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The rst boots I want:

http://www.rst-store.co.uk/rst-tractech-evo-ce-boots.html


These aren't waterproof though. The inky waterproof ones they do come in black.


Could I just buy some waterproof Gareth's sock liners for them?

The rest of your gear isn't waterproof either - why you need waterproof boots??

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The rst boots I want:

http://www.rst-store.co.uk/rst-tractech-evo-ce-boots.html


These aren't waterproof though. The inky waterproof ones they do come in black.


Could I just buy some waterproof Gareth's sock liners for them?

The rest of your gear isn't waterproof either - why you need waterproof boots??

 

Very true! haha.

I was hoping to wear leathers as my protective layer and maybe buy a waterproof 1 piece shell to slip on over them?


Does most people just use Textile to avoid this? Or have 2 sets of clothing..... Then again you cant always predict the rain.


:shock:

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Both!

I have an over suit for over my leathers and a set of textiles.

You can get covers to go over the boots too.


All depends how you anticipate riding. If you know you'll be in rain get waterproof boots, but they will make your feet hotter in the summer than airated boots.

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I have ALDI gloves and boots, the boots don't seem to let water in and are pretty good for the price. I know ALDI near me still has some boots in which may be an option if you're on a budget.

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If it was me I'd set £800 aside for gear.

 

I thought that sounded a lot until I added up my gear :lol:

 

You could probably do a decent kit set for 400 to 500 if you check clearance items of decent brands where they are changing their stock line.

Also if there's any shows near you, the last day often yields some bargains!

 

And then you need to factor in hot weather gear and wet weather gear.. you'll soon end up with two of everything and be close to 1500out of pocket!! But that's all part of the game :cheers:

 


Indeed, summer is fast dwindling away. I have nice new Dianase summer gear and no f**king bike to ride :(

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Hi guys,


Would you consider these RST jackets to be good quality to commute to work in Edinburgh?


http://www.rst-store.co.uk/rst-tundra-ii-textile-jacket.html

http://www.rst-store.co.uk/rst-paragon-iv-textile-jacket.html


Or would I need to go for more expensive ones like these?


http://www.rst-store.co.uk/rst-pro-series-paragon-v-textile-jacket.html


Or would I need to look into even better ones?


Ones last question is, would this one also be enough as it seems smaller to handle


http://www.rst-store.co.uk/rst-pro-series-ventilator-v-textile-jacket.html

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RST is good quality clothing, and of those I would go for 1 of thr first three. Only because they have storm collars which would be needed for commuting in Scotland. Go and try them as they can be quite heavy and see how easy the liners are for removing.

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I was hoping to wear leathers as my protective layer and maybe buy a waterproof 1 piece shell to slip on over them?


Does most people just use Textile to avoid this? Or have 2 sets of clothing..... Then again you cant always predict the rain.


:shock:

 

I have 1 piece waterpoof. Never used it. To be honest on on short ride I prefer to get wet.

 

You will end up with far more than 2 sets of clothing.

Bikers accumulate shite... Fact. :lol:

 

^^^ This. I have leathers. And I have waterpoof textiles. The problem is they accumulate water in the outer shell.


Hence I bought Gore-tex laminated textile pants. Still looking for laminated jacket.

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Hi guys,


Would you consider these RST jackets to be good quality to commute to work in Edinburgh?


http://www.rst-store.co.uk/rst-tundra-ii-textile-jacket.html

http://www.rst-store.co.uk/rst-paragon-iv-textile-jacket.html


Or would I need to go for more expensive ones like these?


http://www.rst-store.co.uk/rst-pro-series-paragon-v-textile-jacket.html


Or would I need to look into even better ones?


Ones last question is, would this one also be enough as it seems smaller to handle


http://www.rst-store.co.uk/rst-pro-series-ventilator-v-textile-jacket.html

 

None of the above. When it says having a waterproof Liner means that the outer textile which is on the outside of the liner will get soaked with water. Still it will be waterpoof, but heavy as hell and will need 1 day to dry after heavy rain ride.


Look for textiles that say laminated/membrane Gore-tex only if you are serious about waterpoof textiles. You see the word liner is no good. Laminated Gore-Tex was called previously Gore-tex Pro. Now they just say membrane.


Say Scott Distinct 1 Gore-Tex Jacket and Scott Distinct 1 Pro GT Pants.


Or Dainese Stradon/Atlantik jackets.


Dainese Lontan pants.


Laminated Gore-tex is expensive. Look for sales. I bought Lontan pants for £200.

 

Do RST jacket have any certification for the protection?


I am seing a gore tex Dainese which has EN 1621.1 certificate.


Is that something necessary?


Cheers,

 

It depends. For me is very important. I want to know the textile has been tested for tear and abrassion and the seams will not burst.


Although EN 1621.1 is an armor standard which means the textile and the seams has not been tested.


EN 13595 is the textile testing standard and it has 2 test levels, Level 1 and Level 2. Level 2 giving a higher level of protection.


Ideally it must say EN 13595 Level 2 Approved. Not tested or certified :D


Tested: Usually means that the manufacturer tested the garment sample or samples in their own facility to meet (possibly) certain standards. But the sample may not have been sent to a certified testing facility for the official testing procedures.


Certified: Garment samples were tested at a certified testing facility and may have passed specific tests in one or more zones.


Approved: To be "CE Approved", multiple samples of the garment must have been tested by a certified facility and certified to meet or exceed the relevant standards in all zones.

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None of the above. When it says having a waterproof Liner means that the outer textile which is on the outside of the liner will get soaked with water. Still it will be waterpoof, but heavy as hell and will need 1 day to dry after heavy rain ride.


Look for textiles that say laminated/membrane Gore-tex only if you are serious about waterpoof textiles. You see the word liner is no good. Laminated Gore-Tex was called previously Gore-tex Pro. Now they just say membrane.


Say Scott Distinct 1 Gore-Tex Jacket and Scott Distinct 1 Pro GT Pants.


Or Dainese Stradon/Atlantik jackets.


Dainese Lontan pants.


Laminated Gore-tex is expensive. Look for sales. I bought Lontan pants for £200.

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It depends. For me is very important. I want to know the textile has been tested for tear and abrassion and the seams will not burst.


Although EN 1621.1 is an armor standard which means the textile and the seams has not been tested.


EN 13595 is the textile testing standard and it has 2 test levels, Level 1 and Level 2. Level 2 giving a higher level of protection.


Ideally it must say EN 13595 Level 2 Approved. Not tested or certified :D


Tested: Usually means that the manufacturer tested the garment sample or samples in their own facility to meet (possibly) certain standards. But the sample may not have been sent to a certified testing facility for the official testing procedures.


Certified: Garment samples were tested at a certified testing facility and may have passed specific tests in one or more zones.


Approved: To be "CE Approved", multiple samples of the garment must have been tested by a certified facility and certified to meet or exceed the relevant standards in all zones.

 

Thanks for this.


I´m quite set on the RST Paragon IV one right now, but will look into others, problem is price.


Do you know any gore tex sale site?


Cheers,

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gore tex laminate motorcycle jacket


This will give a good selection, but the cost is approx 3 times the cost of the RST you were looking at.

I have RST trousers with liners and they do take ages to dry after a good soaking but I have stayed dry.

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Do you know any gore tex sale site?


Cheers,

 

I bough mine Lontan pants from spanish site here: https://www.motocard.com/en/pants-2/dainese-lontan_fore_tex_nero_631.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


Note although they accepts returns you need to pay for the extra shipping so carefull with sizing. I wear UK 42 formal pants. Lontan pants I have are size EU 56 which is UK 46 and aretight fit for me.


These guys have good discounts too:


http://www.fc-moto.de/Scott-Distinct-1-Pro-GT-Pant" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


https://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/sec387bd410af/?ObjectID=22903527&ViewAction=ViewProduct" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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I bough mine Lontan pants from spanish site here: https://www.motocard.com/en/pants-2/dainese-lontan_fore_tex_nero_631.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


Note although they accepts returns you need to pay for the extra shipping so carefull with sizing. I wear UK 42 formal pants. Lontan pants I have are size EU 56 which is UK 46 and aretight fit for me.


These guys have good discounts too:


http://www.fc-moto.de/Scott-Distinct-1-Pro-GT-Pant" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


https://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/sec387bd410af/?ObjectID=22903527&ViewAction=ViewProduct" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

I was looking at this jacket and was wondering why the


http://www.fc-moto.de/Scott-Distinct-1-Pro-GT-Jacket" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


Which seems to be the older model, has a higher price than the


http://www.fc-moto.de/Scott-Distinct-2-Pro-GT-Jacket" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


Which is the current model scott has in their website.


If the distinct 1 pro is better, the discount is even bigger so it would be quite a good buy


The contender is the following which I Can get for around 320 at the store after the discount for buying a bike,


http://www.fc-moto.de/Revit-Neptune-Gore-Tex-Jacket" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


Is it a good enough jacket? From what I can see is not laminated gore tex, it just has a gore tex linen, would that be better than a waterproof RST? OR the above mentioned Scot laminated Gore tex?


Any call between these 3

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