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Re:It's time for a jacket count
Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 9:06 pm
by africajim
I've an Akito Desert jacket and trousers (not matching though!) for dress outings, a Buffalo cordura jacket with leather trousers and a sporty cordura RST for throwing on with my jeans to nip round to the shops.
The Akito stuff's been ok, two weeks touring in Germany and the removable linings were handy due to heat then replaced when cooler heading home.
The Buffalo has been a good jacket to me, toured Europe a couple of times with it and never let me down. Can't fault leather trousers, well, apart from you need waterproofs over them if it rains!
Re:It's time for a jacket count
Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 2:59 pm
by Falloonz
Has anyone got any Rev'it stuff? Although a little too late if anyone has any negatives as I've already bought jacket and trousers (yes matching!!) How about boots? (...though only considered if they had matching...pink of course) :side: Any comments welcome...
Re:It's time for a jacket count
Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 3:11 pm
by GSMATT
I have my trusty GEAR jacket from 12 years ago with plenty of cosmetic damage from various offs, been repaired twice as well.
For wet days i have my MQP jacket (some dutch firm that went bust) the jacket is great and i have even used it for paintballing a few times as the armour means the paint balls have no effect, ha ha!!
Re:It's time for a jacket count
Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 3:54 pm
by Lolo
I have a personalised Moto Guzzi one I bought a month before I traded guzzi in for my BMW :S
Re:It's time for a jacket count
Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 4:05 pm
by Nessmuk
Falloonz wrote:
Has anyone got any Rev'it stuff? Although a little too late if anyone has any negatives as I've already bought jacket and trousers (yes matching!!) How about boots? (...though only considered if they had matching...pink of course) :side: Any comments welcome...
Yep, I've got an Off Track jacket. It's now called something else though, Sand I think.
It's well made and water proof with the liner in, and warm enough with the thermal liner in too. Couldn't afford the trousers so I've no idea what they are like. Had it almost a year now and it's wearing fine, no problems really.
Re:It's time for a jacket count
Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 4:28 pm
by Falloonz
Good to hear, thanks!!
Re:It's time for a jacket count
Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 5:58 pm
by Peejay
Where do I start!!??
Rally ProII suit
Dainese Baker Goretex Jkt and Trousers
Dainese drymax summer jkt
BMW Summer Trousers
These are used in the main.
Off Road playtime:
Hein Gerrick tuareg suit
Spares;
Spidi H2out Jkt
Dainese summer jkt with added ventilation after a spill! ouch!
Dainese dragonfly leather trousers
Fieldsheer leather trousers
etc,etc....
Just dont go into Helmets and boots!!
Re:It's time for a jacket count
Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 8:29 pm
by MidnightSerenity
I have a lovely SPYDER (black) ski jacket that I use when riding pillion, matching SPYDER gloves also in black and black Berghaus walking boots (which I also go dancing in). Think somehow I need to invest in some cool new gear...hmmm!!
Having said that, I've never felt cold or gotten wet on the back of the bike.
Re:It's time for a jacket count
Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 9:10 pm
by McOo
I'm on the lookout for a decent (and reasonably ressession friendly) jacket at the moment, so cheers for the posts everyone!
Been keeping an eye on Hein Gericke stuff. Chatting with Colin Masters (of Wrinklies Wround the World) and he swears by their kit and was wearing Tuareg legs at the time. I overheat in my current budget Frank Thomas gear, so am ready to appreciate the next step up in quality and comfort.
Re:It's time for a jacket count
Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2010 10:19 pm
by PapaLazarou
HG TRG suit for me. Love it so far - waterproof, warm, and heaps of ventilation and waterproof pockets.
Top marks from me.
Pat.