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Mines shelltex, not goretex. Will have a look at the held stuff

Well, it might be worth asking HG about how to care for that, but I suspect they will point you to the Nikwax that you have already used.

The Held jacket I have is bright red - I figured if it was raining enough to put that on, then it was probably poor visibility as well.
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Been using these previosly. Check the 3-in-1 concept textiles, one of the best price/quality kits you can find.
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Thanks for the suggestions so far.

I have spotted the Akito Desert Jacket Akito Desert Texile Waterproof Jacket - Bici Motorcycles, Clothing and Accessories. Alpinestars, Arlen Ness, Berik, Bering, Husqvarna, Gasgas and matching trousers.
Seems a good spec, 3 layer, extra vents - more suited to off road use than others. Also I know Akito stuff holds up well in a crash as my colleague had a lowside and broke his ankle and 2 fingers and the jacket did not bust any seams and no spots of excess wear.
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Not good experience Akito..
Kitted our family out with Akito jackets - all but one has busted a zip.

They're not as breathable as more expensive jackets - bad enough to make a difference!

Lots of gaps for wind to enter - collar, cuffs.

Waterproofing is good - however, thats probably why its so bad for evaporation and breathing.


PERSONALLY - I'd rather buy a GOOD QUALITY, USED suit from ebay. There are a LOT of people with too much money, who become bikers for a season, kit out on the good stuff, and then flog it for next to nothing on ebay.
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While we're on the subject can anyone recommend anything without armour, but with good waterproof/windproof ability?

We don't need the armour as we're in (shhh) buggies, but aside from that bike stuff seems to suit best.
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While we're on the subject can anyone recommend anything without armour, but with good waterproof/windproof ability?

We don't need the armour as we're in (shhh) buggies, but aside from that bike stuff seems to suit best.
well seeing as you cant fall 'off' a Buggy ( and if you do you had better have it on Video cos it would be a winner on youtube!) you wont want or need any abrasion resistance then either i presume? IE knee reinforcing etc..
if so take a look at any Hiking catalogues or on-line they always have good quality stylish, (sometimes) & HI VIZ, waterproof clothing.

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While we're on the subject can anyone recommend anything without armour, but with good waterproof/windproof ability?

We don't need the armour as we're in (shhh) buggies, but aside from that bike stuff seems to suit best.

Any of the all-in-one waterproof rain suits that lots of bike clothing stores sell - I reckon they are all much the same in performance, but they vary in the detail, such as ease of getting them on and off.
Also, of course, they come in two piece suits if you prefer.
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I've been looking at all in one suits and they seem to lack something in the fabric front, great and waterprrof as hell, but total sweat buckets as I've never found a breathable one.

I've looked at hiking gear too, but I'd really prefer something one piece, the buggies are very open to the elements and I know that at 60 the wind can happily force the water up your jacket.

And while it doesn't (I hope) have to cope with me sliding down the tarmac at 50 it does need to be fairly wear resistant to cope with the inevitable times we'll have to push and shove and dig.
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