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RST Adventure

  • 12-12-2012 10:21am
    #1
    the drifter
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    Lads/Ladies

    Tried one of these on yesterday and liked it. Santa says I can have one cause I've been a good boy this year.

    Has anyone any experiences with RST gear? What level water proof are they? anyone had there gear for a while? do they hold up pretty well to a lot of use?

    cheers

    D


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  • #2
    daenerysstormborn3
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    I have the Paragon III gear and I drive everyday, in all weather and not a drop has gotten through and the gear is still in great nick. I've had the Paragon III gear about 4 months.


  • #3
    the drifter
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    pixiebean22 wrote: »
    I have the Paragon III gear and I drive everyday, in all weather and not a drop has gotten through and the gear is still in great nick. I've had the Paragon III gear about 4 months.

    Actually tried on the ParagonIII jacket as well but preferred the adventure.

    Thanks for the reply!


  • #4
    Wonda-Boy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,013 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    I have the RST gear also and its very good stuff for the money. I have the Paragon II series about 15mths now and its very good....stiching is starting to fray a bit on the bottoms but never let any water in and I ride 365 also.

    Adventure Jacket has alot more pockets and vents in the jacket IIRC so it might not be best suited for the Irish weather...but RST as a whole very good.


  • #5
    the drifter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,348 ✭✭✭the drifter


    Wonda-Boy wrote: »
    I have the RST gear also and its very good stuff for the money. I have the Paragon II series about 15mths now and its very good....stiching is starting to fray a bit on the bottoms but never let any water in and I ride 365 also.

    Adventure Jacket has alot more pockets and vents in the jacket IIRC so it might not be best suited for the Irish weather...but RST as a whole very good.

    would you see much of an issue with pockets and vents? i assume this is from letting in water/ cold?


  • #6
    Wonda-Boy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,013 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    Yeah I would TBH, the pocket in the paragon II are not great. They are flip over velcro where as the 1st series were fold over zips. Any break or seam in the jacket is a "weak point" so to speak. I would not get that jacket myself for the large tent pockets on the front alone. Unless you really need that particular jacket.

    If I were you I would get something from the Hein Gericke range its currently 40% off unless its finished and I would say its better then the RST in quality, well the mid range stuff.


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  • #7
    the drifter
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    I was looking at Hein Gericke but my problem is sizing!!!

    Cant go into the local shop and try them on!


  • #8
    Wonda-Boy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,013 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    Sure a trip up to Belfast on the bike is great craic and its not far from Dublin to be honest. Where are you based?


  • #9
    the drifter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,348 ✭✭✭the drifter


    Wonda-Boy wrote: »
    Sure a trip up to Belfast on the bike is great craic and its not far from Dublin to be honest. Where are you based?

    Limerick :p:p


  • #10
    arybvtcw0eolkf
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    Wonda-Boy wrote: »
    Sure a trip up to Belfast on the bike is great craic and its not far from Dublin to be honest. Where are you based?
    the drifter wrote: »
    Limerick :p:p

    lol, face palm :D

    (sorry, couldn't resist)


  • #11
    Wonda-Boy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,013 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    LOL....thats why I asked. Sure Limerick to Belfast is like nipping out for a bottle of milk ffs :rolleyes:


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  • #12
    the drifter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,348 ✭✭✭the drifter


    Wonda-Boy wrote: »
    LOL....thats why I asked. Sure Limerick to Belfast is like nipping out for a bottle of milk ffs :rolleyes:

    eye...up the top of the road hang a left...flat 20 minutes and your there!

    cheers guys i think ill grab the RST Paragon III locally as they seem to be overall getting decent reviews online..


  • #13
    Wonda-Boy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,013 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    Well the Paragon II got best buy in the recent RiDE magazine for 2012 for the price. Also in there was the REV.IT and Hein Gericke Gear, in fairness you will not be dissapointed with the RST it does exactly what it says on the tin for the money. Try not to get the beige colour as it gets dirty real quick....black is your best bet for whats its worth. The amount of flys and **** and ****e that hit you even grey gets dirty!!!

    Best of Luck.


  • #14
    Please Kill Me
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,340 ✭✭✭Please Kill Me


    Had the Paragon jacket myself (til it was cut off me LOL) and I loved it, great jacket and I'll definitely be getting another one when I get back on the bike. The WP gloves I had were rubbish, leaked like a tea-bag at the hint of a shower. RST gear isn't bad in fairness. You could do worse.


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