MCN Crash with Forcefield Pro

"I was recommended this back protector by a friend in the know and I'm glad I took his advice. The thick rubber and foam actually fits inside leathers easily and gets softer with body heat, so it moulds to the shape of your back. It's very comfy, but gets a bit sweaty. My back was unharmed, but I was bruised a little where the back protector stops - so I reckon the protector took a fair few whacks. Forcefield say it's designed to be used again - a lot of protectors are scrap after one crash, so I reckon being able to re-use it offsets the higher price over other products."

MCN

Track Days

"In the spring of this year I bought a 2-piece made to measure suit as I was doing more trackdays and I didn't feel my Dainese suit was up to it. I crashed at over 80mph a month ago at Snetterton, the suit was intact bar 1 tiny hole in the surface of the keprotec. My Helmet & gloves were trashed.

Earlier on the same day I saw a similar crash to mine at 40 mph and the guy's suit was not good after, not only that but as he was with mates he stayed all day, and 3 hrs later he could barely move -due to the poor/non-existent hip armour! I had NO ill effects (other than pride!) at all.

Another trackday a week ago (Brands)a lad highsided & the suit fell apart at the seams - and it was not a "cheap" suit. I can testify personally to the quality of Kate & co's work, and while originally it was not cheap, the suit is repaired not scrapped, and I have had no time away from work due to injury! That is something most people do not factor into the price of a suit..."

Dave Griffith. Essex

Fits like a Glove

"Hi Kate,

 

Just a quick note to say my jacket and jeans arrived today and I couldn't be happier. The kit fits like a glove now all I need is a bike to test it out on. A Honda VFR or a Suzuki Bandit 1250s will be high on my list of priority purchases when I get back to Brisbane.

Regards to all."

David McGhee

Fantastic Quality & Perfect Fit

"I wanted to quickly pass on my thanks to all at Hideout. Not only is my made-to-measure kit fantastic quality, and a perfect fit, but both Kate and Sandra gave freely of their time, offering valuable advice and the benefit of their experience along the way. It's much appreciated.

 

Again, many thanks,"

Alex Kefford

80+ MPH Crash!

"Hi Kate, Sandra and all at Hideout,

 

I recently had a 80mph+ crash at Snetterton on a trackday, and am pleased to tell you that thanks to my recently purchased Hideout suit (this spring) I didn't even have a bruise!! The suit had a little bit of scuffing which only needs minor attention.

To say I was chuffed would be an understatement. Putting it in perspective, another rider fell in the morning in the same type of accident wearing "popular" leathers at low(ish) speed and by the afternoon he was aching badly and his suit was badly damaged. I walked away with no ill effects at all.

I would not hesitate to buy from you again or recommend you to friends and family, as your friendly top quality service, along with a really high quality product makes you stand head and shoulders above your competitors. You should be proud of what you do.

Thanks again,"

Dave Griffith. N.E Essex

Fantastic Service

"Sending this e-mail to thank you all at Hideout for the fantastic service received. We ordered our Mistral waterproof jackets on Thursday and received them the next day. They fit over our leather jackets perfectly and are very good quality, hopefully we won’t need to use them on our holiday in Devon! We will certainly recommend you to other bikers.

 

Thanks again."

Elaine and Dave Hardy [Hull]

First Class Service

"Jacket arrived this morning ........first class service. Many thanks"

 

Neil

Repairs Recommended

"Hi Kate,

 

Parcel arrived on time and I was able to collect the trousers as planned. I'm very happy with the work you have done and have already recommended you to a friend who has an identical Richa suit on which the zip fly has failed.

Again, many thanks for your efforts in getting this repair done to a tight timescale ?

Regards"

Mike

Thanks for the Great Gear

"Hi Kate / Sandra,

 

Thanx for the gear, all fits brilliant. Sorry I didn't reply before, been working non-stop, first day sitting down. All the three things are a great fit, thank you all again. 'am very very pleased.

I will speak to you again."

mridula

Speedy Delivery

"Hi,

 

Just thought I'd write to say thank you for the speedy service - I only ordered my Halvarssons Dino gloves online two days ago and they've just arrived, they fit wonderfully and are beautifully made - I'm really pleased!

Cheers,"

Mike (Brighton)

Exceptional Service and Quality

"Dear Kate and staff,

 

I would like to express my utmost pleasure in the service provided by you. The quality of the suit and customer service is exceptional. It is nice to see a small company providing high quality products with one to one customer service from friendly, knowledgeable staff. You deserve every success and will get my recommendation and future business at every opportunity.

I hope you can take pride and enjoyment from the fact that you have thoroughly impressed me.

Regards,"

Matt Lincoln.

Quick Delivery

"Thank you very much for such a quick delivery. I ordered Friday 16th Feb and received on Saturday 17th Feb.

 

Many thanks & an excellent service."

Andrew O'Hara

Perfect Fit

"Hi,

 

Just to let you know that I have received my trousers and they fit just like they should! Many, many thanks, I can now ride in comfort!! You will be recommended to all my friends.

Thanks again and regards,"

Gill

Prompt and Efficient Service

"Dear Kate,

 

This just a short letter to thank you, and your staff for the prompt and efficient service. I received my trousers yesterday, and I am most grateful.

I will certainly recommend you and your team to my fellow bikers in this area.

Thank you once again.

Yours,"

Ian.

Jacket Repairs

"Dear Sandra,

 

I am writing to you to thank you for the very professional job that you have done with my jacket. I am very pleased and I really cannot tell the difference, it was well worth thirty pounds. I would love to deal with you again and I hope you all the best.

Thank you,"

 

Steven Harris

Jacket Repairs & Alterations

"Hi there,

 

Just a quick note to let you know that my leather flying jacket was safely received late this morning, after your repairs and alterations had been carried out.

I am delighted with your work. It really is excellent.

Thanks again"

David Pirie

Jacket Alterations

"Hi Sandra,

 

Thanks for taking the time to meet me and play with my jacket. It fits exactly how l wanted now and l really appreciates you doing it while l rode your lovely roads and found a good pub for a lunch beer.

I had a superb day out and will see you again for a replacement in about ten years time but in the mean time, will recommend Hideout every chance I get.

Thank you,

Sincerely impressed"

Graham

Service

"I just wanted to thank Hideout, I needed some goods in a hurry and their service and level of advice was brilliant. I tried many other companies and none were so helpful. So thanks again and p.s. my track day was wicked!!!"

 

Ben Greenhouse

Made to Measure Service

"I've hade my made to measure two piece touring trousers and classic 'lancer' jacket for 2 months now and have to admit made to measure is worth the extra cost.

 

Although my knuckles dont quite scrape the floor, I apparently have a long body! Kate, Pete and Sandra, after doing her famous soft armour drop test demo, persuaded me to have a fitting. Three visits, and lots of humourous advice from Pete later, my Hideout suit was ready, four weeks from first fitting.

Hideout offer total choice of arm length, Kevlar or double leather on sensitive areas, in fact a bespoke service with the best quality leather and other materials, for a modest increase in what you would pay for off the peg Italian 'Designer' kit.

It is reasuringly heavy, but the weight dissapears when wearing, and is so comfortable you can forget you're wearing it. Even the optional jacket back protector is unobtrusive.

Leathers made this well, looked after, will last decades, so sorry Pete, I probably won't be buying another one!"

Vince Eade.

P.S. Great open day, please make it an annual date!

What a Great Company!

"I went to the Crystal Palace last year 2004 to the bike show and one of the items on the agenda was to buy a new helmet. I looked and looked and then I found your stand it was light years in front of the rest of the "market stalls". When ever I buy anything the first thing I look for is a good firm, I find a good firm will always sell a good product and offer good service and this proved to be right once again.

 

Thank you for selling me the best helmet I have ever owned, a Schuberth and since then my brother bought several things and each has been perfect. What a great company you have there Peter. I look forward to having a bit more money to spend with you."

Ian Levett (East Sussex)

Quality & Service

"I made my first visit to Hideout last weekend. I have purchased leathers elsewere but after Kate's advice, excellent service and quality leathers I will no longer even look elsewhere.

 

They might be slightly more pricey than the run of the mill leathers like Dainese.. etc but quality speaks for itself.

Superb in every aspect."

Gareth Percival

Two Piece Leathers

"Have just picked up my new made to measure Hideout classic two piece suit and it looks and feels great!. Worth every penny. Professional and friendly service. Thanks again to all at Hideout."

 

Mal Parker

Excellent Service & Products

"I have had a two piece set of leathers made to measure and they are fantastic, the service is second to none and kate and her staff really know their stuff. I would recommend hideout without hesitation and as for price, you get what you pay for..."

 

Tony Norton

Ride Magazine

"Made to measure suits' test results were significantly better than the off the pegs suits. Average abrasion time is up 130 per cent and average burst is up 156 per cent... Hideout and Crowtree did best in abrasion. AM, Bks, Hideout, Branded and Crowtree's burst results easily passed the CE test. Bks and Hideout suits' armour was the thinnest, most flexible armour here and was the best."

 

Ride Magazine

David Heal

"The leathers have been great and really saved my hide at the final Donnington round when in practice I had a huge crash at Craner Curves (140 mph !! ouch).

 

Thankfully I walked away due to Hideout, otherwise I may not have been racing and wouldn't have gone on to become British Champion."

David Heal

Mike Edwards

Mike is one of our best crash testers, he has had crashed four suits in the last eight years. one suit has crashed six times, twice in the wet.

"Being an odd shape I had to go for made-to-measure and I am glad I did, they do the job very well, you only need to see my last set that are still in a good condition considering I crashed six times.

 

Hideout offer excellent service and quick turn around for racers which in all means that the leathers are worth their weight in gold."

Mike Edwards

Tony Meredith

"After six crashed I am amazed, no burst seams. I did go through the outer layer of leather but the internal kevlar layer remained intact. The suit is phenomenal I wouldn’t go anywhere else..."

 

Tony Meredith

MCN Magazine

"Hideout is a British company specializing in made to measure leathers and it has scored maximum marks in our test.

 

Only a titanium-covered Dianese knee section lasted longer on the abrasion rig than Hideout's 87.24 seconds and it took a plastic-covered Alpinestars shoulder to last longer than Hideout's 65.29 seconds in the shoulder abrasion test.

Both the elbow and hip sections lasted all the way to our maximum 1000kpa measurement – 200kpa above the level needed to score top marks.

The armour was the best on test, too. The average energy passing through the four protectors was 13.67kn, well below the maximum of 35.

If we were to rank the suits from one to 18 on their performance, the hideout suit would be ranked firmly at the top of the list."

MCN Magazine

Size guide

"Very good site and an easy to work out size chart."

 

David Morton