OK what does work in the rain - SV650.org

fizzwheel · 25-04-05, 12:42 PM

Following on From Jabba's glove's thread

Anybody got any recommendations for kit that does keep you dry in torrential rain

I for one would heartily recommend Frank Thomas Aqua Goretex trousers

The lower half of me was lovely and dry after saturdays downpour

25-04-05, 12:43 PM

A Wetsuit ? But dunno how you'd fit armour....

Sidi Rains are supposed to be pretty darn waterproof

25-04-05, 12:44 PM

my dominos pizza trousers!

25-04-05, 12:45 PM

rukka trousers - ask Kate!

Gloves? dunno.

Boots - sidi black rain

Viney · 25-04-05, 12:51 PM

I have a Sidi heated jacket that is a good 3 years old. Its still dont leak even after being on the gound a couple of times. I also have a HG tribal jacket that has taken some seriuos weather and not leaked once in 5 years.

Gloves...hmmm, all my waterproof glves have yet to leak.

My Richa moonsson trousers again have yet to leak, although my 1st pair did.

My Sidis, well, i have had one pair that leaked and 2 that havent.

And Ian, a wet suit wouldnt stop you getting wet, where as a Dry suit, would. And for the divers out there, you know what i mean.

25-04-05, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thor

rukka trousers - ask Kate!

Lol yes, I can vouch for Rukka stuff. After sitting in rain-full potholes and riding in solid rains for days, I was still warm and toasty.

Have to say, my Daytona boots also seem pretty water and cold proof, my tooties have yet to feel the cold.

25-04-05, 01:03 PM

Dunno what does, but I can certainly state that Swift Speed Pants leak at the crotch big-time.

I've had two pairs and both are exactly the same. Term has the same view.

Even the my Swift jacket is really rather good, I won't buy Swift stuff again.

Ride mag recommend the Spada Circuit/Podium combo.

25-04-05, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

I for one would heartily recommend Frank Thomas Aqua Goretex trousers

The lower half of me was lovely and dry after saturdays downpour

I have those and my knees got wet as the water got in the side via the zips, though I'm going to check them over to make sure the seem is layed right.

25-04-05, 01:19 PM

AGU waterproof trousers over my leathers.

El-Cheapo waterproof jacket over my leathers.

Have yet to let in water, and means I can use the same waterproofs on my bike and motorbike.

Stu

25-04-05, 01:24 PM

Don't bother with Frank Thomas Aqua Pro Sport Boots. In spite of the name, they're not remotely waterproof. Half hours rain and they're wet, within the hour, they're soaked through and they take days to dry. I've not got a faulty pair- I've heard other people have the same problem. Bit of a misleading name, eh?

One must have bit of kit: Spada 406 suit. Waterproof all in one oversuit. I have heard of people getting leaks around the middle of the zip, but having used it in hellish rain for hours on end (yes, worse than Saturday!) and not got a drop on me, I can only assume people suffering from that have failed to use the storm flap correctly. To be honest, it keeps the rest of me so dry/warm that I can live with the wet hands/feet my gloves and boot give me. It also dries very quickly. Overnight in an airing cupboard and it's 100% dry.

Maybe the best £50 I've spent on practicality mods for the bike. I really don't care what weather I ride in now. Before, I used to dread getting wet, then the next day, having to put 'still damp' gear back on.

25-04-05, 12:42 PM	#1
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25-04-05, 12:43 PM	#2
Iansv Guest Posts: n/a	A Wetsuit ? But dunno how you'd fit armour.... Sidi Rains are supposed to be pretty darn waterproof

25-04-05, 12:44 PM	#3
JakeRS Guest Posts: n/a	my dominos pizza trousers!

25-04-05, 12:45 PM	#4
thor Guest Posts: n/a	rukka trousers - ask Kate! Gloves? dunno. Boots - sidi black rain

25-04-05, 12:51 PM	#5
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	I have a Sidi heated jacket that is a good 3 years old. Its still dont leak even after being on the gound a couple of times. I also have a HG tribal jacket that has taken some seriuos weather and not leaked once in 5 years. Gloves...hmmm, all my waterproof glves have yet to leak. My Richa moonsson trousers again have yet to leak, although my 1st pair did. My Sidis, well, i have had one pair that leaked and 2 that havent. And Ian, a wet suit wouldnt stop you getting wet, where as a Dry suit, would. And for the divers out there, you know what i mean.

25-04-05, 01:03 PM	#7
Jabba Guest Posts: n/a	Dunno what does, but I can certainly state that Swift Speed Pants leak at the crotch big-time. I've had two pairs and both are exactly the same. Term has the same view. Even the my Swift jacket is really rather good, I won't buy Swift stuff again. Ride mag recommend the Spada Circuit/Podium combo.

25-04-05, 01:19 PM	#9
MavUK Guest Posts: n/a	AGU waterproof trousers over my leathers. El-Cheapo waterproof jacket over my leathers. Have yet to let in water, and means I can use the same waterproofs on my bike and motorbike. Stu

25-04-05, 01:24 PM	#10
Ceri JC Guest Posts: n/a	Don't bother with Frank Thomas Aqua Pro Sport Boots. In spite of the name, they're not remotely waterproof. Half hours rain and they're wet, within the hour, they're soaked through and they take days to dry. I've not got a faulty pair- I've heard other people have the same problem. Bit of a misleading name, eh? One must have bit of kit: Spada 406 suit. Waterproof all in one oversuit. I have heard of people getting leaks around the middle of the zip, but having used it in hellish rain for hours on end (yes, worse than Saturday!) and not got a drop on me, I can only assume people suffering from that have failed to use the storm flap correctly. To be honest, it keeps the rest of me so dry/warm that I can live with the wet hands/feet my gloves and boot give me. It also dries very quickly. Overnight in an airing cupboard and it's 100% dry. Maybe the best £50 I've spent on practicality mods for the bike. I really don't care what weather I ride in now. Before, I used to dread getting wet, then the next day, having to put 'still damp' gear back on.