I have a Roadcrafter suit and a couple of good two-piece leather suits (a BKS and a Vanson/Dainese), so I have good mileage with both types.
1) If I *have* to crash, I would choose LEATHER EVERY TIME. The Roadcrafter is nice and very tough for a textile suit, but it is sadly lacking in the armor department compared to my leathers. The leathers simply have much more coverage with better quality armor. Armor protection is my biggest criticism of the 'Stitch.
2) If you're looking for one (sport) touring/commuting suit to wear always, you can't go wrong with a 'Stitch. Takes like 15 seconds to put the thing on, good slide resistance, half decent armor. Call Bohn for the back protector they make to fit.
3) HOWEVER, IMHO other companies are catching up to Aerostitch's usefulness with better looks/styling, and many offer clearly better armor protection: Clover, Dainese, Spidi and others make equally weather resistant textile gear with full CE (Euro Approved) armor covering the entire forearm, shoulders, with CE back protection either standard or available. Plus they all come with nice warm liners, and sleeves adjustable to stop wind flapping and to better hold the armor in place.
If I'm out in the hills doing the twisty thing, I stick with leathers and will continue to do so for the forseeable. I still use the 'Stitch for commuting and crap weather, though I am considering a Clover, Dainese or Spidi 2 piece as a replacement.
Hope that helps...
Scott
