Waterproof textile trousers for under $200 - recommendations needed

[yevjenko]

Howzit!

my 10 year old textile trousers have now given up the ghost so it's time to get some new ones.

I need textile pants for under two hundy, that's not going to have my balls sitting a freezing swimming pool by the time I get to work (bike is an all year round commuter).

There seems to be a lot around for this price bracket so looking for recommendations - what sayest the great kb?

Chur!

[Erelyes]

Howzit!

my 10 year old textile trousers have now given up the ghost so it's time to get some new ones.

I need textile pants for under two hundy, that's not going to have my balls sitting a freezing swimming pool by the time I get to work (bike is an all year round commuter).

There seems to be a lot around for this price bracket so looking for recommendations - what sayest the great kb?

Chur!

1tonne.co.nz

Just got a Commander jacket from them and I'm happy with it (yet to go through anything torrential, but survived drizzle just fine and it's nice and warm)

Would avoid Dririder 'Blizzard'. Good winter pants, but unbearably hot in summer and no ventilation or the like.

[yevjenko]

mmm. good feedback. summer wouldn't be a problem as i have other pants i can use then.

I know about 1tonne, but i don't know anyone who is using their pants throughout winter.

Dry balls is the aim!

[Trade_nancy]

Buffalo.
Online or from shop at Foxton.

[rustyrobot]

Buffalo.
Online or from shop at Foxton.

Have you used the Buffalo gear? They are the only people who sell kid's sized road gear so was thinking about getting some for my son and wondering about quality. Be keen to hear your feedback if you've tried them.


Hey Mr soggy balls - how about getting some waterproof over-trou. You could get some nice plastic ones in industrial yellow to go over your summer pants. Dryness, visibility and high fashion. I have some dri-rider over pants that work well, but you needn't get motorbike specific ones. http://www.norjo.co.nz/product.php?id_product=20156

Some have even used the ones from the warehouse with good results.

[yevjenko]

Yeah, I'm just about to head out to the ware-whare now to see what they have there.

the balls were well and truly bathed this week in the downpours, and then you turn a corner and the water decides to go down the legs and fill the boots

[yevjenko]

Buffalo.
Online or from shop at Foxton.

Which ones? Buffalo do a big range.

[rustyrobot]

Oh, and if you're looking for something for your hands, you won't do better than http://www.rain-off.com/Buy_Products.php

If the red shed doesn't have anything suitable, try a safety shop.

[yevjenko]

hands are fine actually - got some 14 year old shoei's that are just awesome, warm and dry despite ripped outers.

As a temporary measure got some 29 dollar over trous from the shed of redness, but still want some proper new kecks

[Swoop]

Give up on textile trousers.

Wear your leathers but get a set of waterproof overtrou to wear over the top. Revit do a great set that packs down to a very small package that can sit in your carrybag for times when needed.
http://www.motomail.co.nz/estore/style/repaacidrain.aspx

I've been using these for the past winters and they are brilliant! Textile jacket on top = no worries!

[Devil]

For under $200 you wont get truly waterproof motorcycle pants. If you want to spend that little just make sure you get a decent pair of overpants, PVC even if you don't care about breathability.

[Trade_nancy]

Have you used the Buffalo gear? They are the only people who sell kid's sized road gear so was thinking about getting some for my son and wondering about quality. Be keen to hear your feedback if you've tried them.


Hey Mr soggy balls - how about getting some waterproof over-trou. You could get some nice plastic ones in industrial yellow to go over your summer pants. Dryness, visibility and high fashion. I have some dri-rider over pants that work well, but you needn't get motorbike specific ones. http://www.norjo.co.nz/product.php?id_product=20156

Some have even used the ones from the warehouse with good results.

Yep - the missus and I have a 4 year old set of trou and jackets...still going. Not waterproof though. I didn't expect they would be. But their range may extend to that - I dunno. From experience - waterproof and motorcycle trou - are pretty much mutually exclusive terms.

[Hinny]

For under $200 you wont get truly waterproof motorcycle pants. If you want to spend that little just make sure you get a decent pair of overpants, PVC even if you don't care about breathability.

Oilskin are the best. Ask anybody with any brains. If they disagree .....
Textile / Goretex et al are good in the short term. As soon as they get dirty.... they're going to leak.
Pvc will keep you bone dry if it is cold and pissing down. Wet through if it clears up and gets hot. They do not breathe.

[yevjenko]

Oil skin is not an option. Just textile. My current textiles have lasted me ten years but now they are getting past it

sent from my phone (so scuze auto correct typos)

[Waihou Thumper]

Buy some storm proof yachting overalls - salopettes...
I have some, awesome...
Used salopettes for tramping over the years.
I figure that when looking for wet weather clothing, go to the experienced people...
Farmers, Yachties etc. Target their clothing.
It works...

[GrayWolf]

like you I'm a year rounder...
it's the old old story, you get what you pay for. Nothing is totally waterproof, even Oilskins etc will eventually allow water in.. at the neck, cuffs etc, if exposed long enough and in hard enough rain.

I have had most brands from Mobig to Technic, some are simply useless.... Iconsider any jacket of pants leaving me wet in light/moderate rain between lower hutt and wellington as 'pathetic'.. and there's quite a few brands I would place in that category.
Ixon, technic, Spool, Spidi etc are the better brands, Macna seemed reasonable.....

I'd agree with another poster, get good abrasion resistant pants and I have the Macna 2 piece rain suit, it performed very well in April on a weeks holiday. The very week it rained quite hard every day!!

[yevjenko]

like you I'm a year rounder...
it's the old old story, you get what you pay for. Nothing is totally waterproof, even Oilskins etc will eventually allow water in.. at the neck, cuffs etc, if exposed long enough and in hard enough rain.

I have had most brands from Mobig to Technic, some are simply useless.... Iconsider any jacket of pants leaving me wet in light/moderate rain between lower hutt and wellington as 'pathetic'.. and there's quite a few brands I would place in that category.
Ixon, technic, Spool, Spidi etc are the better brands, Macna seemed reasonable.....

I'd agree with another poster, get good abrasion resistant pants and I have the Macna 2 piece rain suit, it performed very well in April on a weeks holiday. The very week it rained quite hard every day!!

Awesome response GW. Exactly what I was looking for. Any experience of the speed-x brand?