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https://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mkzxLCytxDsxnavngLxVNRg.jpg
Crivit 1 piece waterproof thing.
But, as the zip is fucked and the velcro is somewhat shit, I pop it under my textiles. What gets through the textiles won't ruin my work clothes, where as the other way the wind blew it open, got textiles soaked and ruined work clothes. |
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I use either gore-tex or decidedly non-motorcycle specific heavy duty PVC garments (currently using a deep sea fishermans jacket).
If plastic trousers are no longer waterproof, it's time to throw them in the bin because they must have a hole in. Unless it's a small hole you can glue a patch over.
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Rogerborg
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Leather, oil it.
"Plastic", if you mean cordura then I wouldn't bother trying. Cordura itself isn't waterproof, it's the lining that's supposed to keep the wet out. I've not had any luck re-proofing my RST 'sinaqua' gear using TX products. Gore-Textm might be a different proposition.
Waterproof over the top do the best job, IMO.
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I wear my goretex pro-shell suit when commuting or touring in expected bad / mediocre weather. RRP is over 1k, but it is very very good.
I recently bought an "Elka Working Xtreme Thermal Coverall" that I used when heading over to northern Italy over Easter. I wore them over my leather 2-piece when the weather warranted it. I wanted them for the thermal effect, not just the waterproofing. They work well, but are somewhat bulky - about the size of a football when packed into a compression sack, which I bought separately for the purpose.
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| Commuter_Tim wrote: | | barrkel wrote: | I wear my goretex pro-shell suit when commuting or touring in expected bad / mediocre weather. RRP is over 1k, but it is very very good.
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£1k?! to stay dry?
I would happily have the North Sea dumped on my head before spending that kind of cash on waterproofing. |
I spent £150 on the jacket (reduced from £550, discontinued line), was so impressed with the quality that I spent about £300 on the trousers (reduced from over £500). Here's a review of a very similar jacket and my trousers:
https://www.visordown.com/product-features/tested-held-cardona-jacket-frontino-trousers/20300.html
I have the Tortona jacket, which is slightly different but very similar features (magnets in the pockets etc.). Here's a review of the jacket:
https://www.motorcyclenews.com/mcn/products/productsresults/leathers-jackets-suits/2010/november/nov1010-review-held-tortona-jacket/
| Quote: | The quality: this is the best piece of textile kit I have ever worn |
Perfectly waterproof, have done at least 30k in the jacket. For about 10 months of the UK year, the jacket is what I put on at least twice a day. The trousers only come out when it's actually raining out, I'm touring in bad weather, or I'm having a semi-spirited ride on my geared bike in winter.
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