SLICK Wet Weather Suits

bigtwin · 26-Jul-2005, 22:28

Has anyone bought used one of these suits (or similar)?

Are they effective (waterproof (and durable))?

They look as though they would be more compact than a standard oversuit (when not in use) and look appealing from that point of view.

However, I expect that they would probably attract a few jibes!

Sorry, but I don't know how to make the link live!

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Felix · 26-Jul-2005, 22:30

Yep, they're ace. When it rains, no one makes funny comments.

bigtwin · 26-Jul-2005, 22:44

I was thinking of using them for 'touring' and want to travel light. Are they more compact?

Do they only last a few uses or are they reasonably robust?

domski · 26-Jul-2005, 23:09

Yep I agree with Felix.

£40 is a bargain for staying dry, and they don't look too bad either IMO.

You know you want one

NBs996 · 26-Jul-2005, 23:11

They're pretty good stregth pvc , very stretchy and squash down pretty small compared to your average pac-a-mac.

Wore mine for one session in the morning at Cadders and didn't know i had it on.

To use one for touring might be a bit troublesom - you can't put it on when you're already leathered up... have to dress your leathers with it first, otherwise you'll need an assistant (thanks CK xx)! But once on it'll keep your top arf dry all day long.

dickieducati · 26-Jul-2005, 23:23

yeah got one, a scott leathers one. thoroughly recommend it. wipes clean easily if you use it in the bedroom too.....................................apparently .

ath748 · 27-Jul-2005, 09:38

Just don't wear it if you eat pies.

Mr_S · 27-Jul-2005, 11:08

As everyone else has said, they're excellent. Bought mine last year, mainly for trackdays, but have used it on the road when getting caught in the rain.

They can be a bit challenging to get on whilst you're wearing leathers though. Much easier to fit it on first if you can.

ericthered40 · 27-Jul-2005, 12:30

Very nice bit of kit but don’t go in the truck stop on the A1 in it unless you want to be hung up in a back room and used for a couple of years.

bigtwin · 29-Jul-2005, 22:47

Thanks guys - very informative!

Might just get them.

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26-Jul-2005, 22:30	#2
Felix Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,467 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North Yorkshire Mood: Is 112 dB loud enough?? What?? Yep, they're ace. When it rains, no one makes funny comments. Reply

26-Jul-2005, 22:44	#3
bigtwin Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 147 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Derby I was thinking of using them for 'touring' and want to travel light. Are they more compact? Do they only last a few uses or are they reasonably robust? Reply

26-Jul-2005, 23:09	#4
domski DSC Club Member WSB Hero Posts: 9,994 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Devon Yep I agree with Felix. £40 is a bargain for staying dry, and they don't look too bad either IMO. You know you want one Reply

26-Jul-2005, 23:23	#6
dickieducati Registered Forum User BSB Star Posts: 5,018 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Mood: the rain in spain falls mainly on me! yeah got one, a scott leathers one. thoroughly recommend it. wipes clean easily if you use it in the bedroom too.....................................apparently . Reply

27-Jul-2005, 09:38	#7
ath748 Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 762 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Switzerland and Dorking Mood: Missing my Flash... Just don't wear it if you eat pies. Reply

27-Jul-2005, 11:08	#8
Mr_S Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,324 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Gosport As everyone else has said, they're excellent. Bought mine last year, mainly for trackdays, but have used it on the road when getting caught in the rain. They can be a bit challenging to get on whilst you're wearing leathers though. Much easier to fit it on first if you can. Reply

27-Jul-2005, 12:30	#9
ericthered40 Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,698 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: N F A Mood: renegade sexy racer Very nice bit of kit but don’t go in the truck stop on the A1 in it unless you want to be hung up in a back room and used for a couple of years. Reply

29-Jul-2005, 22:47	#10
bigtwin Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 147 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Derby Thanks guys - very informative! Might just get them. Reply