Revit jacket

[Maha]

I am a big fan of Revit gear...last year I bought a Revit Ignition Jacket.
It seemed to me at the time, that it was the best on offer, as it had removable quilt liner/waterproof liner and would be a great summer jacket...a prime 3-1 Jacket.
I thought I was buying a waterproof Jacket...but it is just the liner that is waterproof, not the jacket.
And the liner is so so at best.
Well, I have had it back a repair (albeit a small one) and ....when removing the removable liners, some of the plastic domes part company with each other…not really worth the money paid in hindsight. NZ$699 ….AUD$373
Waterproof?..no not really. All in all it’s a very good summer jacket.

There is the all new Revit Ignition 2 jacket out now but, I have my sights on another.
The Revit Phoenix Waterproof Jacket..AUD$386.00

Sales pitch…
The PHOENIX jacket offers the same functionalities as the popular IGNITION jacket yet with a sportier cut. Mesh panels on the arms, back, and chest of this ventilated jacket keep you cool in warm weather, while the 3-layer membrane functions as a wind barrier to keep you dry when the rain starts falling.

I will probably be buying the same problem but won’t be spending as much.
The big difference is...the Pheonix is a waterproof Jacket.
The Ignition are a good Jacket, good fit etc, and I have seen a few of them being worn, just not worth the money you pay here in NZ in my opinion.

[Gremlin]

Do you want this under reviews instead?

A lot of Revit Jackets (increasing number of pants) are marketed as all season, so yes, the outside isn't waterproof because it would make it hell in summer (well, in a place that had a proper summer). The trade off, as you have noticed, is that the outer shell gets wet, removing a layer of thermal protection. Worse is when it rains in the evening and you ride into the night in a wet jacket.

I've compromised by simply throwing a thin basic rain jacket over the top instead, to give the upper body waterproof gear.

As an aside, the Revit Sand Pants are three layer as well, with the waterproof liner being removable. I prefer waterproof on the outside, however, when adventure riding it's often slow going, or stopping, taking pictures etc, so the gear would be extremely hot.

[Maha]

Not really a review, more of a view point.
My revit pants are the bomb, best I have owned and will never go back to leather.
They are three layers and just brilliant...another view point :rolleyes:

On the Te Kuiti ride, I was glad I took my Wool lined Oil Skin vest with me...when the sun got low, so did the temp (as it would) and the vest came into its own...$80 I think that cost me, great investment.

[slider39]

Not really a review, more of a view point.
My revit pants are the bomb, best I have owned and will never go back to leather.
They are three layers and just brilliant...another view point :rolleyes:

On the Te Kuiti ride, I was glad I took my Wool lined Oil Skin vest with me...when the sun got low, so did the temp (as it would) and the vest came into its own...$80 I think that cost me, great investment.


Hi Maha, what Revit pants do you have please? I need to get some and preference has been leather up till now. What make your's so good if you don't mind me asking please?

Thanks.

[Spazman727]

What pants do you have? Nice to hear someone say they will use a leather alternative.
Slider39 just beat me to it

[Maha]

Hi Maha, what Revit pants do you have please? I need to get some and preference has been leather up till now. What make your's so good if you don't mind me asking please?

Thanks.


What pants do you have? Nice to hear someone say they will use a leather alternative.
Slider39 just beat me to it

Same as Gremlin has just bought...Revit Dakar...http://www.motomail.co.nz/estore/style/rvpadakarsh.aspx
But I am sure he bought his from here--->>http://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/10207048/Categories/motorradhosen/Motorrad-Textile-Hosen-Pants/Revit-Pants-Textile-Hosen

Where I now shop.

[nzspokes]

Same as Gremlin has just bought...Revit Dakar...http://www.motomail.co.nz/estore/style/rvpadakarsh.aspx
But I am sure he bought his from here--->>http://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/10207048/Categories/motorradhosen/Motorrad-Textile-Hosen-Pants/Revit-Pants-Textile-Hosen

Where I now shop.

I cant see why you would, price here is very close to imported price.

[Maha]

I cant see why you would, price here is very close to imported price.

You keep saying that Rob but it not the case, the dakar pants are $140 cheaper...
Prices are about 1/2 of what you pay here..yes add on the exchange rate and $17 for delivery, but you still come out better off.

[nzspokes]

You keep saying that Rob but it not the case, the dakar pants are $140 cheaper...
Prices are about 1/2 of what you pay here..yes add on the exchange rate and $17 for delivery, but you still come out better off.

So working on the current conversion rate and the $17 freight you save $26. And you dont get to try them on.

[chasio]

So working on the current conversion rate and the $17 freight you save $26. And you dont get to try them on.

The list price on fc-moto includes 19% sales tax, which is deducted before processing orders that are being sent outside the EU. Could that account for the difference in your calculations?

[nzspokes]

The list price on fc-moto includes 19% sales tax, which is deducted before processing orders that are being sent outside the EU. Could that account for the difference in your calculations?

Didnt know that, cheers. But with clothing I would buy local to ensure correct fit. More so on cheaper brands.

[Gremlin]

I have the Rev'it Sand Pants (not Dakar), have a set of Proton as well. Sand pants mated to Off Track Jacket.

spokes, Rev'it Sand Pants here retail for $499.95, they didn't have my size and I gave up getting it sorted here after a couple of months. Landed from FC-Moto for $300.70 about a week and a half later.

All previous purchases were here, but I know my sizing, and after the last mess, yeah, FC-Moto is much more appealing. Ironic that the day after placing the European order I was finally told my pants had arrived (and the day before ordering I was told it would be 2 weeks before they arrived). Highly annoying a dog attacked me the day after the pants arrived from Europe and put a couple of holes in them near the bottom of the leg :pinch:

[nzspokes]

I have the Rev'it Sand Pants (not Dakar), have a set of Proton as well. Sand pants mated to Off Track Jacket.

spokes, Rev'it Sand Pants here retail for $499.95, they didn't have my size and I gave up getting it sorted here after a couple of months. Landed from FC-Moto for $300.70 about a week and a half later.

All previous purchases were here, but I know my sizing, and after the last mess, yeah, FC-Moto is much more appealing. Ironic that the day after placing the European order I was finally told my pants had arrived (and the day before ordering I was told it would be 2 weeks before they arrived). Highly annoying a dog attacked me the day after the pants arrived from Europe and put a couple of holes in them near the bottom of the leg :pinch:

The pants Maha quoted were $299.

Dogs suck, bite it back.

All for buying overseas if theres a point to it. Parts for my car are 10% on ebay to what they are from a dealer.

[Maha]

I had previously bought a couple of items online from QMoto but thier sizing is all up boohaaaaa.
So I swore I would never buy online again.
If I need to replace any gear, it will always be Revit because I like the stuff.
You dont have to worry about size differential crap.
Same with my helmet...the question was asked 'what if it doesn't fit'?
Why wouldn't it...I always buy KBC.

[Gremlin]

The pants Maha quoted were $299.
Yeah sorry, was correcting Maha a little (as I don't have the same), but also commenting on price difference. As said, you don't pay the European tax, so the shipping is effectively free on the sticker price, plus you get a bit back. If it's under the $400 mark, then no tax here.

[Maha]

The pants Maha quoted were $299.

Dogs suck, bite it back.

All for buying overseas if theres a point to it. Parts for my car are 10% on ebay to what they are from a dealer.

Rob, they were the ones I bought.
I thought Gremlin had got the same because he had asked about them.

[Gremlin]

Same with my helmet...the question was asked 'what if it doesn't fit'?
Why wouldn't it...I always buy KBC.
Actually, one point here Maha, you can have up to 3 different shells for the 3 different markets around the world, so yes, it may not fit the same. Oval, Round and something else (I forgot what), basically because different races have different head shapes.

I'll still buy helmets here, because it's my head, need helmet to fit properly etc. But... personal opinion, everyone can do what they like.

[Maha]

Actually, one point here Maha, you can have up to 3 different shells for the 3 different markets around the world, so yes, it may not fit the same. Oval, Round and something else (I forgot what),



Square? :confused:
My new helmet is the best fitting KBC I have owned...the last three or so I have bought locally (North shore/Collage Hill and Napier)
But I understand and hear what you ar saying....I guess the XP3 suits me better that the VRs

Would have bought this if I owned a Triumph.

[nzspokes]

Actually, one point here Maha, you can have up to 3 different shells for the 3 different markets around the world, so yes, it may not fit the same. Oval, Round and something else (I forgot what), basically because different races have different head shapes.

I'll still buy helmets here, because it's my head, need helmet to fit properly etc. But... personal opinion, everyone can do what they like.

Yes, thats an issue we find with Bicycle helmets also. Good example og this is with Bell m/cycle helmets, euro ones are very different to the US market ones. Same with AGV I believe.

[Bassmatt]

I bought some Dainese pants from http://www.motoin.de/ in Germany. In the box was a return form with half dozen different boxes to tick of reasons for why you may want to return them.
I dont have the form anymore but "wrong size" was one of the options and another which amazed me was (not this wording) "I have changed my mind" !!
So apart from the time lost, sizing isnt really an issue because they will happily take the product back.
Interesting contrast to this http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/147776-The-right-sized-gloves-a-tale-of-warning
We still really lag behind in our attitude to customer service here.
Does FCmoto offer such a genorous return policy.

[Maha]

I bought some Dainese pants from http://www.motoin.de/ in Germany. In the box was a return form with half dozen different boxes to tick of reasons for why you may want to return them.
I dont have the form anymore but "wrong size" was one of the options and another which amazed me was (not this wording) "I have changed my mind" !!
So apart from the time lost, sizing isnt really an issue because they will happily take the product back.
Interesting contrast to this http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/147776-The-right-sized-gloves-a-tale-of-warning
We still really lag behind in our attitude to customer service here.
Does FCmoto offer such a genorous return policy.

Yes they do...and the 'wrong size' thing is covered.

[Gremlin]

We still really lag behind in our attitude to customer service here.
Does FCmoto offer such a genorous return policy.
Pretty much. You can also cancel the order up to 14 days after sending it out (or receiving - can't remember which). Obviously return costs are yours.

[grbaker]

Hi Maha

I have a Rev'it Ignition that I brought 3-4 years ago to do a trip around the top of Oz... work really well being so well ventilated and allso to keep the cold of the mornings out with its liners.

Since then I use it for summer rides around NZ.. but its not the best a keeping the rain out (as you said 'so so') and it is no where warm enough to ride in winter.

I have had any parts or caps fall off and I just re-waterproofed the Water Proof liner with NikWax Textile waterproofing stuff (from camping stores).

A Rev'It Sand jacket is next on my list for all season riding in NZ.

[Maha]

Hi Maha

I have a Rev'it Ignition that I brought 3-4 years ago to do a trip around the top of Oz... work really well being so well ventilated and allso to keep the cold of the mornings out with its liners.

Since then I use it for summer rides around NZ.. but its not the best a keeping the rain out (as you said 'so so') and it is no where warm enough to ride in winter.

I have had any parts or caps fall off and I just re-waterproofed the Water Proof liner with NikWax Textile waterproofing stuff (from camping stores).

A Rev'It Sand jacket is next on my list for all season riding in NZ.

Yeah its time for another jacket, was a mistake paying so much for a jacket that offered so much, but falls short of that expectation.
Anne and I both bought one each about a year ago..we thought it be would the perfect year round jacket for the commute to work...but Anne wears her textile jacket more often.
Still, we both agree that its a great summer jacket and that fine..now where that shopping list?...:corn:

[Oakie]

I've had my Rev'it Dragon jacket for a month now and I love it. Also bought some really comfy boots and great fitting short wrist gloves and they were both Rev'it brand too. Bought all three by comform level and 'fit for purpose' and just happened that all three were Rev'it.

[rphenix]

Revit H20 jacket and pants combo is great. Easy to put on, even on on the side of the road if need be (the velcro flaired pants in particular). Same reason I would avoid rain gear not expressly made for motorcycling, putting that stuff on over your boots can be darn hard work in the rain.

My experience is, regardless of how waterproof your regular gear is supposed to be it only lasts so long in a real strong downpour and heavy wind so far nothing gets through the the overpants and jacket by revit.

[jasonzc]

I have the ignition jacket and it seems to work for me so far.. even in heavy downpours!

Sometimes if i dont tuck my shirt in properly, i get wet on the side near my kidneys only..

Highly recommend if you can get for cheaper... Costed an arm and a let, even after discount :no:

[GrayWolf]

Between my partner and I we have tried jackets and pants from Mobig, to Revit, dainese, Ixon, Teknic, Hein gierick etc.
What it really seems to come down to, is you get what you pay for.. I like Ixon gear but the supply seems intermittent. Ixon also manufacture ski and cold weather gear so have a lot of experience dealing with cold and wet environments. I found Strada pants/jackets quite good. Joe Rocket quality has improved substantially over the recent years and my summer jacket cordura/leather mix works very well.
The biggest issue we find is the different manufacturers sizing system, one makers 3xl is anothers medium, grrrrrr!

[Maha]

I have the ignition jacket and it seems to work for me so far.. even in heavy downpours!

Sometimes if i dont tuck my shirt in properly, i get wet on the side near my kidneys only..

Highly recommend if you can get for cheaper... Costed an arm and a let, even after discount :no:

My main concern was that, the amount that you pay for the supposed right gear can get outragous. (in NZ)
Especially when it turns out not to be the case (right gear for the job)
The cut and style of the jacket is (for me) very very good.
I may opt for a textile jacket yet, for the cooler/wetter months, dont know.
Revit Raptor $266 or the Navigator and or Nevada @ $330.

[Oscar]

I bought a Rev It jacket and after 5 to 6 months of some pretty tough riding, the flappy wrist thingo fell off and some stitching went in the pocket. I took it back to the dealer (Boyds) who sent it back to the importer.

They replaced it. No argument, just "..what colour would you like?"
Great.

[Devil]

Have had rev-it Sand jacket, and proton pants for a while. Sand jacket was great, but died an abrasive death in a crash (did its job).
I now have the Rev-it Defender Goretex jacket and pants. Fan-freakin-tastic. The outer layer is treated so it doesn't get waterlogged, and it has independent goretex liners which are guaranteed to keep you dry. Actually guaranteed.
Very happy.

Just dont look at the price in NZ.

[Oakie]

Put my liner in my Rev'it Dragon this morning as it was cold. Yummy. Very cosy on the ride in. Loviong my Rev'it.

[Andy67]

I am a big fan of Revit gear...last year I bought a Revit Ignition Jacket.
It seemed to me at the time, that it was the best on offer, as it had removable quilt liner/waterproof liner and would be a great summer jacket...a prime 3-1 Jacket.
I thought I was buying a waterproof Jacket...but it is just the liner that is waterproof, not the jacket.
And the liner is so so at best.
Well, I have had it back a repair (albeit a small one) and ....when removing the removable liners, some of the plastic domes part company with each other…not really worth the money paid in hindsight. NZ$699 ….AUD$373
Waterproof?..no not really. All in all it’s a very good summer jacket.

There is the all new Revit Ignition 2 jacket out now but, I have my sights on another.
The Revit Phoenix Waterproof Jacket..AUD$386.00

Sales pitch…
The PHOENIX jacket offers the same functionalities as the popular IGNITION jacket yet with a sportier cut. Mesh panels on the arms, back, and chest of this ventilated jacket keep you cool in warm weather, while the 3-layer membrane functions as a wind barrier to keep you dry when the rain starts falling.

I will probably be buying the same problem but won’t be spending as much.
The big difference is...the Pheonix is a waterproof Jacket.
The Ignition are a good Jacket, good fit etc, and I have seen a few of them being worn, just not worth the money you pay here in NZ in my opinion.

I've got a spidi gt and its done well, cost a shit load more, maybe that's the diff mate?