Rukka V Halvarssons

[GTRpilot]

My 10 year old Hein Gericke suit (Goretex lined) is due for replacement. Fancy something with Goretex pro / Teflon coated so the suit doesn't become waterlogged in a downpour. Narrowed down to Rukka or Halvarsson's, not cheap but if it lasts as long as my HG suit then worth it I think 

[STX1300man]

Do yourself a favour and have a look at the Richa Spirit jacket and trousers. Both have C-Change and Nanosphere technology.

I was sceptical when I got mine but the C-Change really does work meaning I can ride in the same gear from a cold morning and then through the day. Also the Nanosphere treatment of the outer shell prevents the problem that most textile jackets have, namely soaking up tons of water (and then dumping it behind your chair on the kitchen floor). The water/dirt just runs off. The added benefit being all the cold water isn't making you cold. Again, not cheap ... but cheaper than Rukka.

[PRD]

Charlie and I have had bad experience with Richa. Both ours leaked.

[nightrider]

I have a dainese stradon two piece suit which has been tested in Scottish rain and passed with flying colours ,so can recomend that , got it from motocard in Andorra ,  full gortex and Italian style , also the jacket is longer at the waist so goes over leather trousers ok , the rukka I tried was to short on the waist ,

[O.C.]

Dainese -Dry for me, had mine for a couple of years now and its excellent in all respects, except perhaps for the linings in the pants being too long

[Debs]

except perhaps for the linings in the pants being too long

Shouldn't be such a short ass then...

[GTRpilot]

Rukka is cheaper (£270 cheaper) from certain places abroad, namely Germany, but places over here will price match, reminds me of insurance quotes, rip off Britain??? 

[flatfour]

I use a BMW Atlantis suit (waterproof leather) for touring. This suit also has the ability to keep you warm on cold days and yet cool on warm days. On a trip to France a couple of years ago, I  started the day at around -1c in fog and then saw 30c in the afternoon. The suit performed brilliantly, needing only a light jumper for the morning that was removed leaving me in just a Tee shirt for the heat of the afternoon. It is also very flexible and fine for walking around in and, over some four years of use has been completely waterproof.

From my perspective, the real benefit is that there are no layers to remove or add to suit the weather and all of the many pockets are also fully waterproofed.

I think that it was around 1200 pounds when I bought it, however I was given a discount reducing it by 100 pounds or so.

[snowy]

Just bought Halvarsson jeans and jacket for Jen and jeans for me, fit and comfort is best I've ever had!
Try Raceleathers.co.uk, had some quality deals on last years stuff, saved 40%!
Lad there advised me that he supplies Manchester Police riders with Halvarsson kit, supposed to be tougher than cordura, says summat to me!
Fit and comfort is paramount, try on all you can before parting with the beloved spondies!

[PRD]

Anybody tried Dane?

[GTRpilot]

Just bought Halvarsson jeans and jacket for Jen and jeans for me, fit and comfort is best I've ever had!
Try Raceleathers.co.uk, had some quality deals on last years stuff, saved 40%!
Lad there advised me that he supplies Manchester Police riders with Halvarsson kit, supposed to be tougher than cordura, says summat to me!
Fit and comfort is paramount, try on all you can before parting with the beloved spondies!

Thanks, I'll have a look.

[O.C.]

Shouldn't be such a short ass then...

  oy wotchit you  I'm 6'2" ya know     

Seriously the pants are great, but the linings are about 2"too long for them, whic is mildly irritating 

[O.C.]

birdpilot, you might want to add this brand to your wish list   

   http://www.getgeared.co.uk/rev-it-defender-pro-jacket-gtx-grey?utm_medium=shopping_feed_gg15&gclid=CJnakdL8sMsCFQITwwodfOcOFA&utm_source=google   

[moayling]

Shouldn't be such a short ass then...

Stop picking on us short arse's

[GTRpilot]

Ok, after much research and a bit of haggling, moto24.co.uk are coming up trumps for the Rukka Armaxion jacket and trousers. They are about £150 cheaper than the best price from a UK seller.
Yes they are based in Germany, but feedback appears very good, I am tempted, but has anyone here had dealings with them?
I am presuming the warranty will be the same.