I am concidering upgrading my kit I have dainesse atm and wondered what people's views are on either Klim badlands or rukka I have a budget of £1200
Thanks all
Thanks all
Klim or rukka
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Stadler are worth a look with the current € exchange rate. Rukka quality but with ventilation! Unfortunately no UK dealers but Bikerland.de are brilliant to deal with.
generalconfusion
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Didn't have the Badlands , but had the Latitude and hated the stiff collar and found the jacket cold (yes I know you are supposed to layer up) . Had a Rukka Athos and have now upgraded to an Armaxion (2nd from top of the range I think) . Sportsbike shop.co.uk were doing this for £700 (rrp£849) so leaves you enough for some trousers , get pro shell trousers not performance shell though
generalconfusion
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Update Armaxion back up to £849 in Uk but at FC Moto in Germany £610 plus carriage !! , link here http://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf...07048/Products/Rukka-Armaxion-Gore-Tex-Jacket and matching trouser £458 so £1068 for the set
I have the Klim Badlands and now the collar has softened off it's a treat. The Klim is a tough jacket and completely water and wind proof and doesn't get soaked with water. I have the Klim Inferno mid layer jacket that i wear inside the jacket which is really warm, i find, plus it's ok. for wearing to the pub
I have the Klim Latitude and at no time have I found the collar stiff. I find the jacket and trousers very comfortable and the construction very well made.
Torrential rain on a german Autobahn and the suit has stayed perfectly watertight. A good selection of zips allows plenty of ventilation when wearing during sunnier times.
I did try on the Badlands Pro on and first impressions was that it was very heavy. It has chest armour which may appeal to those going off-road. The chest armour brings a chest belt that helps spread the weight of the jacket.
I can thoroughly recommend the Klim Latitude and would have no hesitation in buying the same again.
Oh, and I can thoroughly recommend their gloves as well.
Torrential rain on a german Autobahn and the suit has stayed perfectly watertight. A good selection of zips allows plenty of ventilation when wearing during sunnier times.
I did try on the Badlands Pro on and first impressions was that it was very heavy. It has chest armour which may appeal to those going off-road. The chest armour brings a chest belt that helps spread the weight of the jacket.
I can thoroughly recommend the Klim Latitude and would have no hesitation in buying the same again.
Oh, and I can thoroughly recommend their gloves as well.
generalconfusion
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I know everybody has their own view but I found the Klim gloves very warm and comfortable but a pain in the arse to put on as the jacket cuff velcro is in the same position as the glove velcro and was forever catching and sticking to each other
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Cheaper than Rukka got a better warranty and better vented
Cheaper than Rukka got a better warranty and better vented
I can't really compare as have never bought Rukka, but I love my Badlands Pro jacket - can't fault it in any way and having zips for venting which stay waterproof in the worst of any weather that can be thrown at it is remarkable. The collar on mine is perfect and not stiff at all, which I did find was the case on a Latitude jacket when I tried that on.
I've had them both. Rukka was good but after a few years it leaked. The guarantee is only 5 years so that was it. In the summer the lack of vents is a real drawback. The Badlands is fully waterproof after some pretty rough use and I find it very comfortable. The collar has never been an issue for me. Layering in cold weather is pretty important and the vents are great in summer. Is does feel a bit out of place when going to Waitrose though...
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Klim or Rukka
Only thing against Klim is the cut. It seems to be designed for the American physique. A few years ago I tried the Badlands Pro, jacket & trousers. It was far too baggy on me. I know it's off road styling. Just didn't feel right. Would really like to get Klim, Especially for it's venting & waterproofing properties. I do wish Klim would consider manufacturing for the European physique.
I need some new gear & want some Pro shell. Don't fancy Rukka, just because of the limited venting for summer use. Been looking at the Revit Poseidon. I'm tall & have a 35 inside leg & long arms to match. So I prefer to try before I buy. However, living in South West Scotland there are limited outlets. Especially if you are looking for higher quality equipment. Don't really like taking a chance on buying from the internet. For as I mentioned ! I prefer to try before I buy ! I do miss Hein Gericke. Had the Master V suit, until I had an off & wrecked it.
Bought Wolf Titanium kit to replace it. Bad buy as it is as waterproof as a tea bag.
Only thing against Klim is the cut. It seems to be designed for the American physique. A few years ago I tried the Badlands Pro, jacket & trousers. It was far too baggy on me. I know it's off road styling. Just didn't feel right. Would really like to get Klim, Especially for it's venting & waterproofing properties. I do wish Klim would consider manufacturing for the European physique.
I need some new gear & want some Pro shell. Don't fancy Rukka, just because of the limited venting for summer use. Been looking at the Revit Poseidon. I'm tall & have a 35 inside leg & long arms to match. So I prefer to try before I buy. However, living in South West Scotland there are limited outlets. Especially if you are looking for higher quality equipment. Don't really like taking a chance on buying from the internet. For as I mentioned ! I prefer to try before I buy ! I do miss Hein Gericke. Had the Master V suit, until I had an off & wrecked it.
Bought Wolf Titanium kit to replace it. Bad buy as it is as waterproof as a tea bag.
Ordered a Rukka "Armaxion" from Moto Legends at a reduced price of £639.
When it arrived it was far to big,so I took a chance returned it and got the Rukka "Cosmic"at £659.
So glad I did.The Cosmic is a much nicer Jacket.Moto Legends even re-embursed the cost of the return postage.
Great service from Moto Legends and an offer to good to miss at £300 off the list price.
Steve
When it arrived it was far to big,so I took a chance returned it and got the Rukka "Cosmic"at £659.
So glad I did.The Cosmic is a much nicer Jacket.Moto Legends even re-embursed the cost of the return postage.
Great service from Moto Legends and an offer to good to miss at £300 off the list price.
Steve
I recently switched from an older style Rukka, which was very good to a Klim Latitude, it suits me, fits well, well ventilated which Rukka wasn't and cheaper for an equivalent jacket. Seems to be made from tougher material although that may just be an illusion. Worth trying on if you can, the lads at Adventure Spec are brilliant, very helpfull. I also noticed in a recent BMW club journal a 29% discount on certain klim suits I think from Adventure Bike Shop. Good luck with your choice, don't forget to let us know how you get on.
From my experience I think you will struggle with Revit for fit. I found the Dakar Trousers fine as you can order extra long sizes but the jackets come in standard length only and I ended up selling the jacket as the arms were never really long enough
Personally I have not tried Klim but I am happy with Rukka - currently using a Boulder Jacket and Focus trouser - both from FC Moto in Germany for reasonable prices
juhhyto
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I have both the Rukka Armas and the Stadler Modul Evo. Rukka is clearly for the colder climate and Stadler more versatile and also more wider temperature range. Quality wise both are superior, from others I have learned than even more quality than Klim.
I've got Rukka and Klim. The Rukka has been very good, nearly 10 years old now, 100% waterproof, but too warm and not well ventilated enough for a summer European trip. I've also got the Klim Badlands, which is very good, 100% waterproof, well ventilated. It does need a mid layer for warmth, but I use either a heated jacket or Arcteryx softshell which can also be worn off the bike. I've had excellent service from ParaGaz at ABW where I bought the Klim from, and from Adventurespec who are the importer, and who have changed some older Klim gear (3 years old and well used off road) which started to leak slightly - replaced no quibble.
Buying again, for cold weather use, I'd prefer Rukka but for the stupid lock out zips, and this alone would send me to Klim. I've mentioned it before, but Mrs Berin commutes a 60 mile round trip everyday, and has had no end of trouble with the zip including it failing in use. I know someone will be along in a minute to with a list of things that if you do them you'll have no problem, but it's a zip, ffs, it shouldn't be that hard! And it's solving a problem that doesn't exist, I never had water coming in though a zip with a storm flap.
Buying again, for cold weather use, I'd prefer Rukka but for the stupid lock out zips, and this alone would send me to Klim. I've mentioned it before, but Mrs Berin commutes a 60 mile round trip everyday, and has had no end of trouble with the zip including it failing in use. I know someone will be along in a minute to with a list of things that if you do them you'll have no problem, but it's a zip, ffs, it shouldn't be that hard! And it's solving a problem that doesn't exist, I never had water coming in though a zip with a storm flap.
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