Cordura jacket and pants that leak!

[Pwalo]

FWIW I commute every day, and my Teknic jackets haven't let in a drop over the last three years. (Especially after I learn't to tuck my gloves into my jacket sleeves).

[klingon]

Waterproof membranes can start to leak when they get dirty/greasy. Proper stuff for washing them is cheap from a bike store (e.g. Techwash) so give that a go.

Another reason for leaking is stress on the seams. If you've been wearing a lot of bulky winter gear underneath, you might be stressing the seams more than usual. Make sure your gear is large enough size to go over the top of whatever winter woollies you'll be wearing underneath.

I have some Dririder pants that I've been wearing pretty much non stop for the last three years (including in some very heavy rain) and I've had no problem with them leaking.

[<Rhino>]

FWIW I commute every day, and my Teknic jackets haven't let in a drop over the last three years. (Especially after I learn't to tuck my gloves into my jacket sleeves).

My gloves go under the jacket too (only because they have too) and I stay pretty dry. I have a Dri Rider Summit pro jacket and love it, comfy, warm, and mostly waterproof. I do get a little wet in sustained heavy rain but wear a gortex jacket underneath so all toasty warm and dry

[Grubber]

My gear was just short of 2 years old when it started leaking. Shop guy said it sometimes happens but not very often. All i needed to know was if he was telling me porkies or not.
Don't usually have to wear a whole lot of winter stuff underneath as it is warm enough.
Just leaks thats all.

[Matt]

I don't rate the Rev-it stuff at all - see http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=68729 - eventually got a refund after far too much hassle.

My old Teknic stuff was great, as is my current Alpinestars...

Matt

[ajturbo]

Even thou they are suppose to be 100% waterproof I always protect mine with spraying extra water proof spray on them, even if you shouldnt really need to do it. You have to wonder what sort of waterproof testing they put them through before selling them as a 100% waterproof product. Do you know how much warrenty was on them when you purchased them as you maybe covered in returning them?. Worth a try.

what??? you go out in the rain??? bull shit!

[Max Preload]

Warranty was 12 month and did the spray thing....

Just remember stated 'warranty' periods don't mean shit if you're prepared to stick to your guns if you come up against unreasonable retailers. You're covered by the Consumer Guarantees Act for a 'reasonable period'. I'd make the call that any referee at the Disputes Tribunal would agree with me that a reasonable period is 3-5 years for bike gear given what you pay for it and the claims made by the manufacturer as to suitability for the purpose (it's not like you're using it outside of what it's intended for).

[Griffin]

I don't rate the Rev-it stuff at all - see http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=68729 - eventually got a refund after far too much hassle.

My old Teknic stuff was great, as is my current Alpinestars...

Matt

Mmmmmmmmmmmm Alpinestars... thats the bees knees. An Alpinestars goretex suit is the equivalent of getting a limousine, minivan, 4wd off road car that looks like supercar, goes like a supercar. Unfortunately not on a Kia budget tho

[Askelon]

My teknics jacket was good for a good 5-6 years when it started leaking like a sieve. Got a quasimoto atm and its all good so far! My pants on the other hand didnt even last a year.

[turtleman]

My KBC pants leaked the first time I wore them in the rain. Took them back to the shop where they said "it's probably the stitching - we'll send them away to get fixed" !

I just said "no - they're supposed to be 100% waterproof, and they're not, so I want them replaced. So they replaced them with some Alpinestars ones and they're pretty good !

The KBC jacket is crap too - I seem to get quite damp after a short ride in the rain, and it's less than a year old. Looks like I'm gonna either spray it or replace it. Probably just get some leathers and some cheap wet weather overpants etc.

Rain-off glubbs are primo tho' ..... http://www.rain-off.com/

[Quasievil]

I'd make the call that any referee at the Disputes Tribunal would agree with me that a reasonable period is 3-5 years for bike gear given what you pay for it and the claims made by the manufacturer as to suitability for the purpose (it's not like you're using it outside of what it's intended for).

I would tell the tribunal to stick up there arse if they expected me to warranty an item after 3+ years.
I hate cordura and the whole waterproof thing, it depends on so much more than just the gear it depends on how it is being used etc as well.
basically its unrealistic to expect to be completely dry after riding in the rain, for a long period of time particulary and unless you are going to spend the HUGE bucks you wont, and I can tell you for free that 80% of bikers pay as little as possible but expect the best possible results, that applies to most things. In saying all that we do our best, and apply the best technology we can whilst keeping in the price bracket that people buy in. But 3 years lol no way, I wouldnt even bother turning up I would send them a copy of the warranty.

[Max Preload]

I would tell the tribunal to stick up there arse if they expected me to warranty an item after 3+ years.
I hate cordura and the whole waterproof thing, it depends on so much more than just the gear it depends on how it is being used etc as well.
basically its unrealistic to expect to be completely dry after riding in the rain, for a long period of time particulary and unless you are going to spend the HUGE bucks you wont, and I can tell you for free that 80% of bikers pay as little as possible but expect the best possible results, that applies to most things. In saying all that we do our best, and apply the best technology we can whilst keeping in the price bracket that people buy in. But 3 years lol no way, I wouldnt even bother turning up I would send them a copy of the warranty.

Not turning up is a sure way to lose. And like I've already said, your written warranty means diddly squat - you can't contract out of the CGA with a disclaimer or specified warranty period. Not long after its introduction my ex bought one of those fluorescent pink Shoei RF200s from Mike Vinsen Suzuki, and it faded badly very quickly - within about 18 months. When approached for a remedy, they tried to say that everyone knows fluorescent colours fade and wouldn't replace or refund. So she filed with Small Claims as it was known then and was awarded the cost of repainting in a colour scheme of her choosing. I remember the referee stating 'If they [Mike Vinsen] knew it would fade badly as they've stated everyone knows then there should have been a notice to that effect fixed to the helmet'. I mean FFS it's a motorcycle helmet - it gets used in the sun!

But back to the waterproof jackets... as for how it's being used, it's being used on a motorcycle, just as it's being sold to be used, as a waterproof item of clothing. We're not talking physical damage here from it being used on enduro riding and branches damaging the jacket - we're talking about seepage through the various membrane or joints in it. That is unacceptable.

[Quasievil]

Not turning up is a sure way to lose. And like I've already said, your written warranty means diddly squat - you can't contract out of the CGA with a disclaimer or specified warranty period. Not long after its introduction my ex bought one of those fluorescent pink Shoei RF200s from Mike Vinsen Suzuki, and it faded badly very quickly - within about 18 months. When approached for a remedy, they tried to say that everyone knows fluorescent colours fade and wouldn't replace or refund. So she filed with Small Claims as it was known then and was awarded the cost of repainting in a colour scheme of her choosing. I remember the referee stating 'If they [Mike Vinsen] knew it would fade badly as they've stated everyone knows then there should have been a notice to that effect fixed to the helmet'. I mean FFS it's a motorcycle helmet - it gets used in the sun!

But back to the waterproof jackets... as for how it's being used, it's being used on a motorcycle, just as it's being sold to be used, as a waterproof item of clothing. We're not talking physical damage here from it being used on enduro riding and branches damaging the jacket - we're talking about seepage through the various membrane or joints in it. That is unacceptable.

Nope disagree on most of that actually.

[Max Preload]

Nope disagree on most of that actually.

That's all fine and dandy, but the CGA doesn't hold your view. I know which one I'd back on winning.

[Sidewinder]

Not sure what planet your from dude,,,but i have been back to the friggin shop and i didn't come here to bitch. I came here to see if they really are worth the money ya pay for them.
If you find it a bit difficult to fatham that then basically i couldn't give a tin of cold dog crap what you got to say.
Take a couple more prozac and crawl back in ya corner...

leave this man alone or the mormon few will deal to you!