Wet-weather gear...

[Gummie]

Have done a search in case someone asks.

Looking to get some wet weather gear, the person buying has no budget so i can get what i need.
My gear currently is dririder which of course is not.:angry2:
Would i be better to get new wet weather pants and jacket.:woohoo:

Or other options i have seen are the wet weather floro gear to wear over top.

I am going to get some warehouse pants for the bike in case i get caught out.:cold:

But if its raining or i know i am going to have to wear it what are some options?

Of course best places to the the said gear of course!:yes:

Thank you for your input

[TLDV8]

Or other options i have seen are the wet weather floro gear to wear over top.



I have had very good results from Frog Toggs.

http://www.froggtoggs.com/

[Gummie]

Looks cool. But i dont have a credit card.
any where in nz do this stuff
thanks for that

[Elysium]

I've discovered that the one piece suits leak badly, well in my case water builds up on the folds near my stomach and crotch area and go through the zipper.

[Radar]

Have done a search in case someone asks.

Looking to get some wet weather gear, the person buying has no budget so i can get what i need.


The best wet weather gear is Oringi, or equivalent such as Betacraft's Techniflex gear. You can find Techiflex at farming shops such as Elders and Farmlands. Oringi has online ordering.

For details see my thread here: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=94702

[YellowDog]

I have found that the cheap stuff always tears. I presently wear (today) a long waterproof jacket and pants over my bike suit. After riding for 4 hours out in the rain, I was completely dry. I don't know the make, but I will post it when I find out.

[Gummie]

awesome guys i do see that most of you opt for the over garments rather than having a set of dry riding gear.
maybe its a myth that it exists.
I do have a profarm store around the corner from work will have to check it out on monday.
:calm:

[paturoa]

I bought a 2 piece Teknic over from Motomail outlet - cheap as chips.

Totaly rain proof but also keeps in sweat so after a full day riding I'm damp. Also a lot warmer.

It has lasted about 4 seasons so far and rolls up real small. I got the XXL so it fits over my existing road gear. The only extra thing I do is "high rider" the trou so that the crotch doesn't have too much stress and pull apart.

[ajturbo]

i used to have the techniflex gear.... untill i stood to close to the header pipes... just before a ride.... dam one leg wet..lol

but they are GREAT.. i used to wear them in the milking shed, they can handle a hosing down ( which nearly blew me off my feet!!!) and still not get wet..!!!

they stretch in all the right places

[Radar]

i used to have the techniflex gear.... untill i stood to close to the header pipes... just before a ride.... dam one leg wet..lol

but they are GREAT.. i used to wear them in the milking shed, they can handle a hosing down ( which nearly blew me off my feet!!!) and still not get wet..!!!

they stretch in all the right places


The Techniflex material is amazing. Compared to other wet weather gear it has a soft feel, stretchable, and can withstand a heavy force of water without leaking. Primarily designed for farmers, it has to be tough. The problem with motorcycle wet weather gear (to wear over bike jackets and pants) is that it is usually made of nylon with an inner waterproof coating which eventually cracks and leaks.

Farm supply shops also have Techniflex over mits, around $40. Rainoff (http://www.rain-off.com/) gloves (mits) are designed for motorcyclists but the farm mits appear to be very similar except that they have an added thin fleece-like lining.

[AgroMSMC1%]

Good old Gortex....ya just cant beat it...

[Moki]

Rev'it H20 rainshell top will keep dry for less than $150. Can't vouch for bottoms though.

[vifferman]

Motoline gear (if you can still get it) is good, and cheap. I've got some Motoline overtrou that are still good after 8 years or thereabouts. They're plasticised nylon, with sealed seams. Wish I'd bought the matching jacket at the time.

[NZsarge]

I have had very good results from Frog Toggs.

http://www.froggtoggs.com/
That stuff looks like the ticket, how did you get ahold of it (did you buy it in NZ?) and how much was it?

Rev'it H20 rainshell top will keep dry for less than $150. Can't vouch for bottoms though.

I have one of these but ultimately it's too small for me, as in it's awkward to get on but once on it's all good until I have to take it off <_<.
Good product though, if I were a regular sized person i'd be pretty happy with the over jacket, did'nt cost the earth either.

[Gummie]

Ok on saturday went and bought wet weather gear from profarm in papakura.
$150 for the jacket $110 for the pants.
Fit comfortably over rideing gear but it hasnot rain at an apropriate time to try it out yet.
Techniflex is the brand name is good for farm gear but got recommended to me as good riding gear will post when i get a chance to try it out

[TLDV8]

That stuff looks like the ticket, how did you get ahold of it (did you buy it in NZ?) and how much was it?


I think around US$49 + post off US Ebay,i am going to get another larger set that will fit over my off road gear.

http://stores.shop.ebay.com/save-BIG-outdoors__W0QQ_armrsZ1QQ_fsubZ2

These are family folk,great to deal with although post costs generally have gone up out of the USA.