Ducati Sporting Club UK > General > Idle Chat > Leathers V textile.. long Distance

[madmav]

Originally Posted by Paul James

Been using the Dainese Goretex gear for a while now and it's been fine. One thing that is diffuicult to decide is what choice for a long trip when you might experience weather changes. I prefer to wear leathers and carry an oversuit if touring in the summer but maybe this time of year, in this country, you are unlikely to get overheated in textile gear.

Like most things its best to have all the options really, overall you'd have to say that textile gives the best protection against bad weather. If that is your main priority.

Not trying to hijack your thread Mav or to put myself forward as any touring "guru" just a few observations.

No worries Paul, I'm just trying to decide what to do !

I have a bike in Germany for scratching and ring trips, and now I have a bike for some long distance trips I have planned for next year!
Just need to make the right informed decision

regards mav

[jeff st4s]

Rukka textiles.
If your going to ride distance at some point it may rain and my Air Power combo keeps me dryer than leathers. Cooler than them in the summer if I take the waterproof liner out, not too much space required to then fold them up and take them with you.
After looking at the photo's of me at Box the other day it does nothing to advertise my delicate waist line , I think you all end up looking chunky!