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Rukka or best alternative
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I had the original badlands pro in 2014. Brilliant jacket. Survived a few off road falls and was mostly unmarked. The velcro and a pocket zip failed this year so I sold it on here (cheap!) and bought the new one. Superb as expected. Fits the same and a proper evolution of the old one.
I used to swear by Rukka, but It seems to me its just armoured waterproofs now. And the armours massive! Still wear Nivala keks in winter mind.
I used to swear by Rukka, but It seems to me its just armoured waterproofs now. And the armours massive! Still wear Nivala keks in winter mind.
For all the riding I do these days, expensive jackets n trousers, doesn't equate to that expense being paid out.
As some, possibly most know the West Coast of Scotland where I do most my riding these days is unpredictable as far as weather is concerned. Starts out glorious sunshine, 10 minutes later your battling storm force winds and torrential downpours. 10 minutes later sunshine again.
For me it is easier to pull over at the nearest village rest bite, cafe, restaurant, for a cuppa tea, until weather improves. Sometimes 3-4 times in a travelling day, do love a cuppa.
On occasion nowhere near any rest bite, it is on with the waterproof jacket and trousers, Oxford specials, bone dry till the next stop. Cost less than £150 for both, last ages, time to put on and take off, zero cost. Time for me is my own. But each to their own, if you can afford it, Buy wisely.
As some, possibly most know the West Coast of Scotland where I do most my riding these days is unpredictable as far as weather is concerned. Starts out glorious sunshine, 10 minutes later your battling storm force winds and torrential downpours. 10 minutes later sunshine again.
For me it is easier to pull over at the nearest village rest bite, cafe, restaurant, for a cuppa tea, until weather improves. Sometimes 3-4 times in a travelling day, do love a cuppa.
On occasion nowhere near any rest bite, it is on with the waterproof jacket and trousers, Oxford specials, bone dry till the next stop. Cost less than £150 for both, last ages, time to put on and take off, zero cost. Time for me is my own. But each to their own, if you can afford it, Buy wisely.
Or you can just wear a set of decent textiles and not have to worry about stopping. The reason I moved to textiles was because when it started to rain, having to stop and then battle getting waterproofs on, when you are already damp, didn't work for me.For all the riding I do these days, expensive jackets n trousers, doesn't equate to that expense being paid out.
As some, possibly most know the West Coast of Scotland where I do most my riding these days is unpredictable as far as weather is concerned. Starts out glorious sunshine, 10 minutes later your battling storm force winds and torrential downpours. 10 minutes later sunshine again.
For me it is easier to pull over at the nearest village rest bite, cafe, restaurant, for a cuppa tea, until weather improves. Sometimes 3-4 times in a travelling day, do love a cuppa.
On occasion nowhere near any rest bite, it is on with the waterproof jacket and trousers, Oxford specials, bone dry till the next stop. Cost less than £100 for both, last ages, time to put on and take off, zero cost. Time for me is my own. But each to their own, if you can afford it, Buy wisely.
I don't wear textiles all the time, I make a call on the weather, I also have jeans and leather trousers, so I mix and match.
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Spot on. Exactly why I went away from jeans.
For Summer, I have Knox Tor jacket and waterproof over top which is really easy to put on.
Trying to lift your leg up and struggling to get waterproof trousers on is something I'll never do again.
I hear what your saying, but I have always used those pull on waterproofs even at my previous work as a truck driver, having to rope n sheet sometimes in pouring rain and stormy winds. Soaked through if not adorning waterproofs.
Sometimes soaked through from below the clothing, sweat mostly. But only as far as my skin layer.
I do own textile trousers, but far prefer armoured jeans for riding and a bomber styled BKS armoured jacket, these days.
Before it was full leather jacket and jeans, but hated the saggy ass look when stretched. Used to spend a fortune with latest gear, went through many types and found that still the favourite is my choice of real waterproofs over normal gear, when weathers bad enough to wear.
If I ever feel I need to spend £1000.00+ on riding gear, then it's time to hang up the boots, size 10 for future reference.
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Klim size is an issue, I think - there are not that many size options and I think that manufacturers run out of popular sizes quickly
Not everything read is gospel, I have come to be aware of that over time, but I did read somewhere that wearing loose fitted clothing, like some really expensive ones, (Not naming them).
May prove detrimental to your health after any fall at speed from your motorcycle, unlike body hugging leathers, or good tight fitted Jackets and jean trousers.
May prove detrimental to your health after any fall at speed from your motorcycle, unlike body hugging leathers, or good tight fitted Jackets and jean trousers.
Unless you have textiles made to measure, if you fall off, then the armour will move around. Always wear a base layer to help with sheer as well, skin burn hurts.
It is a judgement call what you wear, I just hope I don't fall off
I also have BKS made to measure leather trousers, love riding in them, I do sometimes carry a pair of waterproof trousers in case I get caught out, but can't remember the last time I wore them (back to can't be arsed to pull them on, so just tough it out)
I also get the cost issue of textiles, but my Rukka Navigator suit cost me around £1000 10 years ago, it is still 100% waterproof and I have ridden in some biblical rain whilst blood biking and touring. I have had to have the main zip replaced, but apart from that it's been top. So assuming the suit still keeps me dry for a little longer, that is an outlay of £100 a year and it still has some used value.
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Posh Pete
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It rather depends on what you are prioritising: protection, comfort, waterproofing? The season will also be a factor.
In the warmer months, my BMW Atlantis jeans and top offer good protection and have never let in rain. I wear a lanyard triggered air vest for extra protection. On very warm days, the jacket is replaced with a Held lightweight vented jacket. I keep a Scott waterproof over jacket handy in case of summer downpours. That combination kept me dry for a 20 minute or more deluge exiting Berlin a couple of years ago.
In the colder months, I use the same jeans with Merino leggings and a BMW Tourshell jacket (and occasionally a Keis heated waistcoat and heated grips) to stay warm and dry. The jacket has never let in rain.
When choosing riding gear, everything is a compromise. The above works for me.
In the warmer months, my BMW Atlantis jeans and top offer good protection and have never let in rain. I wear a lanyard triggered air vest for extra protection. On very warm days, the jacket is replaced with a Held lightweight vented jacket. I keep a Scott waterproof over jacket handy in case of summer downpours. That combination kept me dry for a 20 minute or more deluge exiting Berlin a couple of years ago.
In the colder months, I use the same jeans with Merino leggings and a BMW Tourshell jacket (and occasionally a Keis heated waistcoat and heated grips) to stay warm and dry. The jacket has never let in rain.
When choosing riding gear, everything is a compromise. The above works for me.
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