Rev-It gear 100% waterproof - my arse!

[ritchtheitch]

Hmm, I had purchased a good dririder jacket and was feeling quietly smug as I was dry as even in the dense auckland rain (at least at Auckland motorway speeds ... until I saw the post that said their waterproofing didn't last a year...!! I had to buy (non-dri-rider pants, can't even see the label telling me whose they are) pants with a reissa membrane, (short leg big waist issue.. ) and happy with those, although Mike at Mt Eden MC had given me advice to ensure I didn't stress the crotch seam when i hopped on the bike, saying that was the most common reason pants leaked..
Also scored some Ixon gloves from Mike $120 after discount, dry and warm - just wish I had those on my GPz550 in Palmerston North a few years back.. (I used to reach higher speeds) but all good so far.

[Jekkyl]

Revit Ignition Jacket and Revit Challenge Pants, rode in that downpour in Auckland yesterday, both waterproof linings in. Got totally drenched top to bottom.

I have already had the liner replaced in the pants and they are now actually worse than before, the jacket leaks all around the bottom, zips and the arms.

On the plus side, my hands were bone dry with the Revit h20 gloves.

Will be giving the retailer a call today again, most annoying thing is they always want to take the gear away for a 2+ days, so wtf are you suppose to wear in the meantime....guess everyone owns 2 lots of gear except me!

[Matt]

Hi Matt, not sure if Ive just missed the relevant post or if you havent stated but which Rev It jacket was it? I am about to upgrade all my gear and was looking at one of the top of the line Rev It jackets ($599.00) and pants to match which the dealer has stated will keep me "dry as toast" and is "the best you can get". Not sure I want to waste my money if its the same one you tried

It was the "Expedition" jacket - think it was more like $700 though?! still got the Revit "Factor" pants and they seem to be ok, although I stick on a one-piece oversuit if it's really wet now.

Just make sure they are cool about refunds if they don't work as they should - it was much more hassle than it should have been

[ital916]

My rev-it jacket is fantastic, it's warm and it keeps me 90% dry. Only downfall is that the pockets could be a bit bigger. Motorcycling is an outdoor pursuit, if i ride in rain, I don't expect to be 100% dry. 75% is good enough for me haha.

[ital916]

Revit Ignition Jacket and Revit Challenge Pants, rode in that downpour in Auckland yesterday, both waterproof linings in. Got totally drenched top to bottom.

I have already had the liner replaced in the pants and they are now actually worse than before, the jacket leaks all around the bottom, zips and the arms.

On the plus side, my hands were bone dry with the Revit h20 gloves.

Will be giving the retailer a call today again, most annoying thing is they always want to take the gear away for a 2+ days, so wtf are you suppose to wear in the meantime....guess everyone owns 2 lots of gear except me!

My friends wear the ignition, it is a fantastic jacket, they come out 90% dry. If it is a downpour, you will get wet. Like I said, motorcycling = outdoor pursuit. If it's pissing down, put on an oversuit.

[WildDuck]

I got a pair of Revit h20 gloves. During a rain, my hands stayed dry apart from some moisture, could have been extra sweat from riding in the wet.

My complaint is the suede material on the index finger is fraying to the point it exposed the waterproof layer underneath.
Took them back to Motormail, and got replacement pair, all good. Now 2nd pair are starting to fray as well after 3 months. I've narrowed it down to it catching on the velcro straps as you put them on and off. Design flaw.

When this pair wears thru i'm gonna get a different pair without that suede material. Great gloves otherwise.

[Griffin]

Not long after my last post in this thread and some online review investigating I went to Motomart in Lower Hutt and have purchased the Alpinestars Gortex Jacket and Pants. These are guaranteed 100% waterproof and so far so good. Everytime I have gone to go for a ride when its raining (to and from work) the rain has stopped and the ride home has been dry. I believe these work by omitting some anti rain high frequency gamma waves and therefore keep you 100% non wet.

Although they havent yet got rained on - they definitely keep you warm - I just wear a short sleeved shirt under my jacket and Im toasty.

No more for me

[Muppet]

Just a bit waterproof would be good! Never had any issues with my old Teknic Sprint jacket/pants

Matt

I agree and Teknic Sprint are the best fabric gear I've ever worn. My 8 year old jacket is only just starting to leak, so I bought the new stuff, have worn it in the rain and no probs. I also have a BMW rain suit which is lined and has a rubber seat to stop you from sliding around on the seat in the wet.

[cs363]

Not long after my last post in this thread and some online review investigating I went to Motomart in Lower Hutt and have purchased the Alpinestars Gortex Jacket and Pants. These are guaranteed 100% waterproof and so far so good. Everytime I have gone to go for a ride when its raining (to and from work) the rain has stopped and the ride home has been dry. I believe these work by omitting some anti rain high frequency gamma waves and therefore keep you 100% non wet.

Although they havent yet got rained on - they definitely keep you warm - I just wear a short sleeved shirt under my jacket and Im toasty.

No more for me

Awesome gear - best thing about that combo is the fact that they have a Gore-Tex membrane, independent of any warranty offered by the manufacturer Gore-Tex themselves guarantee the membrane for 5 years so you can't go too wrong!
Just a word of advice though, jackets like this are high tech and need to be cared for properly, as in cleaned properly (with a proper Gore-Tex cleaner like Sport Wash from the Sno Seal people or at worst plain soap (ie: Lux flakes) other detergents will actually block the pores in the membrane and drastically reduce its performance, while dirt build up can damage the membrane through abrasion) and dried properly after a soaking. Jackets like that usually have extra long arm zips etc to allow good air flow through the jacket to dry it out properly.
This applies to any membrane type product - most manufacturers will have their own in-house version of a Gore Tex like product and they all basically work the same, though Gore Tex is universally acknowledged as the best you can get.
I've got the Alpinestars Space Dry-Star combo which is also bloody good (Dry Star is their own brand membrane).
When it comes to waterproof gear (and yes - you CAN buy 100% waterproof gear, you just have to pay for it!) you do get what you pay for in my experience.
And any gear advertised as 100% waterproof bloody well better be (or get replaced if it isn't) otherwise you've got a very good case under the Consumer Guarantees Act.
The Gore site http://www.gore-tex.com/remote/Satel...c-technologies is well worth a browse to understand exactly how these products work. For instance a membrane type jacket could appear to be leaking if it has been cleaned improperly as I outlined above, because the pores of the membrane are blocked condensation will form on the inside of the jacket (from your sweat) and give the appearance of a leak.
You can also add to the waterproofness(?) of cordura type jackets by using a good quality (Sno Seal/Nikwax etc) waterproofing spray on the outer layer.

[Winston001]

Here's another thread on the topic.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...t+weather+gear

In the deep south, we have proper rain - not this namby-pamby scots mist you lot moan about. Lots of it, mansized raindrops that require respect. And cold.

So........I lashed out the other day (damn the expense) and for $12.99 picked up an xxx PVC coat and trou at Mitre 10. Yes I know I'm an extravagant fool but comfort has its price.

It will fit somewhere - possibly in the side-panels on the Duke, or bungeded somewhere and if it gets ripped/damaged in time, I can stand the loss.


I made this decision after reading various threads here and thinking of what I've seen people wear to rallies. Keeping dry is the point and large bulky jackets are cumbersome. Just my 2cents.

[Griffin]

Here's another thread on the topic.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...t+weather+gear

In the deep south, we have proper rain - not this namby-pamby scots mist you lot moan about. Lots of it, mansized raindrops that require respect. And cold.

So........I lashed out the other day (damn the expense) and for $12.99 picked up an xxx PVC coat and trou at Mitre 10. Yes I know I'm an extravagant fool but comfort has its price.

It will fit somewhere - possibly in the side-panels on the Duke, or bungeded somewhere and if it gets ripped/damaged in time, I can stand the loss.


I made this decision after reading various threads here and thinking of what I've seen people wear to rallies. Keeping dry is the point and large bulky jackets are cumbersome. Just my 2cents.

After reading yer post I had te go back te tha top and re read it inna thick, deep scottish accent wit tha wail a bagpipes straining in tha background... It was then it made Much more sense te me

[cs363]

Getting slightly off topic, but is there any truth to the rumour that copper wire was invented by two scotsmen fighting over a penny?

[Winston001]

Ye pinny wee bastids, aye'll be gittin McJim oot an we'll git upsaid yer skinny numpty heids, yer skelpit erses

[Mystic13]

I have rev'it and ride all weather. The thing leaks like a sieve. Been back and the guys had kindly given me cans of spray on rev'it brand waterproofing stuff. Sprayed the gear and it lasted I guess all of one decent rain. Finally bought the rev'it plastic jacket and leggings to go over the rev'it waterproof gear to make them waterproof. They're also useuful to throw over my leathers etc in summer and small enough to take with me on a longer ride.

I ride with guys who have had jackets for 12 years, ride most days, the jackets are faded and they're still water proof.

Rev'it didn't stay waterproof for long and Frank Thomas leaked something terrible on day 1. I'd really love to have some waterproof gear so if you have the stuff post up. Anything in my rev'it pockets is wet.

[Griffin]

Hi Mystic - like I said above - Alpinestars goretex is the way to go... I have now been rained upon... very hard... and by the time I got to work everthing was dripping. Took my gears off and whola (pronounced wo-la) I was as dry as a piece of toast in an arabians back pocket.

It costs a pretty penny - $899 for the jacket and $499 for the pants but if you want to be dry... cant look past this gear.

Actually - Alpinestars have some cheaper options (see Alpinestars Space) as well which are also rated very well in the 'keep me dry' category