many women who would wear gear don't because they can't find a decent selection.  For instance, I'm STILL trying to find a replacement for the pants I shredded at the track last September.  

[bluepoof]

i don't know why i'm even reading this thread, but i have to interject, why is it 2.5-3x as much as the man's suit? does it really take that long to recover the cost of development?

Here's what they posted to the same question on ADV:

Well there is no comparison.. totally different product.Lets see

the materials and components are quite different-- including but not limited to Super Fabric ballistics, a new shell construction, Sas-Tec armor (including back protector for which everyone charges an extra $45 to $100), an amazing thermal liner, a full rain suit etc... Then you have the FULL custom sizing which obviously doubles our costs..... Now add the amazing warranty, service and support that you will get and multiply with the satisfaction of something that actually fits in a color of your choice. Not to mention that we all know the quantities for this suit will obviously be less than those of the mens suits.... i think you end up with an extremely fair price which I think is not even expensive ---

How much do does it cost to buy a high end pair of jackets and pants? What would you have to pay to them to get them custom made to your size. Why don't they even include a proper back protector at that price...

i guess you will start to see that its actually a very very good price for what we are offering.

Personally, I understand it.  Full custom with higher grade armor and a smaller demographic to sell to is going to mean it costs more.  

Of course I would love a women's suit for the price of their men's, but I'm realistic that I'm going to need full custom.  I paid $2000 for a full custom leather suit in 2002 when there were barely any women's jackets or pants on the market at all (and they were all just men's gear slightly smaller, so they didn't fit anyway).  I still have that suit today even though now there are more options for women's gear.

Speaking of women's gear, the pants and winter jacket I currently wear add up to about $500 before tax (Firstgear HT overpants at $200 and Firstgear Kilimanjaro jacket at $300).  

In summer, my gear is a combined $800 (same pants at $200 and a BMW Santiago jacket at $600) -- and the jacket didn't come with any waterproof or thermal layer.

This means that (not counting the aforementioned leather suit) I'm already wearing $1100 worth of non-custom gear that mostly-but-not-entirely fits: there's no good back protector and the armor on the Kilimanjaro in particular slides around because the jacket is too big.   Would I pay $899 for a suit that does custom fit and that I can wear year round?  For me, that's a no brainer.  

[birdrunner]

I understand the issue, but had just been hoping

[KLRchickie]

While everything Poof says is correct, I have to agree that the price point is rather high - especially for textiles.  I think I only paid $1100 or $1200 (CDN) for my leathers.  Admittedly, I then had to do alterations ( none of my motorcycle gear fits "off the rack"), and my next leathers will be custom (so more $$$, but still...), but when the price is getting "close", I'll choose the more expensive leather option.

[li]Full custom sizing. Made to your measurements![/li]

[li]Full array of Sas-Tec armor including knee, elbow, shoulder and back protectors. [/li]
it will be custom made to you measurements.. here is how to work on those:

detailed instructions are on the site

I also don't feel that this set of measurements equates to "full custom sizing".  You're missing some lengths....  Where are the knees located?  Where are the elbows located?  I realize my leg measurements are an extreme example, but my knees are located low in my leg (at 5'7"~8" I have a femur less than 2" shorter than a man of 6'2" ) and I feel that a "custom" suit should place the knee armour on my knees, rather than me having to alter the location after the fact.

I'm not trying to sound like a big downer, and I am thrilled that there ARE more manufacturers willing to admit that women ride and have different body shapes from men, but...

[allwedrrider]

 Where are the knees located?

yes we were already  planning to add that particular measurement to the size chart today (based on feedback from my pattern maker).  Additionally, if you feel like any of your  measurement needs special attention then please feel free to include it along with the required measurements

We will stand behind our product: If your suit does end up having any sizing issues and does not fit the way its supposed to, WE WILL TAKE CARE OF IT.. we are not kidding around here.. satisfaction is guaranteed! Let me repeat that... SATISFACTION IS GUARANTEED.. even if that means i have to make you another suit...

on advrider, bluepoof asked about heated gear cables...  there are access pockets on each side to reach into your inner pants.. they also work great to pass-through the heated gear cords...

[bluepoof]

on advrider, bluepoof asked about heated gear cables...  there are access pockets on each size to reach into your inner pants.. they also work great to pass-through the heated gear cords...

Woohoo! Thanks!  

[atadaskew]

Full custom woman's textile suit, fully featured, for $900.

How's that not a deal?
Who else offers that?

Who are we kidding here, if they made it as a regular production model the demand is so small (just the vocal few IMO of which some still wouldn't buy it) that Teiz would lose money on it.

Think about how many different jacket/pant combos are in your closets, none of which fit quite right.  Bet that stuff all adds up.

[allwedrrider]

Full custom woman's textile suit, fully featured, for $900.

How's that not a deal?
Who else offers that?

 

Ok folks, we are accepting orders now... Just us a call at 888-808-8349 if have any questions!

[stefrrr]

I was hoping for something similar in price to your men's suit. If I were in the market for a custom suit, I'd consider this - but like I said from the beginning, I'm not looking for a custom suit. I'd like a reasonably priced, waterproof one-piece suit (that's a good niche in the market - one your men's suits fit well).

Tourmaster makes women's pants for $137 that fit great. I already have those and a jacket. I'd like one piece, but it's not worthwhile to spend four times as much for a one-piece as my current two-piece waterproof cost.

You make a women's suit the same as mens. You get a general proportion that will approximately fit most women. You then extrapolate that proportion to extend to a range of women's sizes. That's what I'm looking for right now, not a custom suit for almost $1k.

[allwedrrider]

........ You make a women's suit the same as mens. You get a general proportion that will approximately fit most women. You then extrapolate that proportion to extend to a range of women's sizes. That's what I'm looking for right now, not a custom suit for almost $1k.

Sadly that idea wont work here. Even with 2 piece stuff that is a problem, forget about 1 piece suit.. there would too many variations. consider this:

For men, we already have 11 standard sizes. Almost every day we get an email asking us to introduce short sizes. Lets say, we add 4 short sizes, 4XL-Short, 3XL-Short, 2XL-Shortl, XL-Short. Thats 15 sizes.  

Imagine we (or even a dealer) has to stock 15 suits just for reference. Not even getting to color variations. What if still you would rather have sleeves another inch longer/shorter..  With women, the size variations would be greater.

There is a reason why companies much much much larger than us with exponentially more capital at hand would not delve in to such a venture. They barely are able to justify financials for 2 piece women garments.  As a result .. there is a lack of gear in shops.. and women complain...  We already know that the market for this stuff is limited.. yet we are offering this gear not so that it can be a cash cow  but just so that we can do something for the women in motorcycling... The effort should be supported to make a case for this sort of gear, so it can show up more and more in stores near you..... As the volumes go up, costs will come down....  

I know that to some the price may seem high... but... if you don't support the Revolution suit (or similar products from any brand), then how do you expect  change in the industry.. How will any company be convinced that women are serious about this stuff, we need to give them serious gear with some mature choices...

Undoubtedly, there are women riders out there who understand this and have expressed great support. For those who need/want something like this, Revolution is the only choice.  For the rest, there may be  black / pink choices that "will approximately fit ". A standard size women's  1 piece suit is something that I simply can not envision... unless a big (loaded) brand decides to "sink" a lot of cash into this.. and nobody likes to lose money right.....

So yes the price may be higher than what you expected... or initially wanted to spend.... but i urge you all to reconsider all aspects of the matter.. the color choice, the exact fit, the upgraded armor and materials... and most importantly: support this so more products like it are introduced...

Lastly, please stop comparing it to our mens suit. We are going to be introducing a mens suit with similar specs very soon. the price will be similar to the Revolution..

[stefrrr]

Sadly that idea wont work here. Even with 2 piece stuff that is a problem, forget about 1 piece suit.. there would too many variations. consider this:

For men, we already have 11 standard sizes. Almost every day we get an email asking us to introduce short sizes. Lets say, we add 4 short sizes, 4XL-Short, 3XL-Short, 2XL-Shortl, XL-Short. Thats 15 sizes.  

Imagine we (or even a dealer) has to stock 15 suits just for reference. Not even getting to color variations. What if still you would rather have sleeves another inch longer/shorter..  With women, the size variations would be greater.

There is a reason why companies much much much larger than us with exponentially more capital at hand would not delve in to such a venture. They barely are able to justify financials for 2 piece women garments.  As a result .. there is a lack of gear in shops.. and women complain...  We already know that the market for this stuff is limited.. yet we are offering this gear not so that it can be a cash cow  but just so that we can do something for the women in motorcycling... The effort should be supported to make a case for this sort of gear, so it can show up more and more in stores near you..... As the volumes go up, costs will come down....  

I know that to some the price may seem high... but... if you don't support the Revolution suit (or similar products from any brand), then how do you expect  change in the industry.. How will any company be convinced that women are serious about this stuff, we need to give them serious gear with some mature choices...

Undoubtedly, there are women riders out there who understand this and have expressed great support. For those who need/want something like this, Revolution is the only choice.  For the rest, there may be  black / pink choices that "will approximately fit ". A standard size women's  1 piece suit is something that I simply can not envision... unless a big (loaded) brand decides to "sink" a lot of cash into this.. and nobody likes to lose money right.....

So yes the price may be higher than what you expected... or initially wanted to spend.... but i urge you all to reconsider all aspects of the matter.. the color choice, the exact fit, the upgraded armor and materials... and most importantly: support this so more products like it are introduced...

Lastly, please stop comparing it to our mens suit. We are going to be introducing a mens suit with similar specs very soon. the price will be similar to the Revolution..

If I agree to pay nearly $1000 for a custom suit, how can I expect any manufacturer to produce an affordable one piece suit for women?  
I hoped for something comparable to your one piece suit. Clearly this is not comparable. Good luck with this expansion of your business model.

[cultureslayer]

... and most importantly: support this so more products like it are introduced...

You are running a business, not a charity.  Charge whatever you want, but don't think that we are stupid just because we have boobs.  

[allwedrrider]

LOL!

I guess my point was missed..

I was just trying to say that ---  there definitely seems to be  a complaint by female riders on the lack of choice when it comes to riding gear for them... Many of them are vocal about this also, always stating  " hey we now make up X percent of riders out there". As a business, every company would like to make money by selling its product to all those who would buy.. Yet they refrain from doing so (i.e introducing new stuff that would satisfy the female riders looking for serious gear).. what is the reason behind this? If 20% of riders are now women and they keep asking for something, why does it not get delivered... Any guesses?

[birdrunner]

LOL!

I guess my point was missed..

I was just trying to say that ---  there definitely seems to be  a complaint by female riders on the lack of choice when it comes to riding gear for them... Many of them are vocal about this also, always stating  " hey we now make up X percent of riders out there". As a business, every company would like to make money by selling its product to all those who would buy.. Yet they refrain from doing so (i.e introducing new stuff that would satisfy the female riders looking for serious gear).. what is the reason behind this? If 20% of riders are now women and they keep asking for something, why does it not get delivered... Any guesses?

What percentage of women riders are looking for "Pirate" Gear,  vs those who actually commute or tour on their own?  

[Mrs. DantesDame]

What percentage of women riders are looking for "Pirate" Gear,  vs those who actually commute or tour on their own?  

I wonder what percentage of women riders can/will pay that much for gear? I'd say that the number of women in bird's post are very few (lone/commuter), but the number of women who want to ride "more casually" aren't willing/able to put that much money into gear.

I'd like to see a two-piece that is more standardized (ie, "off the rack") but with allowances for the feminine form. You know, like the men's suit that Teiz put out  

[Teizgirl]

Hi Ladies, let me just first say that your interest and comments are well appreciated and you are all entitled to an opinion. Here is my take on the whole price vs. what women want issue. Please hear me out.  We’ve been doing the IMS shows for two years now and at every show we’ve had women riders come to us and ask for mature looking riding gear in both one-piece and two-piece ensembles. I was spending time talking to a lot of women regarding my idea for a women’s one piece in order to gauge what they want. One-piece vs two-piece is merely a matter of choice for every individual…let us not indulge in an argument about which one works better in a public toilet. Everyone has a different riding style..some people want to only take a break at a proper rest stop where they know for sure they can stop for coffee, slip out of their suit and comfortably use a clean bathroom. Some people hate taking gear on and off and would rather use the bathroom with everything on. It isn’t even about men vs women and who has it easier here…it is simply a matter of preference.

Going back to my talks with different women at the shows…a lot of them complained about how whenever any brand made women’s stuff they always use low grade materials like low grade denier fabrics…non-ce armor and that women’s gear needs to be taken more seriously because they are just as unprotected on the road as men. We could have easily gone off the Lombard design and used generic CE armor, no super fabric, no exkin and offered no custom sizing and retailed it for $399 but we decided to give women something that shows them they are just as important and need just as much protection as men. We have whole heartedly tried to resolve your problem and now its up to you whether you want to support us or not.

All of you know how much women have been pining and asking for a product like this…I highly doubt aerostitch and other big name brand companies are not aware of the demand for women’s suits, but yes, considering that this is a very niche market and does not involve large quantities like hundreds of thousands of suits, they are not willing to make it. While we here at Teiz are very small and new but are willing to take a chance on this and provide women riders out there with a choice they never had knowing that this is a very limited market and we won’t be selling too many of them. We have tried something new and if women want to support us great. If not, we’ll go away and then they’ll lose out on the only option they had available.

Lets be very honest here…how many of you have owned an aerostitch or almost bought one at some point? Let me just say that when u decide to go that route again…you will now have a choice!

[allwedrrider]

We have started work on our first set of orders for the Revolution suit. Get your orders in ASAP if you want to be part of that shipment.

[jsanford]

I find $900 to be reasonable for a custom one-piece, but I have owned BMW gear and probably had about that much $ in the pants alone.  I really like the cut of the one-piece in the photos. Leather's great but we have a short "leather season" here.

KLRchickie makes a good point--I'm 5'10" and my inseam is less than hers; that's a good example of how we're all sized differently.

I'll be in the market in March of next year.

My question:  I ended up purchasing new pants when I bought my F800.  The footpegs were higher up and slightly back from my previous bike, which resulted in the knee armor pulling too much over my knees.  How is the bike style taken in consideration of the suit design?

There's a hip armor option too?

[tigertom1965]

I was just going to say a few things.
Why isn't there any reflective material on the suit?
That third picture of the girl show what I perceive a woman would have problems with (Maybe not. I am a man so what do I know!) and that is the black edge material makes her hips really look overly wide. Maybe she was going for that look but with a little less black around her stomach area and I think it could make her hips look less like they stick out.
Does Aerostich make a suit that can be modified for less or about the same money?

[bluepoof]

Does Aerostich make a suit that can be modified for less or about the same money?

An Aerostich suit is almost exactly the same price ($887).  Last I checked, the only customizations they'd do would be to lengthen or shorten the arms or legs by up to 2" and I believe that costs extra.  You can also get gussets added to make the suit BIGGER, but nothing to make it smaller.   Any additional customization would need to be done by a tailor that works with motorcycle gear (pretty hard to find) and would almost certainly add at least $50-$100 to the cost.

To use myself as an example, the very smallest 'stitch that they make is for someone 3" taller than me, has an inseam that's 2" too long for me, and has a waist that's 3" too big for me.  So, I'd need to take the $890 suit, have the arms and legs shortened, and then have a professional seamstress take in the waist and probably the arms and thighs, all while maintaining the structural integrity of the armor.  So, it's a no-brainer for me to spend $899 on something that's entirely custom made for my exact measurements.

[allwedrrider]

......

My question:  I ended up purchasing new pants when I bought my F800.  The footpegs were higher up and slightly back from my previous bike, which resulted in the knee armor pulling too much over my knees.  How is the bike style taken in consideration of the suit design?

There's a hip armor option too?

We have added several stretch panels (for example on the knees, elbows and back) to make the suit comfortable on motorcycles with aggressive riding positions.

The hip armor blocks the access pockets.. but we can add it if you want..no extra charge

[allwedrrider]

Why isn't there any reflective material on the suit?

There are reflective stripes on the suit but they are integrated into the design so might not be as apparent until lit up.

Does Aerostich make a suit that can be modified for less or about the same money?

what bluepoof said
+
each modification at aero is approx $60. so if you need two changes, that is $120, if you need three changes that is $180... if you need back armor that is another $100.

[jsanford]

In thinking about the investment, I think there are motorcyclists who'd ride in conditions where they'd need a suit, and then those that won't--and the percentages might be similar, regardless of gender.

Last Sunday it was sunny and near 80 out. I'd say that easily nine out of every ten motorcyclists out on the road wore helmets as their only motorcycling-specific gear.  In December in this town, you'll see Harley riders in Aerostiches.  A new member of my team at work decided to commute entirely by motorcycle, and as such he went out and bought rainproof riding pants.  My point is, different riding choices (transport vs. recreation?) have different uses for gear.  In other words, I don't think casual women riders will invest in a custom suit unless they've seen the Roadrash Girl photos.

[viffergyrl]

[allwedrrider]

.....  My point is, different riding choices (transport vs. recreation?) have different uses for gear.  In other words, I don't think casual women riders will invest in a custom suit unless they've seen the Roadrash Girl photos.

I would agree to the extent that the suit is not for everyone and will appeal to certain women  (either due to requirements, taste, price etc).

However, anybody who cares about the way it fits and look will be attracted to this product. Many of the women who have got in touch with us about the suit have been casual (and even pillion) riders.

[jsanford]

I would agree to the extent that the suit is not for everyone and will appeal to certain women  (either due to requirements, taste, price etc).

However, anybody who cares about the way it fits and look will be attracted to this product. Many of the women who have got in touch with us about the suit have been casual (and even pillion) riders.

If my post seemed disparaging that wasn't my intent...I was considering more the argument about pricing. I'd love to be wrong about the market segments who will take the plunge.

[birdrunner]

If my post seemed disparaging that wasn't my intent...I was considering more the argument about pricing. I'd love to be wrong about the market segments who will take the plunge.

Looking at stuff for my wife.

Jacket -- 3-400
Pants -- 2-300

None of it fits her.   Priceless.

She only takes vacations on the bike, but the price is close enough that were I replaceing her gear, I'd be tempted for quality custom fit gear.

[viffergyrl]

I am interested in this suit because I hate shopping! I ordered and tried on several sizes of Dainese one piece leather track suits trying to get the right size. It's a $1400 suit that I got on sale at Cycle Gear for $1000. And that hangs in my closet as it is a bitch to get into. I have a Belize two-piece suit from BMW (just a man's suit only slightly re-jiggered) and a Joe Rocket Trixie two-piece suit which has been my go to suit for awhile now - definitely tailored to a woman. Not to mention the Motoport suit that made me look like the Michelin Man. Ugh.

A (semi) custom suit for $900? In a one piece that I can put over stuff? Not to mention the other value-adds. The money above is sunk costs. Since I work for a living, money is (still) a renewal resource. But I have to plan and budget for a suit like this. Price is just one variable; it's not the only variable. YMMV.

Note: I posted the popcorn icon to watch this thread and not to be provocative.   I have gained some perspective on the commentary posted here.

[Teizgirl]

I hear you viffergyrl! I myself have had a closet full of oversized jackets and pants that made me look like a rugby player. I just couldn't fathom how other girls out there were putting up with this and so I decided to take matters into my own hands

Let me re-iterate once again that the suit is completely CUSTOM made! We don't work off of set sizes and cut off the lengths and sleeves for you...the suit will be tailored from scratch to your measurements!

[ConPilot1]

That's a shame. I feel badly for you moto-girls with the gear fitting problem.

Having to get into custom-made stuff is very expensive.

[viffergyrl]

That's a shame. I feel badly for you moto-girls with the gear fitting problem.

*sigh* It's the boobs and the hips. Highly variable on all models. We are the custom-made of the custom-made.... Shoot not too mention the legs and the distance between boobs and hips.

Although the boobs pay for themselves when I get out of a ticket.  

[jadziadax8]

Although the boobs pay for themselves when I get out of a ticket.  

How does the cop see them if you're wearing your Michelin Man gear?

Oh, wait.  

[viffergyrl]

Naah, no view of the 'gates of paradise'. Just no attitude and a big smile.

"Do you know why I pulled you over?"

"Probably because of my speed"

"Do you know how fast you were going?"

"No I was looking at the road, not my speedometer. How fast was I going?"

"XX mph" (note the two XXs)

"Wow that's too fast. It's only XX through here, right?" (look contrite and ready to accept the ticket)

"Sigh. License, insurance, and registrations please"

(Takes items, walks back to car or motorcycle, then a few minutes later walks back)

"So I'm going to give you a warning... Would you please slow down there's been some bad accidents.... etc."

"Yes, sir, thank you sir, have a nice day sir" (look incredibly grateful - no act - I am - I had resigned myself to the ticket...)

And then we start chit-chatting about other safety hazards in the area, recent events, motorcycles (if it's a moto) yadda yadda yadda.

 

(The gray hair helps as well.)

[allwedrrider]

If my post seemed disparaging that wasn't my intent...I was considering more the argument about pricing. I'd love to be wrong about the market segments who will take the plunge.

no no i just meant to say that i am also surprised that the interest is not just from the hardcore crowd.

sorry folks, been a little late to respond to these forums...

[allwedrrider]

That's a shame. I feel badly for you moto-girls with the gear fitting problem.

Having to get into custom-made stuff is very expensive.

actually, if you compare with similar off-the-rack products, our prices are extremely competitive.

[allwedrrider]

17 new pictures on the product page now showing the upgraded materials:
http://www.teizms.com/revolution-womens-riding-suit-p-63.html

[allwedrrider]

[allwedrrider]

[allwedrrider]

[allwedrrider]

First batch of Revolution suits to leave the factory by Friday.. we will ship them to you guys as soon as they arrive

[ConPilot1]

First batch of Revolution suits to leave the factory by Friday.. we will ship them to you guys as soon as they arrive

Nice ladies suit. I'd stuff that with newspaper, give it a girls name, introduce it to my cat, and hump it like a Realdoll. Cheaper too. 


Sorry ladies.  

Looks look Ghazi has a winner with this one design-wise anyway. Love the yellow.  

[bluepoof]

Nice ladies suit. I'd stuff that with newspaper, give it a girls name, introduce it to my cat, and hump it like a Realdoll. Cheaper too. 

I'm going to spend the next week attempting to get this mental image out of my head so that it's not the only thing I can think of when I get my suit in the mail.

[ConPilot1]

I'm going to spend the next week attempting to get this mental image out of my head so that it's not the only thing I can think of when I get my suit in the mail.

  Sorry Poof. I did pre-apologize.

"tis a very nice looking suit." for real.

[Mrs. DantesDame]

I'm going to spend the next week attempting to get this mental image out of my head so that it's not the only thing I can think of when I get my suit in the mail.

Ok, so it wasn't just me that was totally creeped out by that post    

[ConPilot1]

Motogirls 'getting too sensitive on me here.

What's a day without some good old Connie creepage??  

[lionlady]

I think I like the looks of this suit (yeah, love the yellow),
BUT I really want to see what it looks like on an "average" size woman, not the XS person in this pic



I'd dearly love to see the suit on a female who is say, 5'6" to 5'8" weighing 150 to 180 lbs. Then, maybe I'll start saving up for one of my own...

My eye is immediately drawn to the unfortunate location of those pocket flaps on the hips. What's up with those? Who needs big hip pockets on riding gear, really? I think they're a holdover from basic casual pant design. The only thing I ever put in the hip pocket of any of my gear is my ear plugs, and maybe the bike key. I use an inside chest pocket for my wallet and/or phone.

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[bluepoof]

My eye is immediately drawn to the unfortunate location of those pocket flaps on the hips.

I actually like the pockets on the yellow suit better than on the first red prototype photos where there weren't pockets there.  Not because I use pockets on riding gear -- I don't -- but on the first prototype photos, her hips looked kinda big in the suit.  In the yellow suit, your brain sees the curve there and thinks, "oh, that's just pockets".

[allwedrrider]

apologies for the late reply - i guess i missed the reply notification for the thread

which pockets are you referring to?
There are two side access pockets, one on each side, which allow you to access inner clothing. For example, if you forget the keys in your jeans, you can use these pockets to get them out.

Btw- blupoof - the ivory looks seriously hot

[viffergyrl]

Looking forward to reading some reviews from those who have purchased....  

[Giaka]

BUT I really want to see what it looks like on an "average" size woman, not the XS person in this pic

She looks average to me.   (someone has to speak for shah)

But really are you saying a 5'6" woman averages 180 lbs?

[lionlady]

She looks average to me.   (someone has to speak for shah)

But really are you saying a 5'6" woman averages 180 lbs?

[bluepoof]

She must be a tiny little thing because I'm 5'1", 120lbs, and I look like an astronaut in mine!

Just got the suit on Thursday night.  I've put 20 miles on it so far and it's extremely comfortable except for a strange amount of extra fabric in the torso.  I might be built funny because my one-piece pajamas have an extra pouch right there, too.  

I've been backpacker camping since yesterday morning and am too exhausted now to even stand up, much less put the suit on for photos, but I'll try to get to it tomorrow.  

[allwedrrider]

are you ready for the revolution? As a reminder, if you have any issues with the custom suit - we will take care of it.. your complete satisfaction is the goal here..

[ConPilot1]

Poof! Your new suit looks great!!!! the Ivory is awesome. Is that Schoeller Keprotec on the knees/shoulders/elbows????
It's simpler and cleaner looking than the men's suits, too much crap going on and flappy bits on the men's and that god-awful Arabic style Teiz logo HAS TO GO FROM THE BACK.

Great photo of you on the bike. You're wayyyyy  much cuter than I imagined!!! (sorry Peter). Hows Peters' ribs doing by the way???????

(PSSSST. Keep the cats away from it, they just love to sharpen claws in thick Cordura. DAMHIK.)

That is, hands down, the best looking womens dedicated riding suit I've ever seen. My bet's Ghazi sells a ton of these.

Let us know how it does in the wet, venting, all that good stuff. Hopefully no crash reports.  

[bluepoof]

! The Ivory IS awesome.  I wore it to work today and was called a stormtrooper twice between the parking lot and my desk.  

Peter's ribs are doing well.  He hasn't gone back to playing hockey yet but he took the DRZ out to dinner the other night, so at least he's not avoiding riding.  

I accidentally left the suit in the house with the cats last weekend while we were out of town and was scared to death they'd pee on it.   Fortunately no.   Now it lives in the garage, safe from felines!

[ConPilot1]

Yeah Ivory and cat pee stains won't blend in too well.  


Good luck with it. What was the end final tab on that if you don't mind revealing that??

[bluepoof]

What was the end final tab on that if you don't mind revealing that??

$924 including tax, shipping, etc.

[allwedrrider]

Poof! Your new suit looks great!!!! the Ivory is awesome. Is that Schoeller Keprotec on the knees/shoulders/elbows????

Its SuperFabric. 14 times more abrasion resistant than kevlar
http://www.superfabric.com/video/Whatis/what_is.html

That is, hands down, the best looking womens dedicated riding suit I've ever seen. My bet's Ghazi sells a ton of these.

Thanks    

[bluepoof]

I wanted to post this one from the back, too (sorry for the crappy dim lighting   ).  It looks really nice and the back protector feels very solid.  

[TBone]

That suit looks awesome, as others pointed out already the color is great.

It's good that you're well enough to be back on the bike!  

[Mrs. DantesDame]

I'd still like to see it modeled on a real sized person...


   

[allwedrrider]

I'd still like to see it modeled on a real sized person...


    

i promise the pictures shown till now were not CGI and are of real people...  

[Mrs. DantesDame]

i promise the pictures shown till now were not CGI and are of real people...  

I was just picking on 'poofs, um, "height"  

[allwedrrider]

 
nobody picks on the Revolutionistas
  how to make machine gun icon (heh)

[allwedrrider]

Another great shot of the Revolution
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bluepoof/6091058092/in/photostream/

[Mrs. DantesDame]

Another great shot of the Revolution
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bluepoof/6091058092/in/photostream/

It's the STIG!!!  

[bluepoof]

It's the STIG!!!  

Midget Stig (tm)!

[coho]

Stiglette

[Mrs. DantesDame]

Stiglette

 

[bubba zanetti]

BlueStig !!

[ConPilot1]

Poofy loves her new Teiz. We love her in it too. Great looking suit!


Her Royal Ninja Stigness..........


Curious, do you have the first one sold by Ghazi????

[allwedrrider]

yes its the first batch. i am hoping other ladies will also start posting feedback

[allwedrrider]

For those too lazy to click on the picture links:

[allwedrrider]

The Revolution in Plum. the pictures dont do it justice. this color is absolutely fantastic

[viffergyrl]

Hmmmmmm...... that plum does look pretty good..... any suits in the slate yet?

Bluepoof - does the ivory show dirt and grime? Or is it too soon to tell?

Have a red bike and a silver bike.... what to do, what to do....  

[bluepoof]

Bluepoof - does the ivory show dirt and grime? Or is it too soon to tell?

So far, not so bad! It only has a bit of dirt in a couple of places but you'd have to really look for it.  And I'm not nice to my gear -- I have no qualms about dropping gear onto the ground or shoving it into my Givi bag.  

[allwedrrider]

Hmmmmmm...... that plum does look pretty good..... any suits in the slate yet?

Bluepoof - does the ivory show dirt and grime? Or is it too soon to tell?

Have a red bike and a silver bike.... what to do, what to do....  

nothing in slate yet, but if you are interested in placing an order i can have some swatches sent to you.

[allwedrrider]

Question on ADVRider:
I'm hoping you can answer a question for me...after watching my husband easily stuff his Aerostich Darien overpants and jacket in his panniers at the fair today, I started wondering... How well will the Revolution fit inside a pannier for those times you don't want to wander around in public looking like a stormtrooper/astronaut/teenage mutant ninja turtle? Thanks for answering!


My Reply:

The Revolution packs extremely well - one of the reasons for this  is the amazing Sas-Tec armor .

Here is the Revolution shown in the right side (uncut) Vario side case. The pannier is in its extended (full size) setting here which i believe is around 39 litres. Volume wise a little bit less than half the volume is left usable. (in the real world side loading cases are inherently more difficult to stuff and pack when on the bike)




Here is the Revolution shown in  the left side  Vario side case with the exhaust cutout. The pannier is in its extended (full size) setting here which i believe is around 29 litres. While the suit seems to fill up  the whole case, volume wise there is some left and you potentially throw in some additional items. Fitting in this smaller case is extremely important because most panniers with the cutout wont accept a helmet - and a helmet cant be manhandled into a smaller case like the Revolution can.




apart from showing that the Revolution can fit inside most panniers, i think this also shows thats its about time i switch to top loading panniers.

[jsanford]

$924 including tax, shipping, etc.

That's not bad at all to me--I have at least that much in 2 pairs of BMW pants that no longer fit and my 2-year-old leaky Olympia pants.

I was thinking Day-Glo or mango yellow, but that Ivory is awesome.

Lion lady--we'll see how it goes with 5'10" and 150 lbs. when I order mine.

Poof (and anyone else using the suit) do the legs ride up at all?  That's an issue I've had with most pants, even when the knee armor stays in place.

And I'm really eager to hear about the rain.  My Rallye jacket was waterproof, but tended to absorb a lot of water and get quite heavy.

Thanks for the back picture.  It really illustrates how fitted the suit is around the thorax and waist; I am usually a size too big there to get the right sleeve length.

[allwedrrider]

While we provide a zip out liner,  i really recommend reading this article:
http://teizms.com/teizblog/2011/09/19/waterproof-jackets-and-liners/

In the article i have stated my opinion on waterproofing and explained why i prefer to use rain suits.

sleeve length wont be an issue!

[bluepoof]

Poof (and anyone else using the suit) do the legs ride up at all?  That's an issue I've had with most pants, even when the knee armor stays in place.

A little bit, but just in the sense that any pants will ride up a small amount when you bend your knees and sit down.  I'm sure you could send in measurements 1/2" longer than your actual inseam to compensate.  

[jadziadax8]

This suit is looking more and more tempting.  I have some moneys coming my way for extra work and am seriously considering splurging (after I drop another 35 lbs - halfway there!)

[bluepoof]

I keep forgetting to link to my review:  http://www.bluepoof.com/2011/10/teiz-revolution/

[jadziadax8]

How are alterations?  I've been losing, and if I continue to lose (or gasp!) gain some back, can I get the suit altered?

[Mrs. DantesDame]

I keep forgetting to link to my review:  http://www.bluepoof.com/2011/10/teiz-revolution/

Nice review, Carolyn!

[allwedrrider]

How are alterations?  I've been losing, and if I continue to lose (or gasp!) gain some back, can I get the suit altered?

Mostly alterations are not possible as the factory is overseas.


thanks for the review bluepoof!

[allwedrrider]

some recent  pics

[bluepoof]

Ooh, that yellow looks really nice.  

[allwedrrider]

Some improved instructions on how to take measurements for custom suits:
http://store.teizms.com/measurement_guide

[allwedrrider]

Ooh, that yellow looks really nice.  

 


Another review of the Revolution suit:

http://www.twowheelfemales.com/forum/showthread.php?p=137304#post137304

[allwedrrider]

for your convenience, the Midnight Blue suit with the customer comments (these are the picture captions, link to actual review has been posted above):



"Full-length shot, captures the color well - it's a beautiful cross between a navy and a bit of a richer blue, very nice."



"Arm vent, great for helping regulate air flow and temperature, and actually pretty easy to open while on the bike."



"Arm shot, showing the three places for adjustability - two snap tabs, and the vent w/ flap at the wrist. Very easy to customize the fit based on what you have on underneath."



"One of the two front vents - also easy to open and close while riding, and good air flow when you're moving."



"My favorite pocket - inside the velcro tab on the front of the suit, very easily accesible when stopped but also secure. Big enough to fit easily my iPhone, credit card, house keys, and probably several other things if I wanted to."



"What I like to think of as the neck management system. Notice the nifty tab with snap for holding the high neck piece open - since it's pretty warm here most of the time, I tend to leave it like this, though you can pull it back across and there is a snap on the other side for a high-necked effect, which is much warmer when it gets cool out."


"Full-length back shot. Crookedness is me, not the suit :-) Nice shot of where the reflective is across the suit - around the legs and arms, and across the back. Overall, the suit feels really well put-together and high quality (als extremely comfortable)."



"Arm shot from the side / back - shows the super fabric over the joint, as well as the accordion folding just above for movement. You can also see the waist adjustment tabs - great for customizing the fit."



"Bottom of the leg - good shot of the (highly visible) reflective material, and also the leg adjuster straps. These are another one where I might have liked to see a slightly different style - these work extremely well but are challenging to adjust on the fly. Might be nice to have a pull-through strap with a snap or something, though that might be less safe, I'm not sure. Again, minor complaint - overall the suit is great."



"Close-up of one of the waist tabs. Also gives a feel for how carefully constructed and detailed the entire suit is."

[allwedrrider]

[allwedrrider]

Another custom Revolution:


http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=18437167&postcount=183

[allwedrrider]

Just received this feedback

"I've worn my Revolution one piece suit quite a few times now. The day I received my suit, it was 30degrees so I took a ride to test the warmth and was comfortable with both liners in place. I've also worn it in temperatures of 80 degrees and find that with all the vents open, the suit really moves some air. It has good reflective material. The suit is very comfortable when riding. I ride an F800ST BMW and find that the suit is comfortable for an all day ride. I love the Mango color as people tell me how visible I am. My husband has the Lombard and he wears it daily as he rides to work."

[ConPilot1]

I'm tellin' ya, the chicks are looking hot in the Revolution suit.  

[coho]

I'm tellin' ya, the chicks are looking hot in the Revolution suit.  

True dat.

 
Ghazi, nicely designed chick-shaped moto-gear.  

[allwedrrider]

thank for the support folks  

[allwedrrider]

If competing brands are now looking to introduce womens specific one piece suits, you know who to thank for getting this started and letting women know they deserve better than a size smaller man-suit. But one thing i dont understand, did 80% of the women suddenly stop fitting into those mens-size suits as previously claimed??? Well you know how its going to work out when thats the background of their understanding of women sizing We will not be introducing any "standard" sizes for womens clothing - all our womens gear will continue to be made 100% custom.

[ConPilot1]

She looks pretty high   in that 2nd photo.





Nice Brembo brake kit on that Ural!!!
I don't think that's stock!!!

[bluepoof]

Can I make a snarky comment about wearing a ~$1000 custom suit and no helmet?  

Seriously, though, love the suit and love the Ural.  I so want one of those.  The Ural, I mean.  I already have a suit.  

[viffergyrl]

Well... ::cough::..... you have a reason now...