I also have one, which I bought back in 2003. I recall wearing it once in a frog-strangler of a rain storm, and it was great.
But I also found that I just tended to put off stopping and putting it on, based on the wishful assumption that I would only be sprinkled on as I eyed a rain storm in the distance.
Then, of course, I would run into the rain and get soaked, and then struggle trying to get the rain suit on (because, unlike Sean but like Brian, I would not practice putting the rain suit on). Kind of like my new tent experience up at Sturgis 2013 . . . .
The zipper on the rain suit blew out when I rode to Taos with TK. I've had the zipper replaced by Phyllis at Stitchline on South Broadway. I will probably give it to my sons, Ben and Aaron, so one of them will at least have some rain protection.
But it had never occurred to me that I might be able to sell it to a fellow EMRAT member . . . . let's see how it goes tonight! Perhaps I'll change my mind.
Dan
From: emrat@googlegroups.com [mailto:emrat@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Brian Weberg
Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2015 1:55 PM
To: emrat@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [emrat:6384] Triumph Rain Suit
I have one of those suits and while it's a little tough to figure out the first time, it's a great product and keeps you dry. Unfortunately, I also had a "Dan moment" with mine on a routine ride to Palmer Lake. Hit a surprise downpour coming back on 105 and took a few rain drops to the body as I unraveled the puzzle. I'm sure the passers by were amused. But once it was on me, it was 100% dry comfort all the way home. Which is all to say that if you practice just a little with it (something I'm not inclined to do, unfortunately) then you're good to go. First rate product, IMHO.
Alas, as I'm inclined to do (my mixed results over the years not withstanding), I followed Dan's path to KLIM and that's a nice option, if not a tad expensive.
On Tue, Feb 3, 2015 at 1:43 PM, Dan Pilcher <dpilcher@cochamber.com> wrote:
Tavis, I respectfully suggest that you first have Bonneville Bob put it on in front of the group--and we will time how long it takes.
Then, pretend that there is a torrential downpour coming your way, and you will have, say, 30 seconds to put this rain suit on.
(You should hold on to your money until Bonneville Bob has demonstrated this rain suit, and you are 100 percent satisfied with the product.)
TK will remember the time I tried to put on my Triumph rain suit north of Taos a few years ago and what happened . . . . . which is why I now wear a Klim outfit!
J
Dan
From: emrat@googlegroups.com [mailto:emrat@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Tavis Aitken
Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2015 1:34 PM
To: emrat@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [emrat:6381] Fw: Ticket Package to Colorado Motorcycle Expo
Confirmed, just picked up the cash.
On Tue Feb 03 2015 at 12:53:34 PM Triumph68T120R via EMRAT <emrat@googlegroups.com> wrote:
Hey Tavis, I'm assuming you will be at the meeting tonight and still want the rain suit. If you would, please confirm...thanks.
Bob
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