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I've been saying the same for years. When it rains you might as well use cheaper 100% waterproof gear. I've been a fan of flexothane since Rukka used it in the 70's, sadly Rukka don't use flexothane anymore since they went into the top end designer stuff.
 
Tuono said:
I've been saying the same for years. When it rains you might as well use cheaper 100% waterproof gear. I've been a fan of flexothane since Rukka used it in the 70's, sadly Rukka don't use flexothane anymore since they went into the top end designer stuff.
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3 Days in the rain on NC 500 last year, mate had the Alpinestars dry star jacket and jeans, paid less than £400 was dry as a bone. My jacket isn't waterproof, so I've got a cheap waterproof which I whip out when it rains. I need to invest in some better gear tbh.
 
Tuono said:
I've been saying the same for years. When it rains you might as well use cheaper 100% waterproof gear. I've been a fan of flexothane since Rukka used it in the 70's, sadly Rukka don't use flexothane anymore since they went into the top end designer stuff.
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If its wet, you're getting wet. No amount og gear will save you from hours of soaking.
 
Tuono said:
I've been saying the same for years. When it rains you might as well use cheaper 100% waterproof gear. I've been a fan of flexothane since Rukka used it in the 70's, sadly Rukka don't use flexothane anymore since they went into the top end designer stuff.
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the best waterproofs i've ever used was an old oilskin suit my mate gave be from when he worked on the rigs, bright orange so looked like a tit and sweated like mad in it but dry as a bone.
nowadays it's army goretex overtrousers and an old triumph overjacket that always leaks at the neck and the crotch which isn't a good look when you take them off :D

hein gericke used to do some great waterproofs. it's a shame they're no more.
 
monkeytassle said:
If its wet, you're getting wet. No amount og gear will save you from hours of soaking.
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Honestly the Rukka gear from the 70's and 80's would keep you 100% dry even if you rode all day in pissing rain. I still have an all in one suit but I'm too embarrassed to wear it.
 
John the Savage said:
3 Days in the rain on NC 500 last year, mate had the Alpinestars dry star jacket and jeans, paid less than £400 was dry as a bone. My jacket isn't waterproof, so I've got a cheap waterproof which I whip out when it rains. I need to invest in some better gear tbh.
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I’ve got the alpinestars jacket n trousers n been bone dry when it’s rained.
Done a tour last year n was heading for the ferry at Plymouth n it absolutely hoyed it down. My cousins son had bought a cheaper similar style suit online n it leaked on the zips so he wasn’t best pleased.
 
Sing in the Roker said:
I’ve got the alpinestars jacket n trousers n been bone dry when it’s rained.
Done a tour last year n was heading for the ferry at Plymouth n it absolutely hoyed it down. My cousins son had bought a cheaper similar style suit online n it leaked on the zips so he wasn’t best pleased.
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I'm tempted by the Alpinestars gear. I've heard Oxford Mondial is good too.
 

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