Waterproof jackets

[Da Vinci]

Hiya - i promise i did a search for this before posting!

What waterproofs are out there for the Cyclist/Mtber?

I have a magneeto jacket from First Ascent but its not properly waterproof... What other options are there?

 

Thanx

[MAESTRO's]

You will not get a locally made rain jacket that is waterproof. You'll need to source one from Europe, trust me.

Oh and by the way....they not cheap.

[Stretch]

is that apple First ascent apple not waterproof enough?

 

we are mtbikers after all - we can take a little bit of wettness!

Edited August 30, 2012 by Stretch

[Grebel]

Don't Fox make one?

[DJR]

Vermarc - absolutely waterproof and nicely cut to keep your bum dry on the bike! It claims to be breathable, but personally I think it cannot breathe fast enough for when I'm working hard up the mountains. Just a bit expensive.

[Trance Dance]

The new first ascent apple jacket is supposed to more water resistant. I use the cape storm variation on cold rides with a chance of drizzle. But longer rides with a chance of proper rain, like last year's trans baviaans I use my first ascent rain light jacket, a bit bulky, but fully waterproof, with pit zips and at 395g not too heavy.

[Grebel]

Don't Fox make one? It's called a fluid racing jacket

[Hog_]

I've been using a Surface Clothing jacket this season. It's been through a fair share of wet and muddy downhill days and has never failed me. Even survived a few crashes. Looks cool, sits comfy, not too warm. Not sure if it's available in SA though.

 

 

http://www.bike-mailorder.de/out/pictures/master/product/1/surface-pertex-windbreaker-regenjacke-2011-48923.jpg

[davidlangebaan]

Anatomic make one. But I don't think its "breathable" so I reckon you'd sweat a bucketload in it.

[orbeaorca]

I have a Craft one which is breathable and far more water repellent than others I have tried. i have remained dry in heavy rains and my mates were all soaked.

[kosmonooit]

GORE-TEX® doesn't come cheap but its a great material - waterproof / resistant and breathes. And tough.

 

Got my kit from Evans Cycles.

[Boobear]

There is a first accent that is white in colour they say its waterproof the seams are also taped up as well as there are hi tec black jacket @ hiking shops cost around 500 bucks seams are also done water resistant but 2 like 4000 something

[Cippo]

For value and convenience you cant beat the Apple jacket. Rolls up very small if you dont need it anymore. Good at keeping the chill out and very light.

[SeaBee]

Also have a Craft one - works great in heavier rain and you know it's not going to be removed. For those "maybe it will drizzle a bit" the CapeStorm "apple jacket" works a treat.

 

Only problem is the flippen useless plastic zip - 2nd ride and the bottom thingy already started breaking.

[Thomo]

Most of the local jackets are water repellent rather than waterproof ... ok for light rain, but you'll get pretty soaked in anything heavy.

The First Ascent Alumina is apparently waterproof @ R999.

I think the Fox is slightly cheaper, while imports are likely to cost double that.

[Thomo]

Only problem is the flippen useless plastic zip - 2nd ride and the bottom thingy already started breaking.

 

Let FA know ... from what I've heard, they give their products great support.