Anyone use Rukka Gore-Tex kit?

[Kwikasfuki]

Over a year later and I'm going to resurrect this thread.

Just been caught in an absolute downpour and normally my HG clothing would keep me totally dry. Today there was leakage at the right elbow and crotch region. Made the ride somewhat uncomfortable.

Maybe its time to upgrade to Rukka. However, the skintflint in me is also coming out ...

[Nok12rs]

I have Rukka trousers and they are excellent except that the Finnish idea of the distance from knee to boot is somewhat longer than my own long bones.  However, I think the real fault lies with me,  I took the nearest available rather than waiting to find the perfect fit.   The moral is...... 

I would really like to have the jacket.

Do you have Gortex lined boots?

[Lonewolf]

Maybe you just need to upgrade your HG gear,

[O.C.]

Maybe you just need to upgrade your HG gear,

and how long have you had your current HG gear, bearing in mind it gets used a lot.

I have to say that only once did HG gear leak on me which was on the way to catch the Hull Ferry en route to Assen, the weather was extreme, and coincidentally I too suffered a leakage in the nether regions...

Maybe its an age thing 

[Nok12rs]

If only the zips between manufactures werw compatible I could mix and match with an HG jacket and my Rukka trousers.

I'm a leg man

[mecki]

If only the zips between manufactures werw compatible I could mix and match with an HG jacket and my Rukka trousers.

I'm a leg man

Come on - the zips aren't even compatible with gear from the same manufacturer most of the time.   

[Nok12rs]

That I did not know

But it simply strengthens my rant to hear it 

[Winston Smith]

Have a look at the Halvarsson stuff - very waterproof too!

Personal preference - any of the HG range.

[Kwikasfuki]

My next boots will definitely be Halvarsson. I tried some on at the NEC and they felt brilliant and warm.

[nigelp]

Have a set of Rev It gear, Cayenne jacket and Sand trousers excellent kit with good zips and layer system.

Also have a Rukka jacket that goes over my leathers as a back up. excellent kit.

Try and buy your new kit at the BMF or NEC shows, often have rukka gear at half price or similar, of course it's last years colours/styles but who cares?

Don't forget to check out Fleabay, bought some of my gear on there and it's been as "new" and cheap!

[Nok12rs]

Rukka colours: Perennially  black unless you want the safe but soon to dirty high glow strip.  I raher black with a Sam Brown.

But good tips for getting best price.....I think I'm turning Yorkshire

[Rusty]

Asif .. and others .. you know I am a massive Rukka fan ... just got back from work ... 1 1/2 hrs through the pouring rain .. I was going to do a thread, and will do later just on how damned good the Gtr is, but once again my R kit has proved that if you spend the £ you get what you pay for. I know some people may not be able to afford it ( they do 0% interest at the moment ) and some may just not want to spend huge money on bike kit and again I understand that... BUT ... my kit is now drip drying in the kitchen and I am bone dry .. the jacket is nearly 6 years old and the trousers only 12 / 18 months but I am warm and dry .. no leaks, damp patches or coldness ... so to me worth every penny. My boots are Altberg, waxed and Gortex lined and my gloves are R too. You know it makes sense. 

[Lonewolf]

I bought a pair of Goretex Rukka gloves last year on the strength of Rusty's appraisal of Rukka gear and they are just totally brilliant. I currently have Hein Gericke Goretex Pro Shell jacket and trousers and they too have to date not let a drop of water in.

[Kwikasfuki]

I've shelled out 1k for the Rukka Armas suit. Hopefully will be money well spent. The HG gear lasted 4 yrs - was hoping it would last more.

The Rukka has to last a decade.

[Kwikasfuki]

BTW, this is where I ordered from: http://biker-land.de/index.php?language=en