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22 Feb 2008
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riding gear for all weather
Living in the Seattle-Tacoma area of Washington State... I am riding year round with leathers from Fox Creek Leather, but ignore that, you want something different.
Try looking at Olympia riding jackets and pants. Bought a jacket for my girlfriend. It has a waterproof outer layer, zip in insulation that can be worn as a jacket without the waterproof outer layer, elbow and shoulder armour (back too, I think). There are vents on the sleeves, chest and back that all velcro in the open position. The chest vents double as pockets, mesh lined, so no small stuff in them. I have not looked hard at the pants but they have similar features.
They come in grey/black with some reflective material sewn into seams and other locations. You can also buy the same outfit in a bright yellow color that would be high visibility.
Try this link.
Technical Motorcycle Apparel
Good luck,
david
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22 Feb 2008
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Originally Posted by toz35
Living in the Seattle-Tacoma area of Washington State... I am riding year round with leathers from Fox Creek Leather, but ignore that, you want something different.
Try looking at Olympia riding jackets and pants. Bought a jacket for my girlfriend. It has a waterproof outer layer, zip in insulation that can be worn as a jacket without the waterproof outer layer, elbow and shoulder armour (back too, I think). There are vents on the sleeves, chest and back that all velcro in the open position. The chest vents double as pockets, mesh lined, so no small stuff in them. I have not looked hard at the pants but they have similar features.
They come in grey/black with some reflective material sewn into seams and other locations. You can also buy the same outfit in a bright yellow color that would be high visibility.
Try this link.
Technical Motorcycle Apparel
Good luck,
david
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some of this looks good any one have experience with it.
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22 Feb 2008
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cheap and effective...
I use a Frank Thomas Sabre mesh jacket and trousers for overlanding, cordura where you need it and then mesh for airflow on the inner arms, parts of the chest and thighs. If it rains or gets cold an old gore-tex over the top and the liner for the trou kept me nice and dry, when it's roasting hot just wear the jacket, trousers and a t-shirt and you keep good and cool.
I don't know how much the jacket and trousers rrp for as I didn't pay for them but I think its about 120 quid for the pair, about a third of the price of a BMW jacket...
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27 Feb 2008
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The franglais-riders
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BMW: poor quality, steeches badly done on the cheap in Bosnia or China, falling in pieces within weeks of buying (2 full suits). Zips tend to get stuck or desintegrate as well. You basically pay for the name. From other overlanders, I heard good reviews on Rukka (bullet proof) and Aerostitch. Also some Hein Gereink are coming good in a long trip.
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