How to Choose the Right Motorcycle Rainsuit for You

What Motorcycle Rainsuit is Right for You?

Needless to say,choosing the perfect motorcycle rainsuit for your personal needs is a must. Materials vary,conditions vary,and every individuals preferances of when to ride and when not to ride vary greatly. If you are a weekend warrior your needs will be much different than the motorcycle enthusiast that lives on the back of his bike. Styles of motorcycle rainsuits also vary greatly,but there are some must haves for every rider that might encounter some moisture while riding.

Let's look at safety first and foremost,your personal comfortability and safety,and also safety of your paint job. When choosing a motorcycle rain suit you will have to decide how much moisture you are willing to ride in and whether or not to be prepared for anything. To be prepared for anything and everything the road and sky can throw at you, you are going to want to go for the top of line products. These will most likely include a gore-tex material or even a pvc shelled rain suit. Make sure for the safety of your bike that you get a rainsuit with plastic covered snaps or buttons so that you won't scratch that impressive paint job on your tank! Next you need to make sure that your motorcycle rain gear has plenty of reflective tape on it. The last thing you need while trying to maneuver on the wet pavement is someone not able to see you in the distance. Lastly, or perhaps firstly,you need to consider bright colors for safety,and I know some of you will groan reading this because you believe a cyclist needs to be in all black leathers, but I just want to make sure you understand the risks involved in wearing all black. Not everyone is meant for it.

If you are not willing to ride in the rain,and are willing to fork over the cash to get a room anytime you are on the road and notice a few rain drops, then you should be able to get away with an inexpensive rainsuit of nylon. Personally I would prefer to be prepared for any eventuality and have the best product on the market, but hey, that's just me ;-)

Motorcycle rainsuits and most other foul weather gear comes in a choice of one piece or two piece. My personal preferance here is a two piece rainsuit because of the protection it offers along with being able to shed the jacket quickly when necessary. The one piece offers plenty of protection also,but it's also inevitable that you will get it muddy if you have stopped anywhere that is not paved, and that means mud in more places than just the legs!

Whether you choose a one piece rainsuit or a two piece rain gear set, you need to make sure there is proper ventilation so that the body heat will not form condensation and soak your clothing. There's not alot of worse conditions than sweating to death in the rain. When choosing your motorcycle rain gear make sure that the ventilation is just right,you don't want too much or you will get wet from the outside, and too little will soak you from the inside, it's a delicate balance and well worth the consideration.

Top of the line motorcycle rainsuits will run in the $250-$500 range, and at this price you can get dealer rain suits, with logo's and decked to the nines. Of couse all other rain gear comes in at a lower price, but without the bells and whistles,including safety and comfort. My suggestion is that you find a motorcycle rain suit that is as close to the top of the line as you can afford. This way you will not have to buy another one every time you get caught in a little drizzle. It is far better to be prepared at all times and have the best protection available, than to end up regretting your $25 disposable rainsuit. As with any product, I say buy for the future.

Happy Biking and watch out for the maniacs on the road!

Commercial Fishermen Choose Grundens Rain Gear.

Grundens Rain Gear is a Hit for Fishermen.

After commercial fishing on the pacific coast for over two decades I can tell you with certainty that the number one choice in foul weather gear is Grundens rain gear. The reason we all choose Grundens rain gear is fairly simple,it is the best product,for the price,on the market today. There are plenty of other foul weather gear manufacturers,but Grundens rain gear is the best when it comes to keeping you dry and flexibile when performing the grunt work involved in commercial fishing.

Grundens rain gear is coated with a heavy layer of pvc,making it the best for water resistance. This heavy layer of pvc is also very comforting when it comes to heavy objects smashing against it,which is just about a constant when it comes to crabbing or working in a fish-hold. They also keep you very warm in the elements,also a huge consideration when looking for foul weather gear.

Grundens bib pants come in a few varieties,from lightweight to the heaviest rain gear around. When it comes to fishing in cold climates you definitely want heavy gear with lots of water resistance. All of the bib-style rain pants have loose leggings at the bottom,so if you are on a boat that is awash with water frequently,you will certainly want to invest is tie-straps to keep your pants dry underneath,also a must for the fisherman on a drag boat that is always bent down sorting fish,dover slime is just nasty ;-)

Grundens rain jackets are top of the line and a must for the commercial fisherman. When choosing the right fit for you make sure to consider the neoprene cuffs for your sleeves. Many of the jackets come with these and I can tell you they can really save you alot of discomfort from getting your sweatshirt soaked from a jacket without them. If you do get the jacket with neoprene cuffs,make sure you wear your gloves over the top of the cuffs with the top of the gloves rolled over,this will prevent water from going up your sleeve. Even just wearing the neoprene cuff over your gloves gives water enough room to slide in between and eventually soak at least the lower sleeves of your sweatshirt. You will also want to consider whether or not you want your Grundens rain coat to have a hood. This is totally a personal choice and it depends solely on what type of fishing you are doing and whether or not you want to wear a rainhat while on deck. I know plenty of crewmates that absolutely will not wear a hooded raincoat,and I totally understand where they are coming from. The hood not only limits your hearing,but also can limit your vision,and we all know how important it is to be 100% aware at all times while offshore fishing in such a harsh environment. If you opt to get the unhooded raincoat you are going to definitely want a good waterproof rain hat. Climbing under the dripping netreel without a hat just one time will leave you yearning for one until you hit port,and your scalp may not forgive you for quite some time.

When you buy your new Grundens rain gear,make sure it is the right size for you,I know most people reading this article will have already had experience with Grundens rain gear and know their size. Next you need to make sure you keep the snaps waxed! This is the most delicate part of the raingear and over time you will end up pulling the snaps away from the material,which will render your raingear useless in nasty conditions. Also you need to make sure to never put your raingear away wet and dirty,it is well worth the five minutes it takes each day to keep your raingear clean and at least somewhat dry.

Have fun fishing in your new Grundens rain gear and I will be hoping you have many,many plugged loads to deliver in the future. Happy Fishing!