690 Enduro Forum
General Category => Gear => Topic started by: Rusty Shovel on May 09, 2014, 05:33:05 am
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Hey all,
I returned my Rukka Airman jacket because it felt too much like a dedicated road jacket with off-road "style." Since I don't ride a GS, I want a jacket that I wouldn't hesitate to take in the dirt and mud.
I just ordered this:
(http://www.cyclebuy.com/shopping/klim/images/badlands/jacket_gry.jpg)
I like the look of it, and I like that I won't have to carry a separate rain-shell. I'll give a detailed review when it arrives.
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Looks great - what did that run you?
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Looks great - what did that run you?
MSRP is $900. :o
I got it from "a guy, who knows a guy," so my price was substantially less. Per my agreement, I'm not supposed to say how much. Even with the discount, it was STILL a big purchase for me. But don't worry, I'm not beholden to anyone; if I think it sucks, or isn't worth the full purchase price in any way, I'll say so.
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I now have the exact same jacket as in your picture. light grey / dark grey. I've been riding with it for a couple of weeks now. I don't have a lot of experience with adventure jackets, but I knew I wanted one with a waterproof shell and not just a waterproof liner. Previous experience I have had with so-called "breathable" waterproof jackets convinced me to pony up for the Gor-Tex. I'm thrilled with this jacket. I convinced myself it was the way to go before I knew you guys had a post on it. Hot weather breathability is wonderful. So far I haven't had it out below ~55 degrees (no insulation layer needed so far) but I was warm and toasty. It looks great with my matte black German helmet and Jeantet aviator goggles. My buds say I look like Seargent Schultz. I'll post a pic once I digest the instructions I got from Rusty to convert from a jpeg. I know noooooootthhiiiiink. nooooooootthhiiiink.
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New info. I just got back from a 1000 mile road trip on my Harley wearing this jacket. I got rained on (heavily). It got hot. It got cold. At no point was I miserable. I was able to quickly configure the jacket for any conditions I encountered. I've never had a jacket of this quality before, but I have to believe that any quirks with your gear would prove to be torture after 500 miles or so. This jacket is the bomb. I mean I shxt you not: the bomb. On the way back earlier I even finally used the back support for the first time. Bomb....bom....bom.....bomb.....bomb.
I have to also give special mention to my Shoei R1200 noise reducing full face helmet which performed flawlessly. I was even able to hear people talk when I pulled over at rest stops. But back to the Klim Badlands Pro jacket.....did I mention bom....bom....bom....bomb. I can't imagine what it would be like bouncing around on rough trails and having a personal experience with mother earth wearing a lesser jacket.
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(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTAwWDQ2NQ==/z/izAAAMXQ8ABRkrnG/$(KGrHqNHJFQFGMHp5KvkBRkrnFymRw~~60_12.JPG)
So for you fellas on a budget cause you spent all your money on women, wine & song.. $54.95 on eBay shipped.