Quote Originally Posted by JoshuaASE
Luck plays a good part in that ....mesh will never hold up more then leather
I have been riding for many years - street and track. I have friends who have gone down on the street and on the track. I have seen a lot of leathers and mesh get tested. Mesh is not as durable as leather, that is true, and that is why it is only for the street; however, it is designed to withstand ONE wreck on the street properly. That's it's job, and namebrand mesh holds up well. I've seen leather burn through, and rip apart as well. That does not make it bad to use, just was improperly made. The key thing to look for is not the thickness of the leather, or if it is mesh or leather. The key thing is the stitching. If the stitching is poor, the seems will rip loose and flash will be exposed. I've seen non-namebrand leather suits rip apart while sliding. It's not pretty.
Wear the gear that matches the environment that you are riding in. If it is 90+ outside, and you are in slow moving traffic, I can guarantee that you are safer in mesh than a leather suit. The leather suit is heavy, and hot, and you will fatigue quicker.
Of course, if you are on the track running 160+, you want a full leather suit with CE armor.
No luck needed, just the proper gear for the situation.