Inmates!!!

I'm looking to get a one piece water proof rain suit and I have no idea which are good,bad or ugly...only needed for the odd shower I might ride in to on any ride out.


Can anyone point me in a general direction as to what one to go for along with any reputable suppliers?

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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/helly-hansen-survival-suit-E-305-L-XL-bargain-new-without-tags-/290724849808?pt=UK_Sporting_Goods_Sports_Clothing_ LE&hash=item43b08d2890

I know you said one-piece, but I've found the Alpinestars RP5/RJ5 two piece over suit brilliant, watertight, easy to get on even with helmet and boots still in place and cheap too. (Remember; a two piece is much easier when you need a crap! )

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Thanks for that RickM....coffee out nose....keyboard sprayed....

I'll have a wee peep at the Alpine stuff on line just now and see what's what ....

Anything else keep it coming...




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I've been looking for the stuff I bought a year or two ago, Bullson 2 piece (yes I know you said one piece), it was as cheap as you like and has never let me down for either road or trail riding.

I've used one-piece suits in the past, and they are a PITA.... not easy to put on, especially over damp riding gear (lets face it, we on;y put this stuff on after it starts to rain in most cases).

If you have reasonably waterproof (showerproof) riding gear, or even treated leather then a little water ingress isn't going to matter too much. Two piece suits are easier to put on, take off and if you burn a hole in your pants, you don't need a whole new suit!

Unfortunately, it appears that Bullson rain suits aren't available any more....

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I've had a Hein Gericke one for the last four years or so - the ones which were designed to go with the 'Celtic' leathers, although I presume they still do something similar for whatever their current leathers are.

Cost about �50. It's lined, which is good because it's properly windproof and toasty warm. Does mean it doesn't pack down quite as small, and you can get a bit tangled up if you're trying to put it on in a hurry.

Unfortunately I managed to shred both legs of mine in the lakes while on the trails - combination of spiky off-road footpegs and brambles, etc. With this in mind, I may just buy the cheapest suit I can find for trail use in future and treat them as disposable.


Edit: For something I'm only going to wear if it's wet and/or cold, I prefer a one-piece, because then it does the job properly. Don't find the practicality an issue for bike-related stuff. The only downside is if you are touring and doing stuff off the bike, end up packing another waterproof jacket to wear.

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Thanks for the replies Inmates....

Food for thought...one piece or not...I agree with one piece as the weather here lends itself to stopping and kiting up if a shower is encountered etc...but after reading the threads....

I currently road ride with black full piece leathers and a black/gray Enduro Corduro jacket over the top half,which is not waterproof at all,but that I use when riding enduros here on my Gas Gas....Sidi Crossfire boots on after....anyway...jacket is handy to have on due to lots of pockets for ear plugs and riding documents/wallet etc .

I had a wee peep at the Alpinestars set up....

If I get the Alpinestars two piece I can replace my Enduro jacket with the top half of the Alpinestars and ride as normal and be dry if a shower is encountered,and only stop to put on the leggings after.

Maybe this is a good idea...as mentioned before no need to dander about with an extra jacket if need be......but I need to know if they're actually waterproof?

Still haven't ruled out a wee one piece as a quick stop fix?...and way cheaper....

Are the one piece suits waterproof 100%....?

Any update to the waterproof opinions of both?

Thanks Inmates for any advice.....

Strange how one can ride all day in torrential rain in an 8 hr enduro and with mud/gutters,on a Gas Gas,but want comfort on the smooth road for the same amount of time? lol....

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I can vouch for the fact that the Alpinestars kit is 100% waterproof. Had mine three years now and still fully watertight.

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not quiet true you get mother dearest to get some blue waterproof material and stitch a patch in your waterproof 1 piece suit leg (bloody harley davidson exhaust)

Anyway, ive had a few 1 piece and 2 piece suits and as GULG says 2 piece far easier to get on and off, plus when your off the bike you can still use the rain coat if tourer and want to he out for dinner etc.

Currently i use a karimor hiking water proof jacket as i find it fits fine, drys within 30min-1hr and its what i use for all my old hiking trips and i never got wet.

Trousers ive got the newer version hein gericke trousers which although fag paper thin and you think you might rip them have never had any problems in the last 6 months of ownership and quiet alot of rides in the wet, 100% water proof, rain drops fly off them as if they where covered in pig fat!!! I think the hein gericke jacket is also made the same and they do do a 1 piece suit too.

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1 piece suits are bought by folk in the early learning stages of travelling abroad,yes me included till the penny dropped.

As the others have said buy a two piece,and the main reason the water lies in the fold of the jacket,the trousers are your second layer.

When you buy the trousers go for the concertina look!!! so when your on the bike they come down to your ankles.

Now!! the important bit,don't go buying a jacket like Alpinstars they have elasticated cuffs,so at any kind of speed they ride up your arm and the water runs down into your glove,the cuffs have to be velcro.

I'd like to be able to say I worked all this out 30 odd years ago but it's been a wet and at times expensive learning curve!!!,lots of money doesn't mean good.
Oh and if funds will streach Alpinestars 365's not cheap but they are the only thin gloves that I have come across that have Goretex as well,they do work,but you'll still need a pair of thin trials gloves if your going down south,your hands will cook in anything that is acceptable in the UK.

Cost?? the unlined jacket all of 20 quid and the trousers �15.

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