Boots or gloves?

[Smifffy]

The good ole yellow pvc overtrou...

What, no plastic bags??

And as for waterproof motorcycle pants, they're a myth, I tells ya, like the loch ness monster or big foot, except in a far off land where everything is made of goretex and everyone can afford $1000 + pants...

Rainsuit?

[bosslady]

Incontinence sucks aye?

That's what pull ups are for. I'm a big girl now.

What, no plastic bags??

And as for waterproof motorcycle pants, they're a myth, I tells ya, like the loch ness monster or big foot, except in a far off land where everything is made of goretex and everyone can afford $1000 + pants...

Rainsuit?

Nah I have a rainsuit, remember? just a pain in the ass to put it on!

[nerrrd]

Nah I have a rainsuit, remember? just a pain in the ass to put it on!

I do remember, I was wondering...and yeah I wasn't all that unhappy when the zip broke on mine so I didn't have to keep struggling with a onesie.

[Subike]

What, no plastic bags??

And as for waterproof motorcycle pants, they're a myth, I tells ya, like the loch ness monster or big foot, except in a far off land where everything is made of goretex and everyone can afford $1000 + pants...

Rainsuit?

Bullshit,
I rode all the way from Christchurch to Balclutha into a southerly rainstorm 5 hours on the road, one stop at Omarama
Arrived dry as under my thinsulate 100% waterproof rain gear. ( http://www.betacraft.co.nz/products/rainwear/techniflex )
Wearing my Thinsulate Gloves which have built in plastic mitten covers, Oxford hand grips kept me warm.
My Muckboot waterproof fully insulated boots (http://www.muckbootcompany.com/Pages/default.aspx)
$300 for the boots, $300 for the rain gear $150 for the gloves...
There is no need to get wet or cold if you buy the right gear for the right job.

[nerrrd]

Bullshit,
I rode all the way from Christchurch to Balclutha into a southerly rainstorm 5 hours on the road, one stop at Omarama
Arrived dry as under my thinsulate 100% waterproof rain gear. ( http://www.betacraft.co.nz/products/rainwear/techniflex )
Wearing my Thinsulate Gloves which have built in plastic mitten covers, Oxford hand grips kept me warm.
My Muckboot waterproof fully insulated boots (http://www.muckbootcompany.com/Pages/default.aspx)
$300 for the boots, $300 for the rain gear $150 for the gloves...
There is no need to get wet or cold if you buy the right gear for the right job.

Technically not motorcycle pants, but looks like good stuff; I sit corrected.

I think my point was that the only way to be dry is to wear something waterproof on top, despite the m/cycle clothing industry's claims that their gear is "100% waterproof" - at the cheaper end, anyway.

[bluninja]

Nah I have a rainsuit, remember? just a pain in the ass to put it on!

So what's the difficulty in getting the rainsuit on? I used to have one with a long diagonal zip and kept it with a couple of carrier bags. Slap the carrier bags over your boots and they slide really easy through legs of the suit (without getting dirt and wet from your boots) and then the rest is easy.

Hmmmmm maybe I should get some leathers and a rainsuit instead of textile next time.

[bosslady]

So what's the difficulty in getting the rainsuit on? I used to have one with a long diagonal zip and kept it with a couple of carrier bags. Slap the carrier bags over your boots and they slide really easy through legs of the suit (without getting dirt and wet from your boots) and then the rest is easy.

Hmmmmm maybe I should get some leathers and a rainsuit instead of textile next time.

it's nice to not have to have to take my rainsuit with me places *just in case* it rains

[Maha]

So what's the difficulty in getting the rainsuit on? I used to have one with a long diagonal zip and kept it with a couple of carrier bags. Slap the carrier bags over your boots and they slide really easy through legs of the suit (without getting dirt and wet from your boots) and then the rest is easy.

Hmmmmm maybe I should get some leathers and a rainsuit instead of textile next time.

I had one until recently, it was bit of a hash to get on, Anne had to help me
I once took it with me on a trip to Rotorua, started out sunny etc but part way down SH27 the sky turned nasty...it was so bad that I could hardly see. Spotted a driveway with a large overhanging tree. Good place to stop and put the rain suit on. Much harder to do in wet leathers!
They are brilliant things though.

I now own a $79 rain jacket which 100% waterproof/keeps out the wind chill etc.

[Taxythingy]

I think my point was that the only way to be dry is to wear something waterproof on top, despite the m/cycle clothing industry's claims that their gear is "100% waterproof" - at the cheaper end, anyway.

Thought my 10yr old KBC touring pants did a blimmin' mint job in the downpour 2 weeks ago. They would have been under $200. Too bad the period jacket sucked water faster than a roll of paper towels. It's in the wash now with some of Granger's finest.

My brand new Axo Q GT boots almost lived up to their waterproof claim - 8 out of 10. Gearshift pad not fully sealed.

[Mushu]

I've got Kathmandu waterproof pants that I wear over my kevlar jeans, they work awesome, I can ride for hours and stay dry (as long a I stay out of deep puddles while trail riding) they even cover the tongue and laces of my work boots and keep my socks dry, in the rain the only part that gets wet is my collar and sleeves cos my dririder jacket isn't perfect.

[Ragingrob]

I don't think size 41 mens is the same as a 41 womens? I can fit a 41 womens but 40 is more like my size.

I believe that European sizing is the same for men/women as it's based on a standard measurement.

But if you're a 40 anyway then yeah they may be a little big...

[Banditbandit]

Bullshit,
I rode all the way from Christchurch to Balclutha into a southerly rainstorm 5 hours on the road, one stop at Omarama
... There is no need to get wet or cold if you buy the right gear for the right job.

I think five hours is excellent waterproofing for riding gear .. Last time I bought a new jacket I asked the salesman "How waterproof is it?' He said "About five hours" .. so I bought the jacket .. and yes .. after six hours of riding in the rain I was getting a little wet ...

So .. just how waterproof is your wet weather gear? About five hours that you know of ... wouild it have done six? Or Seven? Or more ???

I dunno - I doubt it . there is no such thing as truly waterproof gear so far as I have seen ..

[p.dath]

...
So .. just how waterproof is your wet weather gear? About five hours that you know of ... wouild it have done six? Or Seven? Or more ???
...

I get about 20 minutes out of my leathers, so I plan my riding around that. If I think it is going to later longer I put a wet weather suit over the top of the leathers.