Universal : Riding Gear Thread

[princesirohi]

after having tried almost everything between Rs. 200 to Rs. 10,000, available in india i am back to desi products for complete rain protection of my feet.



this thing will never leak, no matter how much it rains -- costs Rs. 375.

[rkakkar]

after having tried almost everything between Rs. 200 to Rs. 10,000, available in india i am back to desi products for complete rain protection of my feet.

this thing will never leak, no matter how much it rains -- costs Rs. 375.

But where is the protection?!

[Sunnyside_up!]

But where is the protection?!

Considering that he's going wading in shin high water, what protection do you think he will need? LOL!

But seriously prince, I agree with you! Sub 10k everything leaks - try the SIDI Adventure Rain or AStar Ridge - not a drop comes through. I've used them both and they're very good but very hot for regular use. Protection with water-proofing will cost you plenty it seems.

@ Sanjay - Suggest you avoid the JR's. I think PRS themselves would suggest the SIDI's instead.

[princesirohi]

But where is the protection?!

protection is not there.

i was talking of rain protection. my feets will be 100% dry in heaviest of rains. for protection i have Rjays. PHOTO ATTACHED.

[B7ACKTHORN]

how about Joe rocket sonic boot ??

is it good for leh and the regular touring use?? could you give a review, i think we only get this in mumbai at performance racing store.

From what I've experienced RJays and Joe Rocket stuffs are more or less the same in quality wise.

If you're looking for waterproof boots with a budget, why don't you go for the RJays Sprint Boot. Comes in at around INR 4999. But now since it's on a special offer sale, you can get it for INR 3999 if you hurry and if you're really interested.

Cheers!
VJ

[sanjay8214]

protection is not there.

i was talking of rain protection. my feets will be 100% dry in heaviest of rains. for protection i have Rjays. PHOTO ATTACHED.

what is this model??

[sanjay8214]

after having tried almost everything between Rs. 200 to Rs. 10,000, available in india i am back to desi products for complete rain protection of my feet.



this thing will never leak, no matter how much it rains -- costs Rs. 375.

what are these shoes and where do you get them??

[sanjay8214]

From what I've experienced RJays and Joe Rocket stuffs are more or less the same in quality wise.

If you're looking for waterproof boots with a budget, why don't you go for the RJays Sprint Boot. Comes in at around INR 4999. But now since it's on a special offer sale, you can get it for INR 3999 if you hurry and if you're really interested.

Cheers!
VJ

would these be idle for leh and for heavy rains??? pls let me know

[B7ACKTHORN]

would these be idle for leh and for heavy rains??? pls let me know

Yes it would be good. But during, Leh, you might need a full ankle boot, because waters there would be close to your ankle while crossing streams and little water ponds. So it's wise to invest in a full ankle water-proof boot. This is water proof too, but if you keep you water in such deep water with this shoe water is surely gonna sink it.

Else you can wear a gum boot. Many Leh riders find it cheap and effective too. You can use these when you enter a vulnerable water laden area, and then switch to Sprint boot or any normal waterproof boot.

Cheers!
VJ

[sanjay8214]

Yes it would be good. But during, Leh, you might need a full ankle boot, because waters there would be close to your ankle while crossing streams and little water ponds. So it's wise to invest in a full ankle water-proof boot. This is water proof too, but if you keep you water in such deep water with this shoe water is surely gonna sink it.

Else you can wear a gum boot. Many Leh riders find it cheap and effective too. You can use these when you enter a vulnerable water laden area, and then switch to Sprint boot or any normal waterproof boot.

Cheers!
VJ

thanks!!! i will consider all the options you all gave me...

[Sunnyside_up!]

Yes it would be good. But during, Leh, you might need a full ankle boot, because waters there would be close to your ankle while crossing streams and little water ponds. So it's wise to invest in a full ankle water-proof boot. This is water proof too, but if you keep you water in such deep water with this shoe water is surely gonna sink it.

Else you can wear a gum boot. Many Leh riders find it cheap and effective too. You can use these when you enter a vulnerable water laden area, and then switch to Sprint boot or any normal waterproof boot.

Cheers!
VJ

Dude - the conditions will not allow you to switch boots every time you come across water. Waterproof boots that don't go up till the shins at least will not serve any purpose in water crossings. That said, most riders manage Leh without any special footwear - the most common being our desi Timberlands!

[B7ACKTHORN]

Dude - the conditions will not allow you to switch boots every time you come across water. Waterproof boots that don't go up till the shins at least will not serve any purpose in water crossings. That said, most riders manage Leh without any special footwear - the most common being our desi Timberlands!

Exaclty Sunny ji, but you got me wrong. I meant, the use of gumboots throughout the trip, and get back to wearing a normal waterproof boot out of the Leh area, when returning back. Not swapping to and fro when riding in and around the viccinity of the pass. Leh riders would grenade me for that idea, for sure.

I've heard from many Leh guys who climb with a normal boot, with just boot rain cover over them, and some with just gum boots alone coupled with pillion.

Cheers!
VJ

[kidpikoon]

I was looking for Gloves for everyday use in the Rainy season...
I have DSG leather gloves that are very good in quality, so I wanted to buy Waterproof gloves just for the rainy season,
I will use the DSG again after rainy season is over
So was looking for the cheapest yet protective Waterproof Gloves for Temporary use
Rs.2000 max... (The lower the better)

[akshayhonda]

I was looking for Gloves for everyday use in the Rainy season...
I have DSG leather gloves that are very good in quality, so I wanted to buy Waterproof gloves just for the rainy season,
I will use the DSG again after rainy season is over
So was looking for the cheapest yet protective Waterproof Gloves for Temporary use
Rs.2000 max... (The lower the better)

Under 2K as budget the best waterproof gloves are Cramster Tundra:

[kidpikoon]

Under 2K as budget the best waterproof gloves are Cramster Tundra:

And If I wanted gloves that can be used every day in Rainy season aswell as summer season under Rs.4000, which would you suggest ???