tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post2201086657581549073..comments2023-08-22T07:18:07.555-07:00Comments on Princess Scooterpie - A Motorcycle Diva who likes to moto wander & write about it.: Too Pink or not Too Pink - women's motorcycle gearDar http://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-54218526219158919272013-04-12T18:16:29.700-07:002013-04-12T18:16:29.700-07:00I'm guessing that the motorcloths industry and...I'm guessing that the motorcloths industry and out of touch execs are clueless that so many women ride these days. "oh, they're women so if we just put pink on it they'll buy anything." This is the 50's and 60's mentality that had commecials geared at women for better laundry detergents, vaccum cleaners and so forth. Execs thought women planned their whole lives around mundane tasks.<br />There is a niche market for all you ladies to start your own motorcycle clothing company. Get your heads together and go for it and sell stock in it.<br /><br />I don't have many issues finding gear I like but like you I do think the skull thing has been done to death. WooleyBuggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15731631725262074662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-54846333357817374972013-03-31T12:39:42.593-07:002013-03-31T12:39:42.593-07:00I hate Pink sis! I hate Pink sis! Raniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09080732620421343440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-47627355248278182702013-03-25T19:59:36.440-07:002013-03-25T19:59:36.440-07:00Bob - I love your Olympia orange coat and wish I c...Bob - I love your Olympia orange coat and wish I coud find one, I would much prefer that to the yellow, I am bored with it and I think it is gathering immunity and cars aren't seeing it anymore. Go for it in pink! <br /><br />Karen - I had that one bad experience with pink while on the scooter and it kinda of coloured my feelings about (sorry about the pun) there is nothing pretty about my riding gear and even if it were pink I still look like a short oompa loompa in combat gear. I am getting tired of hi viz yellow too.<br /><br />Polarbear - cool that your wife has a zuma! Great that she has gear that makes her happy. I want something in red and can't seem to seem to find what I am looking for I hate gear shopping, it's either too tight, too long in the sleeve, big in the shoulder and pants forget those nothing fits. Ugh I wish gear manufacturers would get it.Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-71687939904380972632013-03-25T19:34:53.747-07:002013-03-25T19:34:53.747-07:00My wife is a girly girl and loves the pink gear. ...My wife is a girly girl and loves the pink gear. But that is just who she is. She passed her test last summer and recently purchased a Zuma 125 scooter that she can ride.. Shhhh.. Don't tell anyone but I enjoy riding it too.. But, then I am a sucker for any thing with wheels and a motor. What she would really like is an increase in the available womens gear that is isn't sized for Barbie.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04974309935751844997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-39290797874692631892013-03-25T18:40:22.609-07:002013-03-25T18:40:22.609-07:00Oh ... my lime green jacket is also a women's ...Oh ... my lime green jacket is also a women's jacket (but Rocket is not the only manufacturer who makes a variety of women's jackets both high viz and various other dark colours, I have a black Rocket and a dark blue ladies Teknic which I used to wear in cooler temps, before the new Rocket with heavy quilted fourth layer. I think you need to check out a larger retail outlet.VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-41112615046613821822013-03-25T18:32:57.297-07:002013-03-25T18:32:57.297-07:00Dar, I could really care less what colour a rider ...Dar, I could really care less what colour a rider chooses to wear as long as it stands out, my colour of choice is safety green. Until a whole lot more men start sporting pink I think it would be foolish of me to wear the colour, it would be like hauling around a flashing neon sign saying, "Female rider riding alone!" (my size alone does that enough already). Then most of the pink I've seen is leather and I also no longer wear leather - the clothes I choose are for protection, such as it is, and not for pretty. I've a discrete flash of burgundy pink on the Star's gas tank decal, that's enough for me.<br />Trobaritiz - my Rocket pants have adjustable leg lengths - they go down a further 6 inches (for me, they have to be snapped up to the shortest but at the longest they have about a 36" inseam - check them out, though I did like the extra pockets you had on yours.)VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-36713660914063780022013-03-25T14:54:17.562-07:002013-03-25T14:54:17.562-07:00Dar:
I have the Hi-Viz Olympia AST flourescent Or...<b>Dar:</b><br /><br />I have the Hi-Viz Olympia AST flourescent Orange riding jacket. It's too bright in the sun. I really wanted the Yellow/Green one but the orange was $100. cheaper as they were getting rid of them. I have received some positive comments lately about people wanting them but none are around.<br /><br />I like Pink. I nearly have the complete pink ensemble. I just can't find Pink shorts and it looks funny browsing in ladies wear.<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-6726618648263725022013-03-25T11:42:36.006-07:002013-03-25T11:42:36.006-07:00Pam, I love your riding coat, I think a little pin...Pam, I love your riding coat, I think a little pink is lovely and goes a long way. I just hate that they stereotype us. I would love to see a vibrant green or burnt orange. I get tired of the low offerings to us. <br /><br />Sonja - yup your pink scarf counts! I like hi viz, but have yet to find an orange jacket here I have only ever seen yellow and I think the I would prefer the orange. There is absolutely nothing fashionable about my riding gear, its all about protection for me. <br /><br />Martha - I agree, where are the women designers? I did see a leather Alpinestars coat I like and it was cream and gold its the VIKA, but alas I don't have the $500 smackers to lay out for this little beauty. <br /><br />Brenda - I hate the skull thing even more than pink. I just don't get this. I hear ya about the breast pocket in the jacket - totally useless except for credit/bank/driver's license cards. I think men have gear issues too, but not to the extent that we women motorcyclists/scooterists have. <br /><br />Shybiker- Ally ROCK THE PINK!!! If you looked for hi viz pink that might be something to explore. Sweetie if others have a problem with you wearing pink - its their problem!!! Cause a scandal, I do on occasion when I ride my bike to church and wear all my gear and the ole bitties start whispering and I actually get a giggle from it. Last time a few came up and started asking me all kinds of a questions which was pretty cool and they told me I was brave because I rode. <br /><br />Deb - it is funny about the pink though, you would think it would be coming from a guy, but the people who were having issues with women wearing pink were other women and comments were flying back and forth from a few women about pink is not for serious riders. I say pink smink! I hear you about the sizing thing too, I find it hard to find stuff to fit through the hip area. All the sizing seems skewed too a 10 isn't a 10 its more like a 7. Ugh I hate that. I just wish we had choice!<br /><br />Zoe - Here here! I would love to see a beautiful vibrant green, orange and turquoise and other lovely saturated colours. I gave up on leathers quite awhile ago because I can't afford custom. If you need textile pants I found TourMaster Flex pants worked fabulous, I am undertall and these don't drag or bunch and I didn't have to hack off a foot. I think the manufacturers need to think beyond baby pink, baby blue and purple and get rocking the gear for us because we deserve better! Thanks for stopping by!<br /><br />Trobairitz - I hear you about the sizing, I have issues because I am undertall, but I can't even imagine what you go through because of being taller. My kiddo has had some difficulty finding gear because she is tall. Ugh never gets easy. I agree with you about Shybiker wearing pink! He should go for it! Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-58666025412938448922013-03-25T05:52:21.612-07:002013-03-25T05:52:21.612-07:00Oh and I think you should wear pink gear in public...Oh and I think you should wear pink gear in public Shybiker - scandal be damed!!Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-21020291377195939182013-03-25T05:50:51.387-07:002013-03-25T05:50:51.387-07:00Chalk me up to a pink hater when it comes to ridin...Chalk me up to a pink hater when it comes to riding gear. I'd rather wear mens gear that anything pink when riding. <br /><br />I just hate that manufacturers think every woman wants pink and refuse - flat out refuse to ever buy any pink riding gear or have anything pink on my bike.<br /><br />I don't begrudge any woman who wears pink since I don't think there is anything wrong with the color, but for me it isn't even an option.<br /><br />And while we are at it, I wish the manufacturers would realize that some of us have long arms and legs. I usually have to buy a jacket too big for me just to get the long arms and linebacker shoulders to fit into them. Then they are to large around the middle and I can't cinch them enough. I even had to buy mens Rev'it pants because I couldn't find any ladies long enough. <br /><br />I am sure this goes for the ladies needing a shorter sleeve and inseam too.<br /><br />Sigh - end rant.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-12040592920880570562013-03-25T01:55:53.487-07:002013-03-25T01:55:53.487-07:00I completely agree.
I have no problem with the co...I completely agree.<br /><br />I have no problem with the colour pink, and I have absolutely no problem with women (or men) who choose to wear it, but it's simply not for me and I can't stand that manufacturers seem to think pink is the only colour us women-folk want to wear. It's not just a motorcycle-gear problem, it's a problem everywhere. Give us some nice greens or purples please.<br /><br />Oh and don't get me started on sizing. I don't have leathers, I'm too short and the wrong shape to buy off the shelf and I can't afford a bespoke set. Even my textiles are bunched up at the bottom. Ho hum.Zoe at Splodz Blogzhttp://splodzblogz.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-466658076585214172013-03-24T20:17:26.601-07:002013-03-24T20:17:26.601-07:00If a person wants to wear pink, female or male, I ...If a person wants to wear pink, female or male, I say "go for it!".<br /><br />This whole business about pink or lavender for women in the world of motorcycling (and even bicycling) is just another way of "putting us in our place" as far as I am concerned. Anybody remember why the feminist movement came about in the 1970s? Duh.<br /><br />Me? I have no problem with any of it as I just buy guy's jackets, gloves, etc. in the colors that I like. (Red, black, neon yellow/lime). <br /><br />Works out as none of the womens' sizes fit my "plus size" body anyway!<br /><br />Yes, I do agree, we women need more decent gear selections.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01379173150677488575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-18633454974679438642013-03-24T17:16:32.883-07:002013-03-24T17:16:32.883-07:00Terrific subject for discussion. When I started r...Terrific subject for discussion. When I started riding, the choices of riding gear for women were even more limited than they are now, which is sad. Of course manufacturers resort to dumb, sexist ideas about what they believe women want -- and they're wrong. What women deserve is a wide range of styles and colors to choose among since women's tastes differ so much. I'm sure many female riders hate the stereotypical pink and they should have other stylish choices to wear.<br /><br />Weird as this is, I wish I could wear pink gear in public but, alas, I cannot; that would cause a scandal. I love the pink/black leather outfit worn by the T-Mobile rider in the TV ads.Shybikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15263331247319768989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-87969790217766342422013-03-24T16:10:47.137-07:002013-03-24T16:10:47.137-07:00I'm a pink hater! On motorcycle gear anyway, w...I'm a pink hater! On motorcycle gear anyway, why do they think that if they paint the skulls in pink then the girls will love it? I wear pink sometimes but sheesh I like variety and the pink just doesn't look right with all that black. I'd prefer a bit of white hi vis.<br /><br />As far as fit goes, dont get me started, I cant put anything much in the handy breast or inside pockets of my jacket or it wont do up. But then I had a male rider visit recently and he told me all about how he had his jacket custom fit by a tailor cause he couldn't find one to fit him properly either. So maybe that's a problem for both genders?Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06395364582355269753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-75232800119230420372013-03-24T15:43:57.147-07:002013-03-24T15:43:57.147-07:00I don't mind pink. Hot pink can be annoying so...I don't mind pink. Hot pink can be annoying sometimes. Soft pink can be pretty or grandma. It depends on who and what. But when pink is all there is? Or one of two choices? Offensive and pitiful. Where are the women designers? Someone needs to start up a very lucrative business...Martha https://www.blogger.com/profile/02785787084073523841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-63656249300036134482013-03-24T11:30:59.677-07:002013-03-24T11:30:59.677-07:00I have a pink scarf, does that count? I have never...I have a pink scarf, does that count? I have never been a big fan of pink, purple or other girlish colors. Hi-Viz yellow or orange does it for me, but obviously not for fashion reasons.SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912722884165693795.post-61323167804461081902013-03-24T10:33:57.393-07:002013-03-24T10:33:57.393-07:00Great post! I have a pink stripe on my jacket and ...Great post! I have a pink stripe on my jacket and I like it. I couldn't agree more with the poor choices we women have when it comes to motorcycle gear. With baby boomer women being the largest buying group out there you'd think they'd get a clue!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03650738289878268466noreply@blogger.com