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Old 08-16-2009, 01:15 PM   #1
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Anyone notice wierd materials on the labels of their gear? I was just looking at one label that lists Cowhide leather, KANGAROO leather and polyester.

Kangaroo leather!
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Old 08-16-2009, 01:36 PM   #2
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Roo leather is some of the best for comfort and protection. Different qualities and types of leather are used by different brands to hit different price points.
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Old 08-16-2009, 02:52 PM   #3
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yea it's nothing new... goat skin was the ish with the cheaper brands made in the Middle East for a while.
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Old 08-16-2009, 03:11 PM   #4
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roo leather is what you want.
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Old 08-16-2009, 04:57 PM   #5
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I thought goat skin was for good condoms?
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Old 08-16-2009, 05:21 PM   #6
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I thought goat skin was for good condoms?
yea they've been using them in China and India for centuries...
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Old 08-16-2009, 07:44 PM   #7
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Goat innards are for condoms.

I have some roo gloves, and they are awesome.
It is more resitant to abrasion, so the thickness can be thinner than cow, so you can feel more and the product is much lighter.
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Leather apparel featurs may include:
Genuine High Grade Lamb Skin, Cowhide and Kangaroo Leathers

Cordura Nylon

Balistic Nylon
Thats off the MotoGP tag from my jacket.

Never knew Kangaroo was used in gear.....
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Old 08-17-2009, 12:31 AM   #9
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Goat innards are for condoms.

I have some roo gloves, and they are awesome.
It is more resitant to abrasion, so the thickness can be thinner than cow, so you can feel more and the product is much lighter.
It was a joke based on China and India's population....
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Old 08-17-2009, 01:54 PM   #10
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