The best waterproof summer suit?

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Going touring Spain, Italy etc mid July. Just got back from Dutch TT, Assen and on the way back to the ferry on Sunday it was hot and sunny in Holland. I soon found my Streetguard suit was far too hot and uncomfortable.
Please can anyone recommend a water proof suit that will offer both protection in an accident and not make me melt in the sun?
As I say my Streetguard suit is simply too heavy for hot weather.

I have even considered my Hood jeans and leather jacket and taking an over suit for if it rains. I think my leather is cooler than a heavy textile but then my Streetguard suit is black (which obviously soaks in the sun) and my Dainese leather is a creamy White upper half which seems to be cooler in the sun.

Any help/ advice is most welcome and appreciated thank you.

Chris.
 
I have an Olympia Airglide that I picked up from Canada. Cordura Mesh trousers and Jacket with waterproof inner. When it is very hot it is very comfortable. Waterproof inner works well. Not going to win any fashion awards but at £380 good value. It is a very good summer suit and wore it last winter but the winter layer so exterior+plus waterproof+thermal makes you feel a bit like the Michelin Man. Might get something else for the winter.
 
Rev'it cayenne

ChrisH said:
Going touring Spain, Italy etc mid July. Just got back from Dutch TT, Assen and on the way back to the ferry on Sunday it was hot and sunny in Holland. I soon found my Streetguard suit was far too hot and uncomfortable.
Please can anyone recommend a water proof suit that will offer both protection in an accident and not make me melt in the sun?
As I say my Streetguard suit is simply too heavy for hot weather.

I have even considered my Hood jeans and leather jacket and taking an over suit for if it rains. I think my leather is cooler than a heavy textile but then my Streetguard suit is black (which obviously soaks in the sun) and my Dainese leather is a creamy White upper half which seems to be cooler in the sun.

Any help/ advice is most welcome and appreciated thank you.

Chris.
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I've just purchased a Rev'it Cayenne Pro Suit, and am really happy with it.

I used it on Sunday for a ride upto the dales in 28.5 degrees temperature, and it was lovely and cool with all the vents open.

The sleeve vents are particularly good, at getting cool air up around your body, better than the 4 chest vents, but this is probably due to the good wind protection on my 1200 GSA.

The thing I really like is that it has aysymetrical sleeves with no zip fastenic, this lets you levea them loose to get even more coll air up there, but lets you synch them really tight around your gloves for winter riding.

I always steered clear from the removable waterproof liner suits, but as I do most if not all of my riding in Spring / summer / autumn I thought I'd give one a try, and it's perfect. Very similar to the BMW Rallye suit, but a lot cheaper. I also managed to get 10% off mine.


I cannot recommend it highly enough.
 
Thanks for the replies guys, I used to have a BMW twat suit 2 but I personally can't get my head round the water proof underliner, which is why I bought the Streetguard. :nenau Why do they think we want to ride round in a soaking wet outer suit? :blast
Any more idea's guys?
 
I have the Akito desert suit. Very breezy with all the vents open including full length arm ones. Ditch the waterproof liner and carry a rain jacket.
 
After some searching I think I might have found the answer... The BMW Comfort Shell Suit only my dealer did not have my size to try :blast so it might be a ride down to Jefferies on Monday. Got to admit I was relieved to see it is not really an 80's shell suit :rolleyes:

Thanks again guys for your comments, I must say I am rather shocked at how few there are to choose from in this kind - An actual water proof summer suit and not just a water proof liner!

Thanks guys...

Chris.
 
AberdeenAngus said:
I have the Akito desert suit. Very breezy with all the vents open including full length arm ones. Ditch the waterproof liner and carry a rain jacket.
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i have one of these not wore it yet is there a problem with the waterproof liner?
apologies for the bump
 
For those wanting something cheaper than BMW kit, have a look at http://www.ghostbikes.com/

They have a number of options inc. the Rev'it stuff mentioned above. Prices from £60 for a pair of Tuzo vented/waterproof trousers (never heard of the brand either) to £250ish for the Rev'it stuff.
 
ChrisH said:
After some searching I think I might have found the answer... The BMW Comfort Shell Suit .. Got to admit I was relieved to see it is not really an 80's shell suit :rolleyes:Chris.
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I have had a Comfort Shell for over a year- very happy with this from 5c up to 25c.
Airflow 3 for v hot days. Used this two years ago along with a w/proof Astars for when the rain came, which it did, it all worked.
 
g.s.john said:
i have one of these not wore it yet is there a problem with the waterproof liner?
apologies for the bump
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Nothing wrong with waterproof liners at all bud, I just personally dislike them or rather the idea of them. They allow the actual jacket to become soaked or waterlogged in heavy rain which for me is kind of defeating the object. They do keep YOU dry but not your actual jacket.
There is only one reason why a lot of them are made this way... Cost.

Cheers guys, much appreciated.

Chris.
 
Well after a ride to Leeds to visit my next nearest BMW dealer to try on some suits only to be told that the Comfort shell has been discontinued and will be replaced by a new version next year I am back to square one :mad:
 
The Akito Desert jacket is very cheap to buy and the old maxim "you get what you pay for " applies here......The main zip broke on mine after the second time I wore it and both the retailer (Ghostbikes in Preston) and the main supplier (in Cumbria) refused to repair it under warranty because I had lost the receipt.........admittedly it was my own fault for losing the receipt but the jacket was obviously unworn and their only excuse was "You might have bought it abroad!.." .......So if you only want a jacket to last you 2 trips then buy this one; if you expect a jacket to last longer than 2 trips then spend the extra and buy a proper jacket from a quality company............spending more on good quality clothing is far cheaper in the long run..........My experience with an Akito Desert jacket has not been a happy one.......and I gave it a 1 star rating only because I was unable to give it a zero......
 
BOBAD said:
The Akito Desert jacket is very cheap to buy and the old maxim "you get what you pay for " applies here......The main zip broke on mine after the second time I wore it and both the retailer (Ghostbikes in Preston) and the main supplier (in Cumbria) refused to repair it under warranty because I had lost the receipt.........admittedly it was my own fault for losing the receipt but the jacket was obviously unworn and their only excuse was "You might have bought it abroad!.." .......So if you only want a jacket to last you 2 trips then buy this one; if you expect a jacket to last longer than 2 trips then spend the extra and buy a proper jacket from a quality company............spending more on good quality clothing is far cheaper in the long run..........My experience with an Akito Desert jacket has not been a happy one.......and I gave it a 1 star rating only because I was unable to give it a zero......
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If you bought it online, did you get a confirmation email from ghostbikes? That's your receipt right there. My gmail account archives everything going back to the year dot (almost)
 
I bought my grey klim overland and wear it all year round. Last year in 39 degree heat with all the vents closed it was good, but at the point it got a bit warm I doused my clothing under the suit with water and kept the vents closed, it was good for the next 1.5 hours ( enough to get through the worst of the heat between 2-4 o'clock. In cold weather it's just about layering. Never feels hot in cold weather, but then never gets too cold either.
IMHO opening vents in hot weather makes things worse not better. Good base layers to soak up the sweat and wick it away, and a suit which protects you from the wind. Colour also makes a big difference IMO, most motorcycle clothing is black and that's not too clever. A light coloured helmet also helps keep the noodle cool.

1000 miles through Southern France and Spain in 1 day, through august heat, inland from the coast, that's a real test :D
 
ChrisH said:
Going touring Spain, Italy etc mid July. Just got back from Dutch TT, Assen and on the way back to the ferry on Sunday it was hot and sunny in Holland. I soon found my Streetguard suit was far too hot and uncomfortable.
Please can anyone recommend a water proof suit that will offer both protection in an accident and not make me melt in the sun?
As I say my Streetguard suit is simply too heavy for hot weather.

I have even considered my Hood jeans and leather jacket and taking an over suit for if it rains. I think my leather is cooler than a heavy textile but then my Streetguard suit is black (which obviously soaks in the sun) and my Dainese leather is a creamy White upper half which seems to be cooler in the sun.

Any help/ advice is most welcome and appreciated thank you.

Chris.
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I'm looking to upgrade and was looking at the Klim B/L or the new Street guard.

Can you tell me if yours was the new 2014 street guard (SG4) which seems to be a big improvement over the SG3.
 
I would hazard a guess that the OP is no longer interested as the thread is over 4 years old...or am i missing something?
 
Nippy Normans supply Touratech, Wunderlich, Desert Fox and many other makes of accessories.
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