How clever is the Rukka Armas liner?

[GS TRV]

Maybe Ive been taken in by the hype but Im thinking u should be able to feel snug in a variety of climes owing to the super duper NASA type liner

Anyone any experience of what temp you can cope with before you need to dump the liner.

Just thinking about my trip next month when we will be coming down from Nurburg to Bologna in one hit and wondering when it will get too hot for comfort.

Maybe some of you guys never take the liner out?

Happy to hear your thoughts.

Trev

 

[Harry Nicholson]

Maybe some of you guys never take the liner out?

Definitely take the liners ( jacket & trousers ) over 20 degrees C .

Cheers

Harry

 

[peterh]

Mine is only rarely used. If really cold (well, into single digits C) I use a heated jacket - if I use that and the liner together I feel like I've turned into a visual replica of the Michelin Man, and set in concrete to boot. So the liner stays at home then.

At around 10C or above, I use layers rather than the liner, as that gives more flexibility over a day.

Much depends on personal thermostat settings though ... What works for me may well not work for you.

However, the trouser liners are useful but tend to come out at around the 12C mark. There's always silk long johns.

 

[Micky]

It's only two minutes to take the liner out if it gets too warm

 

[bladerunner]

If it is a brand new jacket, give it a while. Or wash it once.

I found my Armar S stiff and "thin" at first but it is now settling in to being a great jacket. I think it will prove itself to be a favourite - it is definitely becoming warmer as it "fluffs" out.

 

[peterh]

It's only two minutes to take the liner out if it gets too warm

For more nimble fingers than mine I'm sure that's right. The button on one sleeve can keep me entertained for ages. Perhaps I should practice more, but layers are easier for me once the cold has gone.

 

[Deleted account Cooperman]

Never take my liner out and done tour southern European tours with it.

In heat I was concerned about the lack of venting compared with my last jacket but I think the jacket works by not absorbing any heat in the first place.

 

[Dainese Brave]

I've got an Armas jacket, and have used it very hot climes....

Despite all the negative hype some spout I think, and have experienced, that the jacket actually works.

I drove through the Ukraine to the Crimea, over a six week tour. The temperatures rose to nudging the 40's and never felt the jacket too hot on the bike...and that was with the lining in. I honestly think all the technical stuff actually work.

I think it's worth noting that your body takes a while to acclimatise to heat, so if you went from uk weather to 40 degree heat overnight your body wouldn't cope, and no jacket would be that good to prevent you suffering.....but the Armas does the job overall, and is an excellent jacket. I would rather be in it in any conditions rather than any other jacket.

As testament to this, I'm off to Andalucia tomorrow for 4 days riding in 30+ heat...and although I've got an excellent new Furygan summer jacket I'm taking the Armas it's that good

I also agree that they 'bed in'...mine was slightly stiff from new, but is now snug and comfy.

It is expensive....and I think people expect it to be like a fridge with arms in the heat, but it's as good as there is in getting close

 

[Dainese Brave]

Never take my liner out and done tour southern European tours with it.

In heat I was concerned about the lack of venting compared with my last jacket but I think the jacket works by not absorbing any heat in the first place.

I agree too

 

[mr_magicfingers]

Liner in all winter with a heated jacket under that but over a longsleeve merino thermal shirt.

Summers I take the liner out and just wear a merino shirt with the heated jacket in the pannier in case it gets cold.

I find that with the liner out the airflow from the front zips is much improved.

 

[GS TRV]

Interesting responses lads. Looks like the armas is going to Italy