Touring type textile jacket recomendations

[ReadySalted]

Hi all,

With the weather no doubt going to take a turn for the wetter some time soon, and also colder, I'm looking for a textile jacket.

I bought the RST Blade leathers not so long ago, and have RST boots. None of which I can fault really, but the jacket is great for summer use only cos it's a good snug fit, so not great for lots of layers. A good textile jacket should be great until next spring.

Don't want to spend a fortune, and it must be waterproof (well, "waterproof" if you know what I mean), be of the longer variety, with a tapered/ belted waist, and be black.

I like the adventure type jackets and the pockets will come in handy, but I'm not spending silly money, when my industrial hi-vis waterproof does just fine as it is.

Cheers.

[PattJakk]

I just recently bought the RST razor textile jacket (as well as the razor leather jacket and trousers - £135 for all 3 items on eBay). It's really warm with the lining in. Fit is good. Lots of protection (including the standard RST factory fitted back protector). It has a 360 zip to attach to trousers if you prefer to link into a two piece suit.

Not sure if it's the style you're after but definitely a comfortable and warm winter jacket.
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[Spireite]

I recently bought the RST Paragon iv jacket. I also have the Blade 2 piece leathers
It's a fantastic textile jacket, well made, very warm, and a nice fit, 3/4 length.
Middle of the road pricing but good gear imo
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[SteveSmith]

I use Revit Legacy trousers and jacket and have found them to be really good. I think the main thing though is spend what you need to to get Goretex. There are lots of other things that will claim to be waterproof, but if you want to be dry for more than a couple of weeks, it's got to be Goretex.

Also, go to a shop, try some on and choose what you want then order them online. I saved over £100 by buying mine through various german websites.

Steve.

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[Mudshark]

I bought a textile jacket from Aldi, black with some scotchlite, it's been too bloody warm up till now, but does have standard removable quilted inner, it is waterproof and outer pockets are "double" waterproof (waterproof lined and the top folds over with the velcro flap (so almost like roll top) two inner, another security pocket adjustable waist, long enough that I sometimes realise I'm sitting on the very bottom of the back.
for the money (penny short of £60) can't fault it (apart from being too warm)

https://www.visordown.com/product-features/first-look-aldi-motorcycle-clothing/24577.html
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[ReadySalted]

Thanks for the suggestions so far.

I'm astounded by the amount of price difference between jackets which have gortex, and those which don't and simply claim to be waterproof. The really high spec jackets all seem to have gortex. I may be naive but I'm not too fussed about it turning out to be only semi-waterproof, since I've used the wash in waterproofers before and had good succes,, so would probably do that with it.

With regard to trying stuff on in the shop, my experience with the two sets of leathers I've had is:

1st leathers I bought, I spent about an hour and a half in george whites, trying near enough every size they had and in the end I bought a set that fit me great. 2nd set was my RST Blades, and I tried on a couple of jackets in the shop and settled on one, and they didn't have my size trousers in stock, so I could try on a size below, and above. In the end I ordered online and the trousers I expected to fit are actually a bit looser than is ideal, and the jacket a touch too small, so my wrists are a little exposed unless wearing long gauntlets. Having said that, with a textile, which is intended for autumn/ winter use, I'm not so worried about size, as long as its long enough in the sleeves, and roomy enough for a few layers.

I've narrowed my search down, and the jackets which look most appealing are purely by co-incidence RST.
The first is the RST tourmaster, which looks pretty decent, and at 100 quid is about what I want to spend really. I've also seen the RST Paragon jacket which is a higher spec jacket and looks decent, but is double the price.

Anybody got any reviews of these, and while we're on the subject of kit; can anybody recommend me some decent leather winter gloves under say 50 quid?

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