Winter rain gear choices?

**avimistry** · 9th November 2014, 12:22

Hi guys,

Just want to know your take on 1Tonne gear (quality,fit, effectiveness)? I'm looking at the textile winter/rain jacket, pants, gloves. Fully waterproof, thermal lining, CE armour, and really good prices. What more could you want right...

Had a look at the Dririder stuff but I find the fit leaning more towards the touring style. RST have a more sporty profile but there's just too much happening. I'm basically looking for a 4 season alternative to my current street/track leathers.

Cheers.

**The End** · 9th November 2014, 17:02

Check this thread out about the 1Tonne gear:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...32-1Tonne-gear

**avimistry** · 9th November 2014, 17:45

Originally Posted by The End

Check this thread out about the 1Tonne gear:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...32-1Tonne-gear

Thanks for that. Answered all my questions. Was looking at the Terminator WP Jacket but would rather go for a WP membrane than liner. So the Rapid Jacket it is.

**avimistry** · 9th November 2014, 21:01

Guys, I just thought I'd mention my current rain/cold setup. Usually thermals, work clothes, Astars gp leather jacket and gloves, Revit wind H2O overjacket and acid rain overpants, and a pair of TCX WP half boots.

The Revit stuff does 100% as they say. The jacket is wind and rain proof but has no thermal lining. The pants are rain proof only. So if you're looking for basic/emergency overwear then I highly recommend them.

The TCX boots (x square sport) are a great Italian product at a good price point. Good casual/everyday half boot, good level of protection, and looks the part.

Now the Astars. They're Astars.. need I say more?.. Great products, once they break in. Just keep in mind that the gp range is highly technical (as it should be) TRACK/spirited riding wear, and definitely not for everyday/commuting.

So that brings me onto my search for a 4 season sport/street setup. Wind-, cold-, rain-proof, good level of armour, and snug fitting yet comfortable to wear everyday. And the 1Tonne range seems to tick all the boxes.

**Banditbandit** · 10th November 2014, 13:15

Strange time of the year to be asking about wet weather and winter gear ..

**Tazz** · 10th November 2014, 13:33

Originally Posted by Banditbandit

Strange time of the year to be asking about wet weather and winter gear ..

Should be on sale. Good time to buy.

**avimistry** · 10th November 2014, 17:57

Strange time?? Not for the weather Auckland has had over the past two weeks. And after a great weekend the rain's about to drop by once again.

Yeah, great deals on winter gear. Picked up the Revit over- jacket and pants for $120. As I mentioned, it does the job but is a pain to carry around and then have to jump into when the weather goes south. I prefer the put it on once and forget about it type.

**GrayWolf** · 11th November 2014, 11:23

I've got the Macna 2 piece rain suit and the Spidi ovegloves....
with the seams etc the gloves will let water through eventually after 'some' regular usage,, the Macna's? I used over the last winter, including some longer rides... they held up fine.. eventual water ingress was from the typical spots.. (down the back of the neck etc)