Waterproof textile suits

magpiemale · Traffic Copper Joined: 04 Feb 2006 Karma :

Has anyone ridden through a torrential downpour and found their waterproof jacket erm not to be so waterproof ?
Which one did keep you dry. (if any)
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CaNsA · Super Spammer Joined: 02 Jan 2008 Karma :

I got this from HG for a silly cheap price, gotta love the credit crunch Very Happy

https://www.hein-gericke.co.uk/shop/images/Ross/11659903_front500.jpg
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Both are VERY warm and keep me very dry. Defo recommend them to anyone.

magpiemale · Traffic Copper Joined: 04 Feb 2006 Karma :

Thanks for the reply but what sort of rain condition did it keep you dry...
I have a Vanucci suit and it does everything on the tin, apart from the rain on sat 20th 2008 on the M6 .I did not get wet but some parts of me were damp.
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CaNsA · Super Spammer Joined: 02 Jan 2008 Karma :

gray84 · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Apr 2008 Karma :

my alpinestar textile i was riding in and got in some serios rain up in the slate mines in wales and it leaked through the armpit stiches apart from that i was dry oh and my expensive htc phone was in my pocket and not good to say the pockets arnt water proof Sad

motoman · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 12 Dec 2006 Karma :

i have a Rukka 2 pce suit,used for 2 years and is 100% waterproof.not cheap but best bit of biking kit i've ever bought.while in france last year i got caught in the heaviest rain/thunder/lightening storm i've ever seen,the motorway speed was down to 30-40mph at one point,lasted a few hours and i was bone dry.cant reccomend Rukka enough.

rabbyl · L Plate Warrior Joined: 23 Jan 2009 Karma :

I have a Hein Gericke two piece goretex lined suit - it is very good but does eventually leak slightly at the crotch as water wicks its way up the gap!(such as when riding back to Glasgow from the highlands in Scotland's very best summer deluge) but has been great everywhere else. I know Rukka are superb: a close friend has a suit but he he has paid a fair whack for it (close to £900)

I carry cheap waterproof trousers under the seat and if I'm in for a long ride in the rain I put them on over the textile at a convenient stop and they have kept me 100% dry.

My Hein Gericke Suit Jacket was @270 and trousers were @ 200. My gloves - Alpinestars Goretex lined ( not insulated) - £99 are excellent, As all goretex comes with a 5 year guarantee you can't go wrong and it's worth seeking it in your kit.

I know that HG have since improved the suit that I have, to include waterproof zips etc.

Best of luck in your quest!
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Charlie · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 May 2007 Karma :

Gore-tex jacket and you will be fine... 5 year warranty, so if it leaks (and actually leaks, check in the sink) then you can get your money back.

Ask in the store how the warranty works to make sure, but I am pretty sure this is the case.
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dr evil · Scooby Slapper Joined: 13 Dec 2005 Karma :

i bought a pair of overtrousers from army and navy stores orginally to stop my arse getting wet at tamworth snowdome £12 used them last year over leathers on trip to tenby it rained constant from bala to saundersfoot then next day went to st davids the rain was torrential running down the road in rivers they havent failed yet
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Wooly R6 · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 May 2005 Karma :

https://www.nikwax.com/en-gb/activity/index.php?activity=MOTORBIKING

Nikwax - just bought some - wash it into your stuff and hey-ho its waterproof

https://www.nikwax.com/cmsdata/Products/image1_25_en-gb.jpg
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Louise · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 May 2006 Karma :

Theres two
Sheltex which is a lower budget line of clothing
Or
Gortex which the price starts at around £240 Jacket £220 Pants.
Sheltex is waterproof but the membrane isnt as breathable as gortex so you may sweat and feel damp.
Also may require more looking after - as above post NikWax.

Graprilia · Brolly Dolly Joined: 02 May 2007 Karma :

i found my leathers do quite a nice job. Better than textile jacket i bought for £150+ was rubbish and took so long to dry again.
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Diana29 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 11 Feb 2009 Karma :

i did not find any
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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Dutch army issue goretex trousers.

Neoprene "parlour top" from agricultural suppliers.

Keeps me dry.
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