Re: [ST] Least hot h20 proof pants/jacket

["Brian D ." <brd@xxxxxxx>]

On Tue, Jun 01, 2004 at 07:27:06PM -0500, Chris Warren wrote:
> I've been looking online for waterproof pants and jacket that also has
> armor in it and can be used in extremely hot (i.e. Houston) weather.
> So far, I've only found one item that seems like it fits the bill and
> that is the Aerostitch RoadCrafter.  At $700+ it's a little steep for
> my taste, but I might end up getting that.
> 
> What suggestions/experience do you have with waterproof, hot weather,
> protective clothing?

FirstGear HT Air pants.  New for this year.  They're a mesh pant (that
flow air much better than FG's Meshtex pant) that have a full removeable
windproof, waterproof liner.  

I've had a pair since march and love them.  With the liner, I've ridden
in them down into the 40s with jeans under.  I've also been soaked all
the way home from work (25 miles) and stayed dry.

They have foam knee armor, which is replaceable, and pockets for
optional hip pads.  They zip all the way up to the hip, for easy on/off
over jeans and boots.

http://firstgear-usa.com/prod_pants_htair.htm

I highly recommend them.

Combine that with a FG meshtex jacket for summertime and a FG
Kilimanjaro (3/4 length) or Kenya (waist-length) for the other 3 seasons
and you're good to go.

Laters,
Brian
- -- 
Ft. Worth, TX
'97 VFR 750 (red, of course)
'99 Sprint ST(black, RIP)

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