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« Thread Started on Nov 4, 2009, 8:25pm »
Riding home from work in Manchester today - monsoon doesn't really do it justice!, got back home like a drowned rat

anyone got reccomendations (especially since Lidl/Aldi? aren't stocking) for cheapo waterproof clothing ?

Especially as i travel to Leeds two days a week!
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Re: Waterproof gear
« Reply #1 on Nov 4, 2009, 8:32pm »
Google, 'waterproof oversuits', there are loads out there from cheap to expensive. Choices are one or two piece suits, which suits you best? The one piece ones have less joints to leak but can be a bngger to put on, unless you can dislocate your joints easily :-/

They do work and are lightweight too.

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Re: Waterproof gear
« Reply #2 on Nov 5, 2009, 12:10pm »
I have a Buffalo two piece, which so far seems fine.

But with the cold weather looming, how about a decent hi-vis jacket. Mine cost just over £20, it's waterproof and quilted - so dry, warm, visible and cheap.

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Re: Waterproof gear
« Reply #3 on Nov 5, 2009, 2:28pm »
if its good enough for the boys in blue ;)

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_nkw=polic....+vis&_osa cat=0
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Re: Waterproof gear
« Reply #4 on Nov 6, 2009, 5:11pm »

Nov 5, 2009, 2:28pm, HRH Penfold wrote:
if its good enough for the boys in blue ;)

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_nkw=polic....+vis&_osa cat=0


Don't be fooled into thinking that if the Police use it, it must be good!

The "waterproofs" that they used to issue (might have changed in the last 8 years though; H&S and all that) to us in Strathclyde was far from waterproof! Half an hour in a Greenock shower and you were soaked :(.

I think the gear they issue to bike cops is good, so if you can get your hands on some discontinued stuff along those lines then good luck. Just be very wary of people suddenly slowing down in front of you, and all manner of other dopey things that they think impress the Police!
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Re: Waterproof gear
« Reply #5 on Nov 12, 2009, 8:41pm »
I have a £50 Hein Gericke one piece and a cheapo Aldi two piece oversuit. The cheapo two piece is by far the most waterproof.
Try Busters or M&P.
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Re: Waterproof gear
« Reply #6 on Nov 12, 2009, 9:04pm »
Naturally with my complete lack of motivation, have'nt actually got round to getting anything as of yet !, came home from Liverpool today, crawling along the M62 pitch black & of course it was hammering down!!, when i eventually get round to getting some stuff you can guarantee we'll have a dose of the Global Warmingsd & no more rain
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