Revit pants not waterproof?

**riffer** · 13th February 2009, 13:06

Hmmm. My REV-IT's are awesome.

Unfortunately they're the only waterproof thing I've got. So the water still gets in from up top and the boots.

**Nasty** · 13th February 2009, 13:48

Originally Posted by Eddieb

My 4 month old Revit pants, sold to me as being waterproof, aren't. It took 12 minutes in very light fine misty drizzle this morning for them to leak.

Anyone else have this problem? Have I fallen victim to salesman hype?

You have a problem with 4 month old pants .. take them back to where you bought them ...

My Rev-iti pants are like Riffers ... Bloody awesome .. and never had an issue!!

**MaxCannon** · 13th February 2009, 15:17

My Revit pants that I've had for over a year never let in a drop of water.

Warm and dry in winter with the liner and (reasonably) cool in summer - without the liner obviously.

**Eddieb** · 13th February 2009, 15:30

Thanks Folks

It's a bit dfficult to pop in to the dealer as I bought them in Auckland when up there but live in Wellington.

Will have a think about what I can do.

**Gizzit** · 13th February 2009, 15:34

That would piss me off just a tad! 4 months old, and advertised as waterproof ... yes I would be thinking of taking them back.

I think some cordura trou are better than others. I had a pair of Spool trou that stayed dry in some pretty heavy rain over 80kms one day I can remember, and at other times in heavy Northland rain, too and from work, etc. I thought they were pretty good. Mind you they were "young" ... less than 18 months old before my son thought he should have them!
Another family member has been using some of the 1Tonne cordura trou, and jacket, wearing them every day to work and back, and on some shortish trips .... he reports no leaks! They are about 10 months old now I think, and still going strong.

FWIW .. For me ... if it's going to rain ... proper waterproof trou and coat goes on over my leathers. Full proof!! Not the flashest looking setup, with the fluro yellow parka and navy trou .... but highly visible ... and they work!

**ital916** · 21st February 2009, 03:08

For every brand of gear there are people who say their pair of whatever has failed and is shit whilst other people say that the gear they purchased is awesome. Best thing to do is ring the store, describe exactly what happened, what you have been riding in, how you put the jacket on etc etc.

Key is to remain calm and deal with the store. Being irate and throwing accusations about the brand in question can be very detrimental to getting the problem sorted as is being angry at the staff.

Gore tex is good but what the other brands put into their gear is basically the same but with different names hitcher. Kinda like saying vivid is the only good brand of permanent marker.

**paturoa** · 21st February 2009, 08:31

Originally Posted by Eddieb

....It's a bit dfficult to pop in to the dealer as I bought them in Auckland when up there but live in Wellington....

Just email them and take it from there.

**Gizzit** · 21st February 2009, 08:38

Originally Posted by Drider87

For every brand of gear there are people who say their pair of whatever has failed and is shit whilst other people say that the gear they purchased is awesome. Best thing to do is ring the store, describe exactly what happened, what you have been riding in, how you put the jacket on etc etc.

Key is to remain calm and deal with the store. Being irate and throwing accusations about the brand in question can be very detrimental to getting the problem sorted as is being angry at the staff.

Gore tex is good but what the other brands put into their gear is basically the same but with different names hitcher. Kinda like saying vivid is the only good brand of permanent marker.

I agree that 'generally' for every bit of bike gear sold ... some people have a great experience, and another will say it's the worst he or she has owned. Thats life. There's not always a 'tidy' way of explaining it! It's only if gear is consistently getting a poor rating, or a good rating that you can think .... "ok that sounds like crap/good gear". Price isn't always a good indicator either, IMHO.

**McJim** · 21st February 2009, 08:51

I worry more about losing skin than getting wet - I never wear anything but leather. I put oilskins over the top. Cheaper and safer than pricey cordura that doesn't keep you dry OR protect you when a car de-bikes you.

**Gizzit** · 21st February 2009, 11:13

Originally Posted by McJim

I worry more about losing skin than getting wet - I never wear anything but leather. I put oilskins over the top. Cheaper and safer than pricey cordura that doesn't keep you dry OR protect you when a car de-bikes you.

Absolutely right McJim. Leather is the way to go to protect your skin, and water proofs can go over top. That is my ideal as well. And you are right, being safe is more important than being dry, any day.
There is other gear out there that people choose to use for whatever reason, but having recently come off once in cordura and once in leather, IMHO leather is certainly better protection against skin damage.

**ital916** · 21st February 2009, 22:10

Originally Posted by Gizzit

Absolutely right McJim. Leather is the way to go to protect your skin, and water proofs can go over top. That is my ideal as well. And you are right, being safe is more important than being dry, any day.
There is other gear out there that people choose to use for whatever reason, but having recently come off once in cordura and once in leather, IMHO leather is certainly better protection against skin damage.

Where does this myth of cordura doesn't protect you come from. Yes leather does provide excellent protection and can be repaired after a fall. In a race situation leather is fantastic but cordura will protect you in a crash. It is one use only but it doesnt magically disentegrate when it touches the road. Cordura pants are better for all weather and touring applications as well as commuting. The can have more feature i.e pockets as well as better breathability and functionality over leather pants. They look nice and are not as cumbersome as leather gear.

If you buy cheap non rated cordura gear then you are risking it but that is the same as buying cheap non rated leather gear. The stitching wont be on par etc.

Gosh, the myths one hears like leather is the only way as cordura will melt to your skin blahdy blah blah blah.

**Gizzit** · 22nd February 2009, 06:05

Originally Posted by Drider87

Where does this myth of cordura doesn't protect you come from. Yes leather does provide excellent protection and can be repaired after a fall. In a race situation leather is fantastic but cordura will protect you in a crash. It is one use only but it doesnt magically disentegrate when it touches the road. Cordura pants are better for all weather and touring applications as well as commuting. The can have more feature i.e pockets as well as better breathability and functionality over leather pants. They look nice and are not as cumbersome as leather gear.

If you buy cheap non rated cordura gear then you are risking it but that is the same as buying cheap non rated leather gear. The stitching wont be on par etc.

Gosh, the myths one hears like leather is the only way as cordura will melt to your skin blahdy blah blah blah.

I can only talk from my experience crashing in both cordura gear and leather.
The cordura gear I was wearing was top quality, and it wore through very quickly as I slid down the road, .... and I didn't slide far! It was certainly "one use only". That was in November last year. In my most recent "off", in January this year, I was wearing leather, and the leather held up well, and wasn't very scuffed at all.

I haven't heard of cordura melting onto your skin ..... but would certainly hope not.
I have some new cordura gear again, as well as leather. I like cordura for the reasons you point out ... waterproof (generally), comfort and fit, pockets, etc. I will be using it for commuting on my scooter, but hopefully .. I won't have another off wearing it! Mind you .... I don't want to have another "off" wearing my leather either! I'm kind of over that whole crashing thing!

What has been your experience with cordura so far ? Have you come off your bike wearing cordura gear ?
It's interesting to hear peoples experience with different products.