Spot Motorcycles » rainsuit http://www.spotmotorcycles.com Motorcycle Accessories and Apparel Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:29:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Fieldsheer Mens Motorcycle Rain Suit, One Piece | Sugo Max Waterproof Nylon http://www.spotmotorcycles.com/fieldsheer-mens-motorcycle-rain-suit-one-piece-sugo-max-waterproof-nylon/ http://www.spotmotorcycles.com/fieldsheer-mens-motorcycle-rain-suit-one-piece-sugo-max-waterproof-nylon/#comments Sun, 30 May 2010 20:26:41 +0000 Tim http://www.spotmotorcycles.com/?p=5596 Fieldsheer Mens Motorcycle Rain Suit,I live in the beautiful Southwest, so rain suits are not typically on the forefront of my mind. For me they are a seldom used, unglamorous item relegated to some recess of my touring luggage.

That is all well and good, but when you need a good rain suit, you REALLY need a good rain suit. Last summer, I rode through 50 miles of driving rain from the White Mountains of Arizona to southwestern New Mexico. When I arrived in Silver City, NM, about 80% of my body was soaked. As it turned out, my cheap rain suit's seams had separated in the crotch area, and the coat had ridden up and allowed rain to permeate between the pants and coat. Needless to say, I now pay more attention to rain suits.

The Fieldsheer Sugo Max 1-Piece Rainsuit would have been my best friend on that lonely stretch of wet blacktop. The one-piece design would have alleviated a big portion of my problem on that trip. The double-stitched, overlapped, glued, heat-sealed, and electronically-welded seams would have prevented the rest. The shell of the Sugo is 100% Waterproof PU Coated Nylon. The suit includes a mesh liner and back venting for comfort and body moisture dissipation.

The only thing I would question about this suit is the predominately black color which could make it steamy when the sun finally comes out. Other than that, this is another great Fieldsheer offering.

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]]> http://www.spotmotorcycles.com/fieldsheer-mens-motorcycle-rain-suit-one-piece-sugo-max-waterproof-nylon/feed/ 2 Frogg Toggs Road Toad Suit | Motorcycle Rain Coat w/ Pants | Waterproof Jacket http://www.spotmotorcycles.com/frogg-toggs-road-toad-suit-motorcycle-rain-coat-w-pants-waterproof-jacket/ http://www.spotmotorcycles.com/frogg-toggs-road-toad-suit-motorcycle-rain-coat-w-pants-waterproof-jacket/#comments Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:56:55 +0000 Ila http://www.spotmotorcycles.com/?p=4736 Frogg Toggs Road Toad Suit The necessary evil of rain gear has come into its season. Sure, there are summer torrents, but a hearty rider can grit her teeth and tough it out 'til the next stop. In these cold days, the wet leads to a chill that extracts all the joy from a ride except for perhaps a little pride in being able to bull your way through it.

Frogg Toggs Road Toad rain gear is a full set of breathable polypropylene apparel. Of course, they are waterproof and cinch around the wrists, waist, and ankles to create a reliable fit. There is waterproof taping over seams, so you won't get seepage around the stitches.

Made to wear over your other gear or a big fluffy sweatshirt, Toggs are lightweight. There is a pocket pass-through so you won't be cut off from your wallet, and the hood zips off. The hood is designed to go under your helmet, but I've never found that to work very well. Maybe my helmet is too snug.

I don't see much rain on sunny days, so Frogg Eyzz technology is included, which is Frogg Toggs' reflective piping to enhance visibility. Available in black or gray, I recommend the gray if you want to increase your chance of being seen. The Road Toad suit is compact, and you can probably find a place in your bags for it.

The whole suit costs around $60, but there are some pretty serious drawbacks. The zipper is not well made, which can completely negate the function of rain gear. Also, Frogg Toggs seriously neglected biker specific needs, such as heat shielding; your pipes will melt right through these.

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]]> http://www.spotmotorcycles.com/frogg-toggs-road-toad-suit-motorcycle-rain-coat-w-pants-waterproof-jacket/feed/ 0 Frogg Toggs Bull Frogg | Unisex Rain Suit PS1072-02 http://www.spotmotorcycles.com/frogg-toggs-bull-frogg-rain-suit-ps1072-02/ http://www.spotmotorcycles.com/frogg-toggs-bull-frogg-rain-suit-ps1072-02/#comments Sun, 30 Aug 2009 21:56:33 +0000 Star http://www.spotmotorcycles.com/?p=2138 Frogg Toggs Bull Frogg Rain SuitAbout 3 years ago some of us rode from Portland, Oregon to Reno, Nevada, in June. Although it was late June, we hit the craziest weather you can think of. In every tiny little town we stopped, people said, "Sure is crazy weather fer this time of year". In some towns, depending on the weather, people looked at us and said, "You ain't ridin in this, are you?" Umm... no. I was thinking about parking right here until late summer. Yes, I am riding in this.

Anyway... We hit freezing rain, freezing fog, golf-ball-sized hail, snow, gale-force winds, and just about everything miserable you can imagine. No-one had enough to wear. And although we had layers, we didn't have rain suits. In Lakeview, California, where it was snowing, we bought roping gloves and cheap rubber rain suits. And we rode on. By the time we got to Portland, we were wearing the remains of shredded yellow plastic suits -- they literally flew off us in pieces.

How I wish I had a Frogg Togg Bullfrog Rain Suit. It is lightweight, breathable, and tough, made from 100% second-generation polypropylene, which makes it puncture resistant. It has sealed seams and hook-and-loop adjustable cuffs, making it practically watertight. The cost runs between $59 to $85 depending on your size, so this is well worth it. It folds up small when you aren't wearing it, and when you need to wear it, boy are you happy you have it! And it won't shred off you in bits of yellow plastic debris littering the California highways, and you don't have to explain your silly roping gloves to every gas station attendant you meet.

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]]> http://www.spotmotorcycles.com/frogg-toggs-bull-frogg-rain-suit-ps1072-02/feed/ 0 Nelson-Rigg PVC Rain Suit | Two Piece AX-1 MK III http://www.spotmotorcycles.com/nelson-rigg-pvc-rain-suit-two-piece-ax-1-mk-iii/ http://www.spotmotorcycles.com/nelson-rigg-pvc-rain-suit-two-piece-ax-1-mk-iii/#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:14:16 +0000 Brad http://www.spotmotorcycles.com/?p=2668 2008_Nelson-Rigg_AX-1_MK_III_Two-Piece_RainsuitStaying dry on a ride is high on my list of priorities. But then I don't really know anyone who actually enjoys becoming soaked to the bone. Even ducks don't like it. That's why they're… well, you know… waterproof.

Meanwhile, Nelson-Rigg has been supplying rain protection since 1972. Their AX-1 Mk III two-piece rain suit is constructed of polyester with a PVC coating. The seams are heat-sealed for complete waterproofing. Vents in the underarm and back help keep air moving, and the pants are vented as well. The jacket is also mesh lined to further aid air flow. A Velcro "storm flap" covers the front zipper. The two big outer pockets are waterproof, too. The jacket comes in black-on-black or your choice of black with red, black with yellow, black with orange, or black with charcoal.

The pants are suspendered and have an elastic waist. Getting these on over boots is made easier with Velcro cinch straps and 17" gussets. Both jacket and pants have highly visible reflective striping.

These two-piece rain suits are very reasonably priced and come with a 2-year "no hassle" warranty. Nelson-Rigg stands behind their products, and feedback from the web backs them up regarding the AX-1 Mk III's durability and functionality.

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