Rain suits

**fireball** · 29th July 2008, 15:07

i picked up a one peice wet for $80 at mt eden moto and i wouldnt be without it it doesnt leak

**Pumba** · 29th July 2008, 15:10

My $0.02, get a two piece. I have a one piece but have used a two piece and found it much nicer, possibly because you had a bit more streach near your back.

**Devil** · 29th July 2008, 15:12

Originally Posted by Pumba

My $0.02, get a two piece. I have a one piece but have used a two piece and found it much nicer, possibly because you had a bit more streach near your back.

Hrm, is that a problem on an upright bike though?

**screamer** · 29th July 2008, 15:22

Originally Posted by Devil

Hrm, is that a problem on an upright bike though?

He wouldn't know he can't keep his bike upright

**skelstar** · 29th July 2008, 15:48

Originally Posted by Devil

Hrm, is that a problem on an upright bike though?

Couldn't you just try one on in a shop, and sit on one of their bikes?

**Devil** · 29th July 2008, 15:52

Infract that guy, we cant have logic on KB!

**skelstar** · 29th July 2008, 15:54

Originally Posted by Devil

Infract that guy, we cant have logic on KB!

Mate, you have the luxury ... hang on, not fancy enough... the luxury of being able to ride your bike where ever you want. I'd ride to a bike shop.

I've got logic to burn (and time).

**Kinje** · 29th July 2008, 16:03

I've got one of the REV'IT ones pictured

Bought it a couple of months ago for my trip down south for Brass Monkey. Had a couple of opportunities to test it out, and held up really well. It kept me dry and warm the whole way, including a trip over the Haast Pass in the rain.

It fits on over your leathers and boots easily with a big zip down the front and round to the side to your hip. Big cuffs so fits over the top of your boots and your gloves, and fits well and doesn't flap around too badly.

It doesn't have any external pockets, and can be kinda awkward to reach inside it to get stuff out of leather jacket pockets without zipping all the way down. Also, it is quite bulky when packed away, so might not fit under seat storage (tho nothing else except the toolkit and some sunnies fit under the RR's seat)

**Devil** · 29th July 2008, 16:04

Originally Posted by Kinje

I've got one of the REV'IT ones pictured

Awesome. Cheers.

**jrandom** · 29th July 2008, 16:04

Originally Posted by Kinje

might not fit under seat storage

Kiwitractors ftw.

**NinjaNanna** · 29th July 2008, 16:25

Originally Posted by Pumba

My $0.02, get a two piece. I have a one piece but have used a two piece and found it much nicer, possibly because you had a bit more streach near your back.

I second that - go for a 2 piece.

The 1 piece suits are a pain to get in and out of, not good for touring or long distances when you want to stop for lunch etc.

With the 2 piece you leave the wet jacket with the bike and no one seems to care about your wet pants when you stop to eat.

**vifferman** · 29th July 2008, 17:39

Originally Posted by NinjaNanna

I second that - go for a 2 piece.

The 1 piece suits are a pain to get in and out of, not good for touring or long distances when you want to stop for lunch etc.

You forgot to mention that they don't breathe very well. The one I had (admittedly black) was 100% waterproof as claimed, but if there was the merest hint of any solar radiation about, I got broiled. With a two piece, you do at least get some air getting in under the jacket.