| Braddan |
27 Jan 2023 12:50 |
Hi Chris thanks for the comments and feedback.
Would be interested in looking at the bogota kit (or equivalent) particularly for my otherhalf as she is petite and of course struggles to find bike kit that fits...
All other recommendations appreciated. Just googled the jacket and it looks good, though the multi layered element of many jackets is essentially a waste for us as we already have insulation and waterproof layers from other active pursuits that we prefer to wear under a single skin outer (such as the klim dakar - which contrary to popular belief are actually very affordable - literally on a par with many other pieces of kit).
Ref the dianese kit, it literally blew apart. Stitching torn and fabric shredded. There was no part of the product that suggested suitable integrity or a 'performance within limited expectations'. It's frightening to see and frankly incredible injuries weren't a lot worse. We contacted dianese to see if they'd be interested to see it and they literally couldn't give a shit. Each to their own but never ever again.
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Originally Posted by chris gale
(Post 633840)
If I was going to use vented tops and bottoms it would most likely be from knox . The dianese kit u were using , I'm going to guess that it's ce cert is plus only . Alot of textile kit struggles to obtain an A rating some manage AA , its abrasion resistance will always be less then leather but its rip resistance will be higher .
My astar top is only A cert but upgraded by level 2 shoulder , elbow and chest armour .
We stock alot of manufacturers where I work and have just taken on a certain Dutch brand too.........if anyone wants an impartial opinion on something they are looking at buying they can always pm me .
Current fave jacket is the new version of the astar Bogota
Level 2 armour , excellent vents and a clever inner wproof liner.......goes inside or out , bit like triumph used to do and the price is a steal..........not an advert but well worth a look if u don't have Klim money
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