Wet weather riding gear

**Keystone19** · 29th March 2007, 17:11

Time for a poll.

Do you prefer waterproof cordura or leather with a rain suit over the top in rainy weather?

I'm just going through this debate at the moment as my Spidi cordura trousers have finally gone beyond the point of waterproofing. I was considering going for a 2 piece leather riding suit and just getting waterproofs to go over the top. One reason was because I think leather is safer than cordura, but waterproof cordura is just so easy...

Thoughts?

**yungatart** · 29th March 2007, 17:13

I have both and I don't really care which one I wear as long as I stay dry....not much help to you really, sorry.

**mstriumph** · 29th March 2007, 17:16

wet weather? my preferred option is the car

..... must be getting old ...

**Bloody Mad Woman (BMW)** · 29th March 2007, 17:17

I have been tossing up on cordura pants myself, however my spidi jacket, after 7 years, plus a couple of "offs" is torn and has lost its waterproofing so I better replace that first. But I have a rainsuit which is wonderful - feel like an elephant in it but who cares rather be dry!!

**MidnightMike** · 29th March 2007, 17:19

Originally Posted by mstriumph

wet weather? my preferred option is the car

Im just gald i get a free bus to school

**MyGSXF:Me** · 29th March 2007, 17:21

Yeah.. I have my leathers.. which are by far the safest..

plus a good, & slightly padded wet weather 2 piece suit to go over the top.. look like Mrs Mitchelin..

but hey.. I'm warm & dry on the inside!

**The Stranger:Me** · 29th March 2007, 17:22

Leather is good.
Takes half an hour of light/medium raing to penetrate it anyway, so most times you don't need wets.

I have a Shift jacket that I can put on over the top with my helmet on in a few seconds and a cheap pair of vented leggings from the warehouse. Both the jacket and leggings fit under the seat.

Damn site easier than a one piece rain suit.

**The Stranger:Me** · 29th March 2007, 17:23

Originally Posted by Bloody Mad Woman (BMW)

I have been tossing up on cordura pants myself

You have???

**Street Gerbil** · 29th March 2007, 17:26

Dririder summer mesh jacket with nylon waterproof layer works fine for me.

**RC1** · 29th March 2007, 17:27

IS IT RAINING

**Macktheknife** · 29th March 2007, 17:29

Personally I prefer Cordura if I am going to be out in the weather for any length of time, if it is just a short rain while out riding leather is fine. However, if I have to tour in the rain I really want to be in Cordura because even after 6 hours in pissing rain, I am still warm and dry.

**Krusti** · 29th March 2007, 17:37

Up untill this year have always worn leather with oil skin vest and thrown on wet weather gear when needed. Normally too lazy to stop and got home wet!

Splashed out this year on a pair of Spidi GT pants. Expensive, but after using them on some long wet trips I love them. Only problem is that I hate how they slide around with the liner in. Have not used the liner since new and can only imagine that it would only be needed in the most severe cold.

Was wanting a Spidi GT jacket but there is not an xxl in the country. Spidi have decided that we kiwis should be reminded how fat we are so all thier sizes are at least one size up. Got a good price on a Spidi Mile jacket. Very dry and warm. Allthough I would still love a GT jacket.

Only problem I have is that I sweat easily and on a warm day I sweat like crazy inside the jacket and end up riding with the cuffs unzipped and neck a little open. In hot weather the inside of the jacket with liner out feels like plastic. Have started wearing a Merino wool long sleeve singlet underneath and though this seems like a silly idea in the warm I find it keeps the sweat away the best.

Textile jackets don't look as cool as leather but the older I get the less I care.

**kiwifruit** · 29th March 2007, 17:40

Originally Posted by Keystone19

Time for a poll.

Do you prefer waterproof cordura or leather with a rain suit over the top in rainy weather?

I'm just going through this debate at the moment as my Spidi cordura trousers have finally gone beyond the point of waterproofing. I was considering going for a 2 piece leather riding suit and just getting waterproofs to go over the top. One reason was because I think leather is safer than cordura, but waterproof cordura is just so easy...

Thoughts?

One piece leathers, as long its not cold.

**James Deuce** · 29th March 2007, 17:42

How about, "None of the options listed"?

**Ixion** · 29th March 2007, 17:43

Originally Posted by Speedie

I used to always use cordura in the rain. Until I rode back from Loose bruces funeral. It is fine in light to medium density rain for short to moderate periods. But heavy rain for any period, nothing is better than a one piece rain suit over leathers. Get a dear one, cause they have hidden vents that dont let water in (under a series of flaps etc), and a neat diagonal zip system that channels water away to the side of you.
Boots... well thats a different story.

No such thing as waterproof boots. Like an honest politician - possible in theory but never seen in this world

What you need are GAITERS. From your friendly Army Surplus store, opposite the billboard of the ho with the hootin' honkers. Just run a cord from your dick to the front brake lever, and you'll be certain to stop in the right place.