Wet weather gear options?

**centaurus** · 3rd May 2012, 14:01

I gave up on one piece suits miself. Thought it was a good idea originally but the strain it puts on various muscles when riding on a sports bike was too much, especially when you're riding in the rain for 6-8 hours (most I've done was 12 hours in the rain).

You can't beat two piece for confort and if it's the right product it will keep you just as dry.

As for gloves, after multiple pairs of "winter and waterproof" gloves, I've given up. There is no such thing as a waterproof glove. I've switched to rainoff overgolves that allows me to ride in the pouring rain for hours and hours and still have dry hands. Moverover they seem to keep the warmth enough to allow me to use my summer gloves which give better feel of the controls.

**crash99** · 24th May 2012, 21:13

Yep, I gave up on one piece too. I swore by Revit gear, but recently (after myRevit zip came unzipped - permanently) got an RJays jacket. Its a bit heavier duty than some but this is a good thing. Waterproof, flexible, comfortable and a good price. You can't beat the proper bike stuff - forget cheap Warehouse crap - you get what you pay for. I ride 2000k/month, done 90,000 in past 3 years, every weekday and looooong tours. Gloves are not waterproof - get the Rainoff ones like the man says. And some xCover Spidi overboots if you do the real long haul, come what may rides. Nothing worse than wet boots.
Get out there and into it!

Originally Posted by centaurus

I gave up on one piece suits miself. Thought it was a good idea originally but the strain it puts on various muscles when riding on a sports bike was too much, especially when you're riding in the rain for 6-8 hours (most I've done was 12 hours in the rain).

You can't beat two piece for confort and if it's the right product it will keep you just as dry.

As for gloves, after multiple pairs of "winter and waterproof" gloves, I've given up. There is no such thing as a waterproof glove. I've switched to rainoff overgolves that allows me to ride in the pouring rain for hours and hours and still have dry hands. Moverover they seem to keep the warmth enough to allow me to use my summer gloves which give better feel of the controls.

**Subike** · 24th May 2012, 21:18

want waterproof boots?
Have a look at
"muck Boots"
not the normal boot you might find for sale, but god they are warm as in any weather, water proof and comfortable .
sadly they offer no protection other than water proofing, would not be much better than sneekers in a bike incident.
But I wear them in winter, and have never had cold or wet feet, even in a foot of snow.

**centaurus** · 25th May 2012, 10:27

Originally Posted by Subike

want waterproof boots?
Have a look at
"muck Boots"
not the normal boot you might find for sale, but god they are warm as in any weather, water proof and comfortable .
sadly they offer no protection other than water proofing, would not be much better than sneekers in a bike incident.
But I wear them in winter, and have never had cold or wet feet, even in a foot of snow.

I don't get water in my boots (unless I am riding in boots full of holes) so I don't need over-boots. Recently I've ridden over 10 hours in the rain and my boots were still dry at the end. Then again, I am riding a busa most days and the weather protection around the lower legs is quite good on this bike, so there's not much water that makes it close to my boots.

**vifferman** · 31st May 2012, 22:16

Originally Posted by davebullet

I have one of these jackets, married with REVIT pants:

http://www.motomail.co.nz/estore/style/rvjkwindh20.aspx

Even better - the above jacket is on sale at motomail - a bargain at the price.

The jacket is an excellent windbreaker as well as waterproof jacket. I rode back in the recent gales in Taranaki with driving rain = no leaks. Even my ipod in the outside waterproof pocket was bone dry.

Yayeah! I bought one of these a couple of weeks ago too! Eet's broollyunt!

It's specifically made to go over bike gear, so is easy as to put over my leather jacket, and it keeps out all the rain (and is stoatally windproof too!)
Now... I've just gotta replace my Motoline overpants; the waterproof membrane on the inside is starting to peel off at the bottom. (Might just buy some more; they're pretty waterproof, only $38 at Cycletreads and fold up VERY small - will fit in a large pocket, like the small one on my tankbag).