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Originally Posted by AndyWx
Hi all,
I think I've narrowed it down to two choices and both of them are from BMW family. Trailguard and Rallye Pro 2
1) Trailguard suit:
Comparing this one to Rallye Pro 2 this one is a lot lighter (almost uncomfortable because of that  - doesn't feel as bulky as Rallye Pro); It's "fully waterproof" on the outside whereas Rallye only has a goretex liner inside and that is the waterproofing
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I went to the BMW site and what I saw was that the suit is not waterproof.
It is a update if the Savanna and Santiago.
Both of us have had a Sanvanna 1 and a Santiago's and we like them but water will just run through them. You must have the liner to stay dry.
It is the removeable liner that makes them bearable in the heat.
Below is a copy of my rant on using a liner.
I have had the Kalahari suit, Savanna I suit, Rally II and the Santiago suit.
Two times I have ridden through the rain and got wet and cold because I did not want to stop and put the liners in.
The rest of the time I have put the liner pants on in the morning.
If it rains I put the jacket and gloves on.
I can ride with the pant on into the mid 80's with out being hot.
It is not rain gear that you put on and take off, its a riding suit with a Gore-Tex liner that you can take out when it gets hot.
Ask a astro-stitch owner in the summer if he wishes he could take his liner out.
This is in 9 cross country trips and two to Alaska
Watch or listen to the weather reports, watch for clouds, put the liners in ahead of time.