parkmoy Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Going touring on the continent this summer and want a textile jacket that's reasonably waterproof and has good ventilation - I'm hoping for some warm days I know I can spend x hundreds of pounds but I'm looking for something that does the job at less money. Any recommndations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin the Bear Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Bin bag adapted with scissors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkmoy Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 Well I suppose any reply is better than none But not much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Hi, i`ve just bought a RST Paragon Jacket, think its a 3/4 length cost £180looks like it cost a lot more, plenty of pockets, vents & extras on it, well worth a look.i got mine from "Bikegear" in Ashton, they`ve got a few outlets, not sure where though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Hein Gericke are doing some great deals at the moment, I got an email from them offering this for 175 http://www.hein-gericke.co.uk/hein-geri ... 18966.htmlor in MCN this week Weise have a new range out.I'd recommend both.HTHNick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkmoy Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 Thanks guys, they both sound good. Like the look of the RST one, I can get it for £152 off Ebay. Counting the pennies ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimmers Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 i've had a cheap RST jacket for quite a while now, good value for money.So +1 for RST jackets. They do a cheaper touring jacket, Tourmaster or the Alpha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin the Bear Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 See ...post something daft and they all turn up with useful suggestions Method in the madness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkmoy Posted February 4, 2012 Author Share Posted February 4, 2012 See ...post something daft and they all turn up with useful suggestions Method in the madness Yeah, yeah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Check out any secondhand Goretex stuff on eBay or whatever.....some secondhand gear is a real bargain. Got a couple of Belstaff jackets for winter riding recently for around £30 each....one is slightly worn but still good....and the other looks brand new..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkmoy Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 Well I researched the RST jacket and found a few people had waterproofing issues so I decided to go for the Heine Gerick Valley TRG one. I got the £175 deal which was an excellent saving on the rrp of £250. Ordered Friday morning and arrived this am (Monday) - great service considering it was ordered by a local shop from a warehouse in England and delivered free to my home address in Northern Ireland. It looks well made and has all the features I wanted plus it's a good fit. Here's hoping it lives up to its billing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlosVonBrum Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 so I decided to go for the Heine Gerick Valley TRG one. Good choice. I put HG light years ahead of RST personally. My RST gloves' stitching didn't even last a season! I've punished my HG synth jacket, trousers and gloves they're still imaculate (if grubby). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott01422 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 iv got this jacket quiet comfy and good price im riding in -4 and it still keeps me warm http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Frank-Thomas- ... _749wt_952 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttled Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Here is mine, Italian and works very well in the summer and winterhttp://www.themotorbikeforum.co.uk/view ... 79&t=40850 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin the Bear Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I've had a fieldsheer jacket for years. Can't fault it. Well designed, well made, practical, comfortable,removable inner fleece bomber jacket and armour pockets and pads. http://www.fieldsheer.com/site2010/IE/index3.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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