6 rain suits to keep your riding dry
Gear Driven
May/June 2009
By Motorcycle Classics staff
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Tour Master’s Elite Series II one-piece rain suit.
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1. Tour Master’s Elite Series II one-piece rain suit is a fine piece of gear, with the kind of rugged construction that promises a long-wearing life. We’ve tested the two-piece version of this suit in the past, and we were impressed with both its comfort and its weather protection. This one-piece version costs less than buying the jacket ($54.99) and pants ($34.99) separately, and features a polyurethane-backed heavy-duty nylon shell with sealed seam construction, a collar-to-fly-length main zipper with dual wind flap and Velcro closure, an “Aqua-Barrier” under-the-helmet hood to help eliminate seepage in the collar area (which easily stows in a hidden collar pocket), and a polyester mesh lining. Chest map pockets feature waterproof zippers, plus there’s a thigh pocket for convenient storage. Underarm grommets allow airflow to minimize moisture buildup, while the “Scoop Vent System” helps the suit breathe. Scotchlite reflective piping and Tour Master’s signature reflective triangles help increase nighttime visibility. It also has elastic cuffs with Velcro closure at sleeves and pant legs, and a hanging loop is built into the collar for post-ride air drying. Price: $79.99. More info: www.TourMaster.com
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2. Fieldsheer’s Storm two-piece rain suit is made with a polyurethane-coated nylon shell with taped seams, a taffeta jacket liner and a contoured, corduroy-lined collar. It has Velcro adjustable cuffs, zip and Velcro leg enclosures, and a double-layered seat panel to prevent slipping. It features reflective Phoslite for high visibility, back vents to prevent moisture build-up inside the jacket, removable elastic stirrups and a waterproof double-layer storm flap over the main zipper. Equipped with two Velcro front pockets, a zipped map pocket and a Velcro pant pocket, it features double-stitched, overlapped, glued, heat-sealed and electronically welded seams just like the one-piece Sugo Max. Price: $42.90. More info: www.BikeBandit.com
3. Firstgear’s Thermo one-piece rain suit is made of a 210 Denier Hypertex outer shell with 120-gram polyester insulation. Somewhere between a rain suit and an Aerostich Roadcrafter-type riding suit (albeit without any crash armor), it seems cut to wear over your street clothes, not over your riding gear like the other suits here. Because it’s insulated it’s quite warm, but that means it’s also thicker and takes up a lot of room when you go to pack it. Nicely made, it features elasticized ankle closures and an adjustable waist, has full storm flap closures on the zippers, pockets and cuffs, and also features cargo storage pockets. Price: $143.95. More info: www.BikeBandit.com
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