RE: Rain Suit recommendations

[Erik Miner <Axeis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Paul: My only problem with most rain suits is that when I'm most 
likly to use them it's warm. And since most rain suits are some type 
of rubber, nylon, plastic, etc they tend to be like wearing a big hot 
garbage bag.. ie they don't breath like Gore-Tex. If you usually wear 
full leathers than fine, but in the summer out East with a 90 degree 
day and lots of humidity.. rain suits, don't really suit me ! Plus I 
like the fact that with either my Dainese stuff or Aerostich it's 
built in, I don't have to stop to put something on over my gear.

Erik


>Thanks to those that responded.
>
>Erik - I was very tempted to follow your suggestion and get a separate set
>of Gore-tex gear, but in the end decided that I wanted something I could
>easily put on over a set of leathers.
>
>The safety orange chevron suit got its baptism of fire on my 90 minute ride
>home this afternoon in the rain from the dealer (500 mile service) and kept
>me perfectly dry.
>
>I have to admit I'm a bit concerned about the robustness of the zippers and
>how well they'll hold up over time.
>
>Considering the amount of rainy days we have in a Seattle winter and my
>addiction level to  riding the Sprint, I'm certain I'll find out how well it
>holds up over time soon enough. :)
>
>Paul
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of The
>Flowers
>Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2001 10:14 AM
>To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: Re: Rain Suit recommendations
>
>
>"Paul Hoeffer \(Merentha\)" <phoeffer@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > So I'm looking through the Triumph catalog at the two oversuits they offer
> > with the intent of buying one or the other.  If anyone has any experience
> > with either suit they'd care to share or a suitable alternate, I'd
> > appreciate hearing about it.
>
>Thanks to the generosity of SWMBO at Christmas, I am now the proud owner of
>the new Triumph Chevron (step-in design) rainsuit.  Although I haven't yet
>had a chance to try it in the rain (I don't know whether to look forward to
>that or not) I can say that I am extremely impressed with the design,
>materials and construction.  However I wish that the thigh map pocket which
>was on the older style "checkerboard" Triumph rainsuit had been retained.
>
>Other than that minor point, it looks perfect.  Also, it is $20 cheaper than
>the old design.
>
>I've practiced a few times and, once I've opened all the velcro (lots!) and
>zippers I can put the suit on in under 30 seconds.  Since you put your arms
>in the sleeves first, it would help protect you from the elements even
>before it is fully closed.  I like the cinch neck to help keep the rain out.
>
>P.S.  To owners of the older rainsuit: if you say you have the "black" or
>"yellow" suit it is confusing, since the new Chevron design also comes in
>black and yellow.  However mine is the 3rd color -- red -- which might not
>be as conspicuous as yellow but is plenty bright enough for me.  Looks good
>against my blue ST too!  :-)
>--
>Bill "Bench Dawg" Flowers
>Clearwater FL
>'00 Sapphire Blue Triumph Sprint ST "Jewel"
>
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