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Old 26-Jul-2005, 21:28   #1
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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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Old 26-Jul-2005, 21:30   #2
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Yep, they're ace. When it rains, no one makes funny comments.
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Old 26-Jul-2005, 21:44   #3
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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?
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Old 26-Jul-2005, 22:09   #4
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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
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Old 26-Jul-2005, 22:11   #5
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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.
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Old 26-Jul-2005, 22:23   #6
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yeah got one, a scott leathers one. thoroughly recommend it. wipes clean easily if you use it in the bedroom too.....................................apparently .
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Old 27-Jul-2005, 08:38   #7
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Old 27-Jul-2005, 10:08   #8
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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.
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Old 27-Jul-2005, 11:30   #9
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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.
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Old 29-Jul-2005, 21:47   #10
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Thanks guys - very informative!

Might just get them.
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