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StinkyPete
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How waterproof is your waterproof gear?
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March 01, 2019, 09:51:51 AM »
Here's an interesting and reasonably objective comparison of a number of brands of waterproof motorcycle gear.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtCdQfbLw7o
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StinkyPete
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Re: How waterproof is your waterproof gear?
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March 01, 2019, 10:27:27 AM »
My own raingear is the following, which I always keep on the bike and put on if a decent rain threatens....
DriRider Thuderwear2 Hi Vis Jacket
http://www.dririder.com.au/all-products/thunderwear-2-jacket
My previous version of the same jacket lasted many years and was finally retired when the material showed pinholes in the areas where the fabric flexes a lot.
Ixon Thunder Rain Pants
http://www.ficeda.com.au/catalog/product/view/id/17414/s/e4507h3/category/883/
There are dual layer 100% waterproof pants, which have velcro closures on the bottom, such that they can be put on withour removing my boots. My previous pair of these also lasted many years, but gave up the ghost when the taped and heat sealed crotch seam weakened and pinholes appeared, wetting my arse in a big rain.
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alans1100
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Re: How waterproof is your waterproof gear?
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March 01, 2019, 11:46:06 AM »
We just use something like this
https://rainbirdworkwear.com.au/product/adults-base-set/
We bought from what used to be Trims in Adelaide ages (20 years???) ago. Still have the jacket but had to replace the pants a few years ago with a similar product from the local hardware shop.
At the time of purchase they cost around $15 each piece
Both our textile jackets are shower proof so the waterproof ones hardly get warn.
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Re: How waterproof is your waterproof gear?
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March 01, 2019, 04:19:42 PM »
I have had this gear for almost 10yrs now and ridden in all sorts of wet and cold weather...easy to quickly put on over riding gear and only re-oiled twice since owning..
Jacket, Pants and Boot Gators
https://theaussiecoat.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&path=126&product_id=145
https://theaussiecoat.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&path=124&product_id=146
https://theaussiecoat.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&path=123&product_id=153
Located south of Brisbane and they make them
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STeveo
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Re: How waterproof is your waterproof gear?
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March 01, 2019, 04:38:11 PM »
Bought my Bellstaff gear in 1977 and still wearing them.
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Re: How waterproof is your waterproof gear?
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March 01, 2019, 04:47:22 PM »
In wear Bisley hiviz workwear over my normal riding gear. Works for me.
https://www.bisleyworkwear.com.au/5-In-1-Rain-Jacket/
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March 01, 2019, 04:54:49 PM »
Quote from: STeveo on March 01, 2019, 04:38:11 PM
Bought my Bellstaff gear in 1977 and still wearing them.
I found my Bellstaff waxed cotton jacket and pants in the back of a cupboard in the garage a few years ago now; 30 years and 30kg, makes a big difference.
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Re: How waterproof is your waterproof gear?
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March 01, 2019, 08:58:33 PM »
I'm pre-shrunk so I don't mind getting wet. Sometimes its good to have a shower, if travelling,
I have an aldi raincoat if its really pissing down and my Alpine Nordic pants, ..
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