What kind of rain gear do you use? - Page 2

Mr Lefty · 05-25-2009, 06:18 AM

I have Frog Togs...and while they've worked awesome so far... they're on their way out. if you look close at mine you can see the water proof lining is split on the back of the arms from all the flapping at speed.

probably would still keep me dry in a down pour... but I need to pickup a Aerostitch suit anyways... as no way in hell I'm gonna set out on the road trip's I'm planning with the frog togs... nope.

OreoGaborio · 05-25-2009, 07:25 AM

Interesting... I've heard only good things about FroggToggs until this thread. (other than the fact that they can kinda tear easily if you pull on them hard.)

I've got a teknic 2pc rain suit.... works great, except the crotch finally split from trying to hang a knee out. (I only use it during track days.)

Corey · 05-25-2009, 08:11 AM

I've got an old Dry Rider 1 piece suit that I got from my dad many years ago. It's beat to death, has poor ventilation, and the reflective piping has come off, but it'll still keep me bone dry in a monsoon.

nhgunnut · 05-25-2009, 08:38 AM

My Wife has a first gear set she bought for herself at a local stealership. I have a couple of inexpensive 2 piece sets. One is the thicker vinyl type I bought one day when I got caught a 100 miles out in a thunder storm and waiting for it to pass wasn't an option. It was $50 and now lives in the bottom of the goldwing bags as a "Just in Case" I also have a much thinner more breathable set that works every bit as well and fits in the hump on the busa (wich is where itweas the day I was on the Victory and caught in the thunderstorm) I also have and like a lot for cooler days a First gear Kilimanjaroe <SP> and matching tour pants that are water proof but but are a bit bulky for warmer weather (but hey I live here in New Hampshire where last year we had a long sumer it was a thursday and a a friday)

was92v · 05-25-2009, 08:39 AM

I have a two piece Fieldsheer suit I bought in 1990' or 91. It doesn't "breathe" at all so when the rain stops it has to come off, at least the jacket or sweat will get you wet instead of rain. It has no issues other that the elastic foot loops to hold the legs down are stretched out. No tears or seam problems ever and it still looks good. In really hard rain storms, eventually water will get in the back of the collar and make its way down my back, but that is usually long after I should have stopped for coffee...
The not breathing part works well for wind protection when the temp takes a dive. I have used it as a winter outer liner with good results. I think I paid about $60. for the suit 20 years ago. All of which means nothing now, does it? Oh well, you asked.

rogue · 05-25-2009, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by OreoGaborio

Interesting... I've heard only good things about FroggToggs until this thread. (other than the fact that they can kinda tear easily if you pull on them hard.)

I've got a teknic 2pc rain suit.... works great, except the crotch finally split from trying to hang a knee out. (I only use it during track days.)

A few people have told me that the FroggToggs rip easy if you're in a hurry when putting them on. That's the only negative thing I've heard about them.

The one-piece Teknic suit I borrowed from Kaneman a couple of years ago was AWESOME! It's been discontinued or I would have gotten one. I've found a couple of them on ebay but they're too big for me...although I'm considering getting one and just rolling up the pants and the sleeves like I did to his.

101lifts2 · 05-25-2009, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by G-Rex

...Now, it's Aerostich Roadcrafter or nothing for me. I've already shown how well it works. See the vid I did.

It wasn't cheap at about $900, but you definitely get what you pay for in this particular case.

You realize that you have to run it though 52 carwashes to be 100% sure it's effective.

t-homo · 05-26-2009, 12:04 AM

I have frogg toggs now. They worked fairly well the couple of times I have had to use them. I will probably get an Aerostitch or Olympia version of it this summer.

Particle Man · 05-26-2009, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by G-Rex

My first rain suit was a 1 piece from Nelson Riggs that worked well enough, but it didn't breathe at all and as soon as it stopped raining I would have to take it off. It was about $50.

that would be the kind that I keep with me - just plain black pants and red jacket.

I keep it with me but have only had to use it a couple of times - otherwise I keep the rain liner in my Joe Rocket Alter Ego jacket and pants when I know it's going to rain and it actually works pretty well.

Rider · 05-26-2009, 10:19 AM

I had some frog toggs that I sold to tommymac. They were decent but in heavy rain I still got wet. I rode through the remnants of a hurricane riding home from the Indy MotoGP race last year and I was soaked. Water seeped in through the zipper a. The pants kept me dry but the jacket let in enough water that water was seeping in through the zipper of my textile jacket under the toggs and my shirt underneath was saturated with water.

05-25-2009, 07:25 AM	#12
OreoGaborio Tony's Crack Pusher Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Topsfield MA Moto: 2003 Aprilia Tuono (street/track days), 2006 SV650 (race) Posts: 428	Interesting... I've heard only good things about FroggToggs until this thread. (other than the fact that they can kinda tear easily if you pull on them hard.) I've got a teknic 2pc rain suit.... works great, except the crotch finally split from trying to hang a knee out. (I only use it during track days.) __________________ -Pete LRRS/CCS#187 ECK-Racing, Ironstone Ventures, Tony's Track Days, SV Racer Pine Motorparts/PBE Specialists \| Phoenix Graphics \| Woodcraft \| Moon Performance \| RJ's Motorsport \| Motorcycles of Manchester \| MTAG-Pirelli The Garage: '03 Tuono (Hooligan bike :naughty) \| '06 SV650 (race)

05-25-2009, 08:11 AM	#13
Corey AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Florida Moto: Not a damn thing Posts: 2,612	I've got an old Dry Rider 1 piece suit that I got from my dad many years ago. It's beat to death, has poor ventilation, and the reflective piping has come off, but it'll still keep me bone dry in a monsoon. __________________ Half man, half horse, half motorcycle. All awesome. "Your game is shit, your company is shit. Activision ruined you! Activision ruined you." - Francis

05-25-2009, 08:38 AM	#14
nhgunnut gun totin redneck Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South West New Hampshire Moto: turbo busa 999 Duc Goldwing & Victory Posts: 1,130	My Wife has a first gear set she bought for herself at a local stealership. I have a couple of inexpensive 2 piece sets. One is the thicker vinyl type I bought one day when I got caught a 100 miles out in a thunder storm and waiting for it to pass wasn't an option. It was $50 and now lives in the bottom of the goldwing bags as a "Just in Case" I also have a much thinner more breathable set that works every bit as well and fits in the hump on the busa (wich is where itweas the day I was on the Victory and caught in the thunderstorm) I also have and like a lot for cooler days a First gear Kilimanjaroe <SP> and matching tour pants that are water proof but but are a bit bulky for warmer weather (but hey I live here in New Hampshire where last year we had a long sumer it was a thursday and a a friday) __________________ Evolution requires a body count, Count or be Counted!

05-25-2009, 06:18 AM	#11
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	I have Frog Togs...and while they've worked awesome so far... they're on their way out. if you look close at mine you can see the water proof lining is split on the back of the arms from all the flapping at speed. probably would still keep me dry in a down pour... but I need to pickup a Aerostitch suit anyways... as no way in hell I'm gonna set out on the road trip's I'm planning with the frog togs... nope.

05-25-2009, 08:39 AM	#15
was92v Nowhere Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 558	I have a two piece Fieldsheer suit I bought in 1990' or 91. It doesn't "breathe" at all so when the rain stops it has to come off, at least the jacket or sweat will get you wet instead of rain. It has no issues other that the elastic foot loops to hold the legs down are stretched out. No tears or seam problems ever and it still looks good. In really hard rain storms, eventually water will get in the back of the collar and make its way down my back, but that is usually long after I should have stopped for coffee... The not breathing part works well for wind protection when the temp takes a dive. I have used it as a winter outer liner with good results. I think I paid about $60. for the suit 20 years ago. All of which means nothing now, does it? Oh well, you asked.

05-26-2009, 12:04 AM	#18
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	I have frogg toggs now. They worked fairly well the couple of times I have had to use them. I will probably get an Aerostitch or Olympia version of it this summer.

05-26-2009, 10:19 AM	#20
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	I had some frog toggs that I sold to tommymac. They were decent but in heavy rain I still got wet. I rode through the remnants of a hurricane riding home from the Indy MotoGP race last year and I was soaked. Water seeped in through the zipper a. The pants kept me dry but the jacket let in enough water that water was seeping in through the zipper of my textile jacket under the toggs and my shirt underneath was saturated with water.