100% waterproof one piece?
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US$1,000 + extras, + shipping, + import duty +VAT? It's not a laminated material either so after riding in heavy rain you'll have people running for the Ark every time you walk into a cafe or shop.
Ehhh, no thanks. At least not for now. I'll see how the Vanucci suit works out.
Another option from the Colonies
New Enough is a clearance vendor. Check out the Joe Rocket Survivor one piece
http://www.newenough.com/pricing/private/3804 reveals the price at $376 - $388US
New Enough is a clearance vendor. Check out the Joe Rocket Survivor one piece
http://www.newenough.com/pricing/private/3804 reveals the price at $376 - $388US
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wully
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My 'Stich did leak at first but has been dry since I got busy with the tent seam sealer...
So far........
I still carry an HG 2 piece waterproof suit on long trips just in case....
So far........
I still carry an HG 2 piece waterproof suit on long trips just in case....
I need to correct a previous post, the Vanucci one piece does not come with a thermal liner, I was getting two suits mixed up.
So, anyway, I ordered the Vanucci suit on 09/03/10 @ 17:17hrs. Delivery quoted as 2-3 weeks as they were out of stock. Early afternoon on the 17/03 this appears
Inside
Ohh, reading materials as well. Shame I don't speak or read German
I had the BMW suit in a large but was restricted to only one or two thin layers underneath it so moved up a size which turns out to be probably nearer half a size and the right decision. I am 1.78m (5' 10") tall and weigh 92Kgs (202lbs or 14st 6lbs).
Very similar in overall appearance to the BMW suit
A stretch panel at the lower back for flexibility when seated which is difficult for a photographic numpty to get a good image of. The hi-viz means you can't use flash and I don't have steady arms or a tripod for a slow flash free exposure.
and two sets of velcro for adjusting the arms
The sleeves have a zip and velcro tab. The zip is probably not necessary and if I wear my gloves over the sleeves I won't use it and will close the cuff tighter with the velcro. If I have my gloves inside the cuff the zip will just close. (I wear summer perforated gloves with a long cuff all year prefering muffs and heated grips to thicker gloves)
This flap covers a what is hopefully a proper waterproof pocket
with the zip on the underside of the flap
There are three other outside pockets which aren't claimed to be waterproof and one internal pocket which is unfortunately quite small, about 13cm x 17cm
It also has stud and velcroe closed gaiters in the legs
My first thought was that the legs are too bulky, as in too much material but I guess they would still close over motocross boots if you opted for those.
A bit of hi-viz material on the front
and behind
The main zipper has an inner flap with a return. At the bottom of the zip there is an additional web of material to form a pocket. It has a little drain hole which you can just see at the end of the zipper tab.
So to summarise about £50.00 cheaper than the BMW equivalent, including delivery from Germany, of which I had three in 6 months all of which leaked and the last one suffered from catastrophic (exagerate? me? noooo) failure of a leg zip.
The legs on the Vanucci suit zip up the inside and have velcro flaps to close over as well as flaps with a return on the inside to hopefully channel any water that does get in down and out at the ankle. This is instead of the BMW system waterproof zips on the outside with no external flaps. So that makes the Vanucci a bit more fiddly to get into. Masses of adjustment with the velcro straps at the waist. The neck is quite large. I wear shirts with a 16½" or 17" collar and can still easily close the neck over a high necked fleece. It may prove too large for staying dry in the summer without an additional waterproof kneck cover of some kind.
Armour at the shoulders, elbows and knee with a foam back pad supplied which I will upgrade. It also has pockets to take hip pads which are not supplied.
I haven't been out in the rain enough to discover how good it is but water from a hose just runs off as you'd expect from a laminated material treated with Scotchguard.
So, anyway, I ordered the Vanucci suit on 09/03/10 @ 17:17hrs. Delivery quoted as 2-3 weeks as they were out of stock. Early afternoon on the 17/03 this appears
Inside
Ohh, reading materials as well. Shame I don't speak or read German
I had the BMW suit in a large but was restricted to only one or two thin layers underneath it so moved up a size which turns out to be probably nearer half a size and the right decision. I am 1.78m (5' 10") tall and weigh 92Kgs (202lbs or 14st 6lbs).
Very similar in overall appearance to the BMW suit
A stretch panel at the lower back for flexibility when seated which is difficult for a photographic numpty to get a good image of. The hi-viz means you can't use flash and I don't have steady arms or a tripod for a slow flash free exposure.
and two sets of velcro for adjusting the arms
The sleeves have a zip and velcro tab. The zip is probably not necessary and if I wear my gloves over the sleeves I won't use it and will close the cuff tighter with the velcro. If I have my gloves inside the cuff the zip will just close. (I wear summer perforated gloves with a long cuff all year prefering muffs and heated grips to thicker gloves)
This flap covers a what is hopefully a proper waterproof pocket
with the zip on the underside of the flap
There are three other outside pockets which aren't claimed to be waterproof and one internal pocket which is unfortunately quite small, about 13cm x 17cm
It also has stud and velcroe closed gaiters in the legs
My first thought was that the legs are too bulky, as in too much material but I guess they would still close over motocross boots if you opted for those.
A bit of hi-viz material on the front
and behind
The main zipper has an inner flap with a return. At the bottom of the zip there is an additional web of material to form a pocket. It has a little drain hole which you can just see at the end of the zipper tab.
So to summarise about £50.00 cheaper than the BMW equivalent, including delivery from Germany, of which I had three in 6 months all of which leaked and the last one suffered from catastrophic (exagerate? me? noooo) failure of a leg zip.
The legs on the Vanucci suit zip up the inside and have velcro flaps to close over as well as flaps with a return on the inside to hopefully channel any water that does get in down and out at the ankle. This is instead of the BMW system waterproof zips on the outside with no external flaps. So that makes the Vanucci a bit more fiddly to get into. Masses of adjustment with the velcro straps at the waist. The neck is quite large. I wear shirts with a 16½" or 17" collar and can still easily close the neck over a high necked fleece. It may prove too large for staying dry in the summer without an additional waterproof kneck cover of some kind.
Armour at the shoulders, elbows and knee with a foam back pad supplied which I will upgrade. It also has pockets to take hip pads which are not supplied.
I haven't been out in the rain enough to discover how good it is but water from a hose just runs off as you'd expect from a laminated material treated with Scotchguard.
First decent rain ride
in the new suit. 32 miles with about half of that in steady heavy rain and I emerged from the suit comlpetely dry.
The 3 outside pockets that are marked "not waterproof" and described on the Louis site as "partially waterproof" stayed drier than the "waterproof" pockets on the BMW Coverall. In fact all the pockets remained completely dry.
So far I'd recommend this suit.
in the new suit. 32 miles with about half of that in steady heavy rain and I emerged from the suit comlpetely dry.
The 3 outside pockets that are marked "not waterproof" and described on the Louis site as "partially waterproof" stayed drier than the "waterproof" pockets on the BMW Coverall. In fact all the pockets remained completely dry.
So far I'd recommend this suit.
Anyone tried the new Spada one piece suit? About £150 - or is it too cheap
got any more info on it ? this looks ideal for Aus conditions - not too bulky and warm, and with a removable quilted lining.
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I've just caught up with this thread and so a bit late but good luck with your new suit. I have a one piece Olympia Phantom suit which I think is exceptional value for money. I've been in torrential rain and its proven to be 100% so far. I've never had to use the thermal liner as I always have a full set of clothes on underneath and that is sufficient. Great value too. I have the more subdued Grey suit not the Canary Yellow one although to be honest I do like that and its a be seen be safe kind of yellow too
http://www.olympiamotosports.com/phantom/phantom.htm
AndyT
http://www.olympiamotosports.com/phantom/phantom.htm
AndyT
I've just caught up with this thread and so a bit late but good luck with your new suit. I have a one piece Olympia Phantom suit which I think is exceptional value for money. I've been in torrential rain and its proven to be 100% so far. I've never had to use the thermal liner as I always have a full set of clothes on underneath and that is sufficient. Great value too. I have the more subdued Gret suit not the Canary Yellow one although to be honest I do like that and its a be seen be safe kind of yellow too
http://www.olympiamotosports.com/phantom/phantom.htm
AndyT
i like that too
FastFred
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Hein Gericke one piece black suit oversuit cost £23 about 10yrs ago. Never let a drop in on Scotland trips and IOM which are generally a very good test!! Rode for hours in it and no leaks.
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Ahh but thats a rain suit not an oversuit theres about 2-500 pounds difference in the price
illustratedman
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Used this as well, damp crotch after a while in really heavy rain.
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Why not just send him the clothing advertisers' name with the biggest advert in the magazine ? I bet that's the one that wins......
paulbeard
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Cheers for an excellent, detailed write up on the suit, Packer...I'd gone through the same options that have been discussed here & was about to go try on a BMW Coverall, despite the crap BMW labelling down the front, when I came across & was impressed by your write up on the Vanussi.
I ummed & ah'd about ordering one from getgeared.com in case it didn't fit, but took the plunge when I saw they do freepost returns for unused items...anyway I'm glad I did. This is an excellent bit of kit which feels very substantial and well made - I feel safe in it. The hard armour all fits well, both on & off the bike. I bought XL, and at 5' 10", 100 kilo's and a little on the chunky side round the middle, it fits perfectly.
Not tried it in the wet yet but goes on quickly & easily over my work shirt & pants, which is exactly what I bought it for - so I'm happy I went for this one. Cheers again.
Why not just send him the clothing advertisers' name with the biggest advert in the magazine ? I bet that's the one that wins......
Ok well the two they found best value were the BLH Light @ £26 and the Held Monson at £57.
Only 4 of the 15 suits tested were waterproof when pressure washed. Just shows how much shite there is for bikers.
I've just caught up with this thread and so a bit late but good luck with your new suit. I have a one piece Olympia Phantom suit which I think is exceptional value for money. I've been in torrential rain and its proven to be 100% so far. I've never had to use the thermal liner as I always have a full set of clothes on underneath and that is sufficient. Great value too. I have the more subdued Grey suit not the Canary Yellow one although to be honest I do like that and its a be seen be safe kind of yellow too
http://www.olympiamotosports.com/phantom/phantom.htm
AndyT
i like that too
i liked it so much i bought one from Revzilla in the states. - about $500 door to door
Delivered in 6 days
perfect fit - 2XL
its the dogs bollox
heres a pic of me in it
Has anyone tried the Admiral suit from Spidi, £599.99 as advertised in the Grand Prix Legends catalogue ?
Looks good ,write up good but would like to know if it works eh !!
www,grandprixlegends.com
Theres got to be a good un amongst the options on here so far !
Looks good ,write up good but would like to know if it works eh !!
www,grandprixlegends.com
Theres got to be a good un amongst the options on here so far !
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