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Originally Posted by svenrico
I got soaked a couple of times getting caught out in downpours recently and have come to the conclusion none of the 'waterproof and breathable' motorcycle gear is fully waterproof. I think it would have to be waxed cotton or plastic/pvc to be fully waterproof.
ps but riding in really heavy rain with poor visibility /visor steaming up just isn't safe. Pulling over and waiting for it to pass is the only safe option sometimes.
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I find jackets are fine , but trousers inevitably always give way (as mentioned, aside from Rukka and really expensive brands) dependent on duration and ferocity of downpour.
To be honest I dislike textiles because they are never as well fitting as leathers, can ride up in a crash exposing skin and primarily; the armour moves - so you might find your knee armour is wrapped around your calf or on top of your knee cap at the point a car bumper slams into your unprotected, lower knee. Paired with the fact you never really want to be wearing them when it's sunny and you don't intentionally ride in driving rain my best combo is good leathers and a cheap non breathable boil in the bag suit under the seat I can chuck on when it rains.
Leathers are not good for a commute though so I mainly use textiles for that. When I commuted daily and I knew it was definitely going to rain/heavily I'd shelve the textiles and put on good quality plasticy over trousers that walkers/snowboarders use.
If your helmet doesn't have a 'pinlock' add it to your helmet shopping list. Transformed my riding world (you can see when it rains).