25-09-12, 09:12 AM | #1 |
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One piece waterproofs, really a 100%?
Hi guys.
I was unlucky enough to be caught in 4 hours of heavy rain last sunday, and my 2 piece everyday waterproofs didn't stand a chance, so I was thinking a one piece may be the solution. But are they really better? Is there a massive difference between the brands? I would imagine it's just a large piece or plastic. Cheers |
25-09-12, 09:43 AM | #2 |
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Re: One piece waterproofs, really a 100%?
I would have thought you have a far better chance with a 1-piece than 2, however, nothing is going to give 100% dryness, unless you wear a neoprene dive suit underneath your waterproofs
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25-09-12, 09:59 AM | #3 |
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Re: One piece waterproofs, really a 100%?
Thanks missy...
I don't think a neoprene wetsuit will help me though :/ Have you tried a one piece yourself? |
25-09-12, 10:38 AM | #4 | |
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I used to wear walking waterproofs over my leathers (cheaper!) and they did the trick very well for one winter. And I was talking about the drysuits but you'd probably end up looking like the Michelin Man |
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25-09-12, 11:06 AM | #5 |
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The thing I found with my 2 piece set is that the wind still manages to force a bit of water in between the trousers and the jacket :/ But I have been looking at goretex, i must admit
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25-09-12, 11:18 AM | #6 |
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Re: One piece waterproofs, really a 100%?
I've got a cheepie one piece Heingerice suit. Looks like a giant Babygrow.
Does it keep me dry - Yes Very. Is it easy to get on - Unless your leathers are wet it's easy. If leathers are wet it can be a bit of a bugger. Plastic carrier bags over your boots help with the trouser legs. Do you look cool wearing it - Nope. Any other issues - Yes, you have absolutely no traction between bum and seat. I have some grippy mat stuff wrapped up in the suit that I put on the seat when I wear the waterproof suit. Anything to remember - Put trousers outside boots. Put elasticated wrists outside gloves. Remember to to check grippy mat is still on seat and not stuck to bum when paying for petrol. If having a pee break allow a good few mins to get access as the internal bib bit comes up to your navel and unless you are massively well endowed the old-fella will not reach over the top so you have to slip the shoulders off.
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25-09-12, 12:45 PM | #7 |
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Hahaha, thanks for the very honest description Mark.
It was exactly what I needed. |
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I'm lucky. I don't need to slip the shoulders off.
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25-09-12, 01:48 PM | #9 |
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I have tried wearing a neoprene dry suit under my textiles, it was raining that much, I even got wet... Nothing is 100%, but a 1 piece has definitely helped me stay drier.
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25-09-12, 03:30 PM | #10 |
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Re: One piece waterproofs, really a 100%?
Exactly how did you end up in that situation!? :P
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