[ST] Raingear

["STeve Duncan" <xhippy@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

OhMygod, and actual useful thread!!!!  :))))

Here is my 2 centavos.....

I'm in Tejas, it's hot, most of the time, but damn cold at other times (like 
now).  I have three, or four, sets of gear, mostly to deal with the heat.  
But for wet weather I prefer my Tourmaster Cortec jacket and pants.  They 
keep me dry in all but the most treacherous rain.  If things get real bad I 
overlay with a full on Tourmaster rainsuit (yeah, its hot and does not 
breath, but I stay dry).  There is no such thing as waterproof riding gear, 
not if you are dealing with torrential rain, all day.  Trust Me <tm>  You 
WILL get wet.

Now, having said that, I ride in full leathers most of the time.  I  
waterproof them twice a year and in the occasional thunderstorm, in the 
summer, they are fine.  Past that, the rainsuit comes out (usually too 
late).  In the HOT, summer I ride in Phoenix gear, with the rainsuit at 
hand.  Actually, in 90 - 100+ temps, I just enjoy the rain and it's 
wonderfully cooling effect, it never lasts long, then I just dry out. If it 
is gonna be an all day affair, then then the tourmaster rainsuit comes back 
out.

Maybe it's just me, or the location I live in, but, for me there is no such 
thing as "be all" riding gear.  Sure, I've heard that the Aerostich is the 
shizznet, but try and wear one of those things, down here at 110 ++ degrees 
and tell me you are comfortable.



happy trails,

STeve duncan
eLDonut
dallas, tejas

"many things were left undone, and many things were lost"
(unknown motorcyclist, on the side of the road)
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>From: peter.chittum@xxxxxxxxxxxx
>
>ST content: got poured on on the bike going to work today and I need to do 
>a once-over on my jacket and pants so they stop leaking. I'm about ready 
>for the old 'Stich vs. Motoport thread about now as I'm seriously 
>considering replacing my current (4 year old) riding wear. I've been making 
>due for all that time with a not-quite-fitting First Gear Killamanjaro and 
>Tourmaster Overpants.

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