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Mad_doctor
| | Posted on Sunday, June 28, 2009 - 09:39 pm: | 
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I bought a cheaper Tourmaster,Coat and pants. Both have removable liners, ce padding, and waterproof vents from hell. There are vents on the shoulders, two vents on the left and right chest, vents in the arms, and a vent in the back. this jacket vents REALLY well. I do a lot of riding in the rain/on the slab, no leaks.The liners are warm, as I ride in 10-20 degree weather, although I do have heated gear, but only use the vest.Best money I ever spent. I do wear the gear even on 90 degree days. No problem |
Fastmag
| | Posted on Monday, June 29, 2009 - 01:50 am: |
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I have a Road Crafter 2 piece and love the living daylights out of it. 30,000 miles on it and it is the easiest gear to put on and comfortable for all day riding. |
Ready2ride
| | Posted on Monday, June 29, 2009 - 10:30 am: |
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Dan,
Unless you have your heart set on a Roadcrafter you might want to consider a Darien Light. The fabric of the Light breathes much better than the heavier Roadcrafter and is a lot more comfortable here in FL when it's hot (and/or raining). |
Notrailerdave
| | Posted on Saturday, July 04, 2009 - 01:03 am: |
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Ahhhh, Tell me about the Darien Light. I'm looking at the Motoport stuff too but I like that Aerostich's products double as rain gear. That and they have the best flamin' motogear catalog in the world!! Is the 200 denier cordura enough material for acceptable protection? My biggest concern has always been how hot 'stich stuff would be down here in FL. Of course, with the heat wave we've been in the past few weeks, it would be hot if you rode nude...... |
Froggy
| | Posted on Saturday, July 04, 2009 - 02:39 am: |
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In most situations you would be cooler wearing anything, as your bare skin isn't exposed to the sun.
No clue about the Dariens, I have never seen them in person. |
Rwven
| | Posted on Saturday, July 04, 2009 - 09:52 am: |
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+1 on TourMaster. I wear a Flex jacket and pants. They both convert from winter weight with liners and waterproofing all the way down to mesh. A true all seasons piece of gear. It's fairly heavy stuff too, feels substantial. The whole kit is under $400.00. |
Court
| | Posted on Saturday, July 04, 2009 - 03:35 pm: |
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I did 285 miles in a Darien this morning . . . EXCELLENT.
Aerostich goods are not cheap . . but the best you can buy. |
Treysmagna
| | Posted on Saturday, July 04, 2009 - 10:44 pm: |
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I have a one piece roadcrafter and it is great as long as it is not a driving rain and the temp is about 80 or below. It is very comfortable and will work in a drizzle. I also have a Darien and really like it. For colder and wet weather it is the way to go. I hear the Darien lite is better for warmer weather, but here in Houston even my mesh stuff is hot right now. I cant wait for fall! |
Ready2ride
| | Posted on Sunday, July 05, 2009 - 07:55 pm: |
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Ahhhh, Tell me about the Darien Light...Is the 200 denier cordura enough material for acceptable protection?...My biggest concern has always been how hot 'stich stuff would be down here in FL.
The fabric of the "Light" seems sturdy enough to provide adequate protection and it breathes well enough, that in cooler weather, I have to wear a wind-breaker underneath it to stay warm. As with all the Aerostich gear, air flow through the garment (while moving of course) is easily regulated with the zippers. |
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