Any recommendations for textile gear?

[Danny_Two]

Hein Gericke, all the time every time. Just bought my second jacket, 1st one was getting a bit tired looking after 6 years, still perfectly wearable though.

[Mad Liz]

Can strongly recommend anything by Teknic. I've worn it in all weathers and crash tested it twice.

It can be see in Yorkshire in these places.

[McSatan]

I've got Spidi stuff, fucking ace, but only showerproof, will let in through vents in a downpour.

Aerostitch if you can get it though.

[Rockburner]

Admin in bike thread shocker!!!

It would seem that my trusty, 8 year old, Weise Waterford II textile jacket and trousers have long ago passed their usable life. So I am in the market for some new kit.

Whatever I buy has to be able to withstand riding every day in just about every weather condition, so waterproofing (including pockets) and removable liners are critically important, as is at least some protection for knees, elbows, shoulders etc. Also of importance is that there is no "leak" between the jacket and trousers, the Waterfords I have now are great as the trousers have a Simon Cowell esque high waist and braces. The jacket also has a high collar which also prevents leaks.

I would buy the same kit again, but it would seem Weise no longer make them (well there are unproven, to me, new versions), so does anybody have any suggestions?

Ahh yes, one other thing, price is a factor. I don't want to spend more than around £200 for the whole lot, I know there is the "how much is your skin worth" argument, well let me put it this way, it isn't worth £848!!

Hein Gericke (UK) Ltd.
Hein Gericke (UK) Ltd.

Alternatively if you have no idea, post up some online shops I can browse around.

Muchos thankyous

Kerist - I think I used to have a Waterford!!

I'd go for HG stuff - I replaced my Weiss stuff with HG Voyager gear (Cruise I think it is now), and the performance is on a par.

[Jasper]

REV'IT! Engineered skin - motorkleding collectie - motorcycle clothing collection - motorradbekleidung

these people do some nice kit

[egypt220]

REV'IT! Engineered skin - motorkleding collectie - motorcycle clothing collection - motorradbekleidung

these people do some nice kit

we used to stock them they can be a bit leaky,unless you go for the upper range.

[nik_the_brief]

+1 for Rev-It.

Beware though, the legs feckin' melt on hot downpipes!