Yes, I saw the rental deal. And I've also found a group that let's you go to the track for riding courses and beginner/orientation to the track with little more than street clothes. But I still want to gear up.

Bought boots and gloves (and a cheap PVC rain suit) today. Not racing boots, but kind of intermediate. I'm not racing, so I'm not going hog wild here. I also hate all that crazy mojo color on most stuff. I'm a short fat guy, and it would all look like crap on me. Although I did like some of that armore and draggin' plastic they had on the race boots.

So I'm still looking at Aerostich and other suits. Leather/textile combos. But I have ZERO experience in this stuff and don't want to plunk hundereds down for naught. Going to be hard enough to find stuff to fit, let alone get gear that works.

Riding suits? Touring Suits? Jackets and Pants? What's working for you guys and gals out there?