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sparky · Clubman B

trail jackets and trousers

doh ! · Clubman A

look good bits of kit but have you tried Albion they have some stuff on sale at the moment and im sure they have a similar thing for less money

doug9270 · Powermonger!!

Looks good, just one point if you ride the green lanes alot remove the armour as this will move around and not protect you properly should you have a off !!

Use the below all in one body armour fits tight and does not slip about when riding.

Hoops · Elite

I have that exact same jacket, had it about 4 or 5 years now. I also have an armoured vest similar to the one Doug has posted. They don't work well together as wearing both is very very hot, even in colder months!!! I find the armour in the jacket sufficient for laning and had many offs but nothing major (yet, fingers crossed). Riding at speed into a tree is a different matter, and that's where the armour will be handy (I wear my jacket laning and armour/shirt etc. for events/tracks). I've not tried the trousers, I wear normal MX jeans with armour underneath. By the way, the jacket is only showerproof and mine let's in water if there's only a few spots of rain (I need treat it with something). Hope that helps

TTR · Powermonger!!

.. and make sure that the trousers will easily fit over your riding boots - I didn't and the side zips soon bust.......

sparky · Clubman B

Thanks guys,

i think i shall give them a miss then and take a look at something different, any suggestions on a good all round jacket and trousers. Will go down to albion and have a peep on whats there.

Cheers Mark

Hoops · Elite

sparky wrote:
Thanks guys,
i think i shall give them a miss then and take a look at something different, any suggestions on a good all round jacket and trousers. Will go down to albion and have a peep on whats there.
Cheers Mark

Albion have some similar jackets for a bit more money, was in there yesterday. There's nothing wrong with the RST jacket, I'd get another when my current one is totally worn out smile

wain · Clubman B

I have always used Buffalo clothing and found it most durable, however as Mr TTR has expressed above, good idea to take your boots along as to make sure the trousers you buy will accomadate them!!

Paul Farrow · Expert

Army Gortex jacket and Trousers

100% waterproof and breathable. Benn using these for over 18 months

No rips or tears and all for £35 biggrin biggrin biggrin

Pete · Devon's Best

Paul Farrow wrote:
Army Gortex jacket and Trousers
100% waterproof and breathable. Benn using these for over 18 months
No rips or tears and all for £35

Trousers £30 from Camouflage in Paignton

Been using them forever. Bought a pair last week. Last a year or two. Available in desert or dpm camo.

Plenty of room underneath for knee/shin & hip protection. Wear the same gear all year round. Light enough to be cool in summer, and windproof waterproof and breathable enough to keep you warm in winter, without the need for extra layers.

sparky · Clubman B

Thanks Guys

Hoops will look into them but if they are only showerproof not so keen getting soaked after say 10 mins of riding especially after the summer weather we have had, are yours leaky because you havent re-treated them ?

I think maybe i will buy some army gortex waterproofs for the minute untill i see something better/suitable and save a few more penny's till then so to have a better budget.

Cheers Mark

gaschef · Devon's Best

I have a RST jacket and trousers bought from CMS 4 or 5 years ago, and still going strong, I just throw a can of nilwax over them once a year

I just hope that when I do eventually have to buy a new jacket RST are still making them as I will want another

L'orange · Devon's Best

dont forget yer membership card if you go to albion to get some discount, and speak to richard upstairs. smile

Hoops · Elite

sparky wrote:
are yours leaky because you havent re-treated them ?

Yes!