lol I should say that while I do enjoy the fact that I paid 2-300 % less for my *comfortable (comfort is relative, like pain) suit, and that if I did actually go and spend big bucks on the gear, then I could be even faster... I still wont do it, kinda like not taking a pill when you are sick, the more your body can do on its own, the more resilient you will be afterwards. Harder work = more discipline = better results. You know, I ride in steel toed boots on purpose too because I know that when I kick my shoes back on I feel light footed and the next time I ride in shoes I will have that extra little bit. That and all the scenery, people, and challenge is why I like to ride. NOT just because someone paid more or less for an item.