Adventure gear - what are you wearing?

**Big Dog** · 30th January 2015, 19:29

Chilling how quick the retort!
Nothing like freezing your assets.

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**Ocean1** · 30th January 2015, 20:42

Originally Posted by Oscar

Yes, I learned it the hard way.
I had a hydration pack that looked like a feckin' rain forest was growing inside...

Not enough vodka.

**Trials Rider** · 31st January 2015, 08:15

Hi Guys
Great discussion on riding gear and the varying needs/ wants/ preferences of each rider.
If you add up the cost of each item you are looking for it is surprising
Dri rider Adventure jacket $399.00
Leatt protection suit $300.00
Rain jacket dri rider $90.00
Camelback average $150.00
So we are up to $940.00

So for an extra $400.00 you get the best, Badlands Jacket 840 Codura, Goretex Pro, waterproof breathable all in one, complete with D30 armour – unmatched protection, integrated hydration pocket, pockets that stay dry, no need to layer up for the rain, you don’t get cold in the rain because the jacket doesn’t get wet or heavy, and now you have gone through that F%&ken rain storm and its sunny again, no need to layer down, just unzip some vents and rock on.

http://www.motomox.co.nz/shop/show_s...uct.php?prod=5

Yes I love my Klim Badlands

**Waihou Thumper** · 31st January 2015, 08:40

Originally Posted by Trials Rider

If you add up the cost of each item you are looking for it is surprising
Dri rider Adventure jacket $399.00
Yes I love my Klim Badlands

That's why I waited and sure enough one came up brand new unworn with tags for $190...
I love my Dri rider....

I actually contacted Dri rider seller and he promised to get a jacket in for me to try out.
I was prepared to pay the $399 plus...
BUT, never called, never followed up, so they lost out. AND as fate would have it found just what I was looking for anyway.
I cannot afford the high prices of Klim, as much as I want it, it is just too expensive here in New Zealand.
Good luck selling and promoting it though, it is nice kit. Just a tad pricey here.

**pete376403** · 31st January 2015, 08:59

Boots? Most MX boots have a smooth sole, hopeless for when you need to push the bike in mud. I've got some Forma (ex trademe, no idea of the model) that are semi-ok but a bit too small. Apart from obviously getting the right size, what other recommendations can you offer?

**Trials Rider** · 31st January 2015, 09:02

Originally Posted by Waihou Thumper

That's why I waited and sure enough one came up brand new unworn with tags for $190...
I love my Dri rider....

I actually contacted Dri rider seller and he promised to get a jacket in for me to try out.
I was prepared to pay the $399 plus...
BUT, never called, never followed up, so they lost out. AND as fate would have it found just what I was looking for anyway.
I cannot afford the high prices of Klim, as much as I want it, it is just too expensive here in New Zealand.
Good luck selling and promoting it though, it is nice kit. Just a tad pricey here.

Yes agree a big difference in price, and your gear has to be paid for by hard earned cash however once you have worn the Klim gear it is very nice to have the Goretex and all the practical features, and being totally honest we have sold a lot more gear than we anticipated and budgeted for which has blown us away really but it shows there is a market for all levels of riding kit.

I had one customer come to see me and his words were, I am sick of getting F&%ken wet, I am sick of getting F&%ken cold, I can't be F&%ked layering up, I have bought so much shit over the years because it was cheap.

I must admit I wanted to employ him to sell some gear

**Night Falcon** · 31st January 2015, 09:21

Originally Posted by pete376403

Boots? Most MX boots have a smooth sole, hopeless for when you need to push the bike in mud. I've got some Forma (ex trademe, no idea of the model) that are semi-ok but a bit too small. Apart from obviously getting the right size, what other recommendations can you offer?

I don't mind the old slip in the mud (although try to avoid mud whenever I can) for the added ankle protection of my Tech10 boots. I broke an ankle and 3 metatarsal bones in my foot wearing a pair of comfy "adventure" boots that had little support when it counted - I do confess I've become a bit of an anti-adventure boot internet troll - think they were Forma boots I was wearing but they were cheap at the time.....an oh so comfy

**Waihou Thumper** · 31st January 2015, 09:41

Originally Posted by Night Falcon

I don't mind the old slip in the mud (although try to avoid mud whenever I can) for the added ankle protection of my Tech10 boots. I broke an ankle and 3 metatarsal bones in my foot wearing a pair of comfy "adventure" boots that had little support when it counted - I do confess I've become a bit of an anti-adventure boot internet troll - think they were Forma boots I was wearing but they were cheap at the time.....an oh so comfy

I got Caterpillar boots, nice tread and steel toes. Very comfortable. I also have some Timberland Pro boots, 8 inch and these are the bees knees...
I want something I can walk around in, go inside and eat wearing them without looking like a plonker
These are very comfortable on the bikes as well as Draggin jeans and I also got some Cordura Carhatt carpenters dungarees. Perfect for the bike. If it rains, I open up the top box and slip into the
waterproof RD1 obtained wet weather gear.

Some motorcycle specific equipment/clothing/boots just don't cut the mustard anymore and the prices do not indicate quality or fit for purpose....
Learn from the rural sector and the contacting sector....I did...

**Ocean1** · 31st January 2015, 10:40

Originally Posted by pete376403

Boots? Most MX boots have a smooth sole, hopeless for when you need to push the bike in mud. I've got some Forma (ex trademe, no idea of the model) that are semi-ok but a bit too small. Apart from obviously getting the right size, what other recommendations can you offer?

I've been trying to wear out my Gaerne Aquatechs so I could justify buying another pair of these:http://www.fc-moto.de/Gaerne-Balance...own-Trial-Boot

Unless you're planning a lot of MX hours you just can't beat them.

**Trials Rider** · 31st January 2015, 10:45

Originally Posted by pete376403

Boots? Most MX boots have a smooth sole, hopeless for when you need to push the bike in mud. I've got some Forma (ex trademe, no idea of the model) that are semi-ok but a bit too small. Apart from obviously getting the right size, what other recommendations can you offer?

The bigger issue for me is how flexible the sole is, if I am standing a lot I prefer my enduro boots for the support, if I am sitting more I am happy with the adventure boots.

**Oscar** · 31st January 2015, 10:58

Originally Posted by Night Falcon

I don't mind the old slip in the mud (although try to avoid mud whenever I can) for the added ankle protection of my Tech10 boots. I broke an ankle and 3 metatarsal bones in my foot wearing a pair of comfy "adventure" boots that had little support when it counted - I do confess I've become a bit of an anti-adventure boot internet troll - think they were Forma boots I was wearing but they were cheap at the time.....an oh so comfy

I have to agree.
I have a nice pair of Alpine Star Adv boots and I found out the hard way that they lack crash protection.
Bruised the crap out of both ankles when I had an unscheduled lay down on my 950.

**bart** · 31st January 2015, 11:07

Originally Posted by Oscar

Yes, I learned it the hard way.
I had a hydration pack that looked like a feckin' rain forest was growing inside...

I always put mine away full, with no bubbles. Most bugs need air to grow. After about 4 years it started tasting a bit off, so ran some 'home brew' bottle steriliser through it (about $4 from the supermarket). Seems to work well, and a small bottle of powder steriliser should be enough for about 20 cleans.

**Big Dog** · 31st January 2015, 11:43

Originally Posted by pete376403

Boots? Most MX boots have a smooth sole, hopeless for when you need to push the bike in mud. I've got some Forma (ex trademe, no idea of the model) that are semi-ok but a bit too small. Apart from obviously getting the right size, what other recommendations can you offer?

I may not have done a lot of adventure riding but:
I have a set of fox Trackers I really like but when I wore out one of my sets of Gaerne Aquatechs I had a hiking sole out on. Perfect for the rides where gravel, tar and mud sections are in equal measure. They make kickstarting a toes affair though if you don't want to twist your ankle as there is so much grip.

Trackers while "old stock" and unfashionable are better for bush bashing. Still have the kick start tread rather than the newer flat sole.

Gaerne - 1 pair fucked boots plus $55 for a resolve and leather recondition. The heel needs reglueing after approx 10,000 kms of mostly road use.
Fox - Brand spankers on clearance $99

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**Trials Rider** · 31st January 2015, 11:50

Originally Posted by bart

I always put mine away full, with no bubbles. Most bugs need air to grow. After about 4 years it started tasting a bit off, so ran some 'home brew' bottle steriliser through it (about $4 from the supermarket). Seems to work well, and a small bottle of powder steriliser should be enough for about 20 cleans.

Shit you are doing that the hard way, I just drain it out and stick it in the freezer, works a treat, no greenies, no goobies, thaw it out and ready to rock

**Big Dog** · 31st January 2015, 11:50

Originally Posted by Oscar

I have to agree.
I have a nice pair of Alpine Star Adv boots and I found out the hard way that they lack crash protection.
Bruised the crap out of both ankles when I had an unscheduled lay down on my 950.

The eternal trade off: comfort vs protection.

Sounds like how my first 3 kids came into my life.

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