RE: Rain Suit recommendations

["Paul Hoeffer \(Merentha\)" <phoeffer@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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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