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Old 06-24-2011, 12:44 PM
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Been using the same set for a couple of years now and have used it in some pretty good downpours.

It's kept me dry everytime I've had to use it. Like others have stated already it's not very breathable.
 
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Old 06-24-2011, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Sharknose
The old one must have mysteriously shrunk in the past 10 years.
That happened to mine, too. Must have shrunk. I can't be any bigger than I was when I bought, can I?
 
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Old 06-24-2011, 12:51 PM
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The high visibility suit had better be good. I bought one for my GF. If it has any issues I'll hear about it.

Actually, I bought it for her because of the features it has. It's well made. When I got it I looked it over pretty good, I was impressed.
 
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Old 06-24-2011, 12:57 PM
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Good value and fairly easy on/off.
 
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I wish they sold the pants and jacket separately. I tried on last week and I'm a medium for both pants and jacket, but I would like to run medium pants and large jacket over my riding jacket (which means the jacket would need to be a large). Have not looked online to see if they are sold separaly. Cheers, Kevin.
 
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Old 06-24-2011, 01:41 PM
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I have the HD Gore-Tex rain suit and love it. Can ride all day in the rain and stay completely dry. One thing I can never figure out though.....why they only make it in black and grey?! Why not make it in a Hi Viz color like their other rain suit? Just don't get it.
 
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Old 06-24-2011, 01:54 PM
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I like mine. I bought one on a rainy trip when my frogg toggs melted on the pipes.
 
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Old 06-24-2011, 01:57 PM
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Great set up...........the hood really fits under a helmet the way it should. Pants go on easier the others I have had.
 
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Old 06-24-2011, 01:59 PM
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The Hi Vis HD Rain Suit has served me well for three years. It has always kept me dry.

The visibility wow factor works in those low light thunderstorms on the interstate. People do notice the Hi Vis rider more than those folks in the dark rainsuits.
 
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Old 06-24-2011, 08:37 PM
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I really like my Hi Vis rain suit. It is urethane coated, so it's not breathable. As far as durability, I hit a deer a couple weeks ago and slid about 30 yards down the road on my back and it only put a 2" hole in the seat of the pants. When I got up I thought the hole back side of the pants would be shredded. I suppose the wet road helped a lot. I sure feel a lot more comfortable when riding in traffic when it's raining.
 


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