Wet weather gear?

[TheDoctor]

Having got completely soaked through yesterday what options should I look at for wet gear ? I personally, prefer ATGATT so what could you guys recommend for waterproof gear ?

Thanks

[Katman]

Having got completely soaked through yesterday what options should I look at for wet gear ? I personally, prefer ATGATT so what could you guys recommend for waterproof gear ?

Thanks

There are one or two piece rain suits that can be worn over your riding gear.

[skippa1]

There are one or two piece rain suits that can be worn over your riding gear.

Thats what have. It works very well.

[Milts]

I'm with the others. I use RJay's two piece stuff.

Some codura gear is somewhat waterproof but pretty incomparable after a few hours in the rain, and also probably not as safe as high quality leather gear with wets over the top.

[steve_t]

There are one or two piece rain suits that can be worn over your riding gear.

Agree with Katman

[Blackbird]

Totally agree with what's been said. Also, Rain-off overmitts are 100% effective and don't cost the earth either. Link here: http://www.rain-off.com/

Before switching to Rain-off, I'd tried a range of expensive waterproof gloves and not only was their ability to keep water out debatable, I didn't feel I had the best control due to them being bulky.

[skippa1]

I'm with the others. I use RJay's two piece stuff.

Some codura gear is somewhat waterproof but pretty incomparable after a few hours in the rain, and also probably not as safe as high quality leather gear with wets over the top.

yeah yeah......thats the one, Rjays two piece. Works a treat.

[Hitcher]

I buy my rainproof overs from outdoors stores, because I've found that it's way better than what "motorcycle" gear manufacturers make. I'm currently using a Timberland jacket and leggings. Waterproof, breathable, packable. Completely. I suspect that there are other outdoors gear manufacturers who make stuff that's similarly good as Timberland.

Otherwise there's the Warehouse's magic yellow stuff. Waterproof but not breathable. However it is low-cost.

[TheDoctor]

Hey, thanks guys....

Will have a look out over the weekend for some waterproofs.. guess Kathmandu or elsewhere would be good for that ...

[FJRider]

I dont need water-proof gear ... I live in Central Otago ... never rains ...


does get a bit ... COOL though ....

ahhhhhhh ... such is paradise ...

[Mom]

I buy my rainproof overs from outdoors stores...

Otherwise there's the Warehouse's magic yellow stuff. Waterproof but not breathable. However it is low-cost.

I would recommend a bit better than RedShed Shit. Local Farm Supplies have great wet weather gear, only one draw back. You make this swishing sound when you walk around. Having said that, you are dry as a bone, and in my experience, even at a biker pub no one laughs at you. You gain RESPECT for wearing something so dorky

[FJRider]

... in my experience, even at a biker pub no one laughs at you. You gain RESPECT for wearing something so dorky

When it's raining ... EVERYBODY (apart from other bikers) laughs at bikers ...

[Mom]

I buy my rainproof overs....

Teach me to not pay attention. Laugh like hell about my bling...

And then laugh some more...

I will explain next time we meet

When it's raining ... EVERYBODY (apart from other bikers) laughs at bikers ...

NOBODY laughs at me

Yeah right. Actually, I get more comments about keeping myself safe than anything else. Recently got laughed at for looking so "well wrapped up". I own that, disguises the amount of weight I have gained

[dogsnbikes]

I have a two piece that I through over my leathers......haven't needed too use it with my RST textile's

Just remember what ever the wet weather gear you have... its handy too carry a plastic shopping bag with you,Just place it over your boot or glove,it will make it alot easier too get your gear on

[baptist]

When it's raining ... EVERYBODY (apart from other bikers) laughs at bikers ...

Amen to that brother...

I rode through that wind and rain earlier this week, everything got wet (my overs are from the warehouse), I thought I would be clever and wear cordura under it for "double" waterproofing, it got through the lot, time for some better stuff me thinks. I think I will look at an outward bound store then and try their stuff over my leathers.