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PostPosted: 19:31 - 13 Feb 2016    Post subject: What's the best pick? Alpinestars jacket Reply with quote

What difference is there between these jackets? I want to use it in rain and cold weather and maybe for the summer. What's the best pick?

Alpinestars Gunner Waterproof Jacket

Alpinestars Andes Drystar waterproof

Alpinestars T-Jaws waterproof
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PostPosted: 20:21 - 13 Feb 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

In my experience waterproof gear works to an extent.
I always seem to get wet around the lower stomach/crotch.
You may aswell get a jacket you like/want and wear waterproofs over the top shouldn't cost anymore than £20.
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PostPosted: 20:23 - 13 Feb 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: 20:24 - 13 Feb 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

Layer up is best for being warm and for wind protection I can't offer any help there.
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PostPosted: 20:36 - 13 Feb 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

Not tried these jackets. Leather is usually wind and waterproof, except the stretchy bits (wet crotch). My old A* jacket was quite good, it was leather with no stretchy bits. Cold in winter without layers.

Avoid cheap (< £600) textiles unless you have seen a good review, only the inner lining is waterproof, most the outer will get soaked, as will the pockets.

Zips are important. A* are usually good, dianeese are shit. If zip fails, throw it away..
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PostPosted: 09:26 - 14 Feb 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have the Andes and is very warm. Don't have the liner in most of the time. It's a great fit and well put together jacket.. Never been down the road in it tho so could be shit in a crash for all I know!
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PostPosted: 09:53 - 14 Feb 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

929 Fireblade wrote:
Rukka if you want to stay warm and dry.


+1

Only time I've ever been properly warm and dry after a long ride in the wet was wearing Rukka.
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PostPosted: 10:07 - 14 Feb 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: 10:43 - 14 Feb 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

Someone did a review on her once after riding back from France in the pouring rain and wearing the Andes 2 piece and was bone dry.
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