FS: Spidi H2Out armored jacket (Mens)

For sale. Mens Spidi "H2Out" riding jacket. Size XL, but ignore that -
it fits like a size 42 or thereabouts, what I'd normally call large.
Very yellow, very waterproof. Hard armor in shoulders and elbows.
Built-in back protector. Comes with removable liner (very warm, covers
the neck nicely!). It's in superb shape.

It's a great jacket, but I have my Aerostich now. It retailed for $420
- I paid $360 with my shop discount. It's yours for $180. If you need
waterproof, armored pants just ask - I have a serviceable pair on hand
as well.

Aram Schiffman

 

I was thinking about getting an Aerostich, but then I heard of several
people that had theirs leak in the crotch area. I'm not about to spend
that kind of money and then find out it leaks.

--
muddy

Testing the limits of gravity since 1947.

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I assume you're talking about Aerostich's Roadcrafter suit. (Aerostich is
the name of the manufacturer.) The Roadcrafter is not a rain suit, and
Aerostich doesn't present it as one. There are some simple steps you can
take to make the front zipper seam more water-resistant. The Roadcrafter
will keep you dry in most situations, but if you want to stay dry while
riding 8 hours in the rain, their Darien suit is a better choice. I've
worn my Roadcrafter in a pouring rain for about an hour and stayed
perfectly dry, and this is without any additional water-resistant
treatment.

 

Yes, I was. I went back and actually read everything on the roadcrafter
and darien this time. I understand the differences now, TVM.

--
muddy

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You're welcome!

 

No problems with my one piece.

On one trip, I went through two reasonable sized snowstorms, a rainstrorm,
and one all out blizzard. I crossed the continental divide with 1/4 inch
think plates of ice over my shoulders, knees, and helmet. But I was dry.

(For the record, this was on the R1100S, the riding position and fairing
may have contributed somewhat.

Reed.

 

See, I hear a story like this that gives a glowing review and get ready
to ring them to place an order. Then I hear a different tune and say
fuckit. I'm waffelling quite badly, but I need to replace the tourmaster
shite I currently have with something 'quality' and of course, I don't
want to spend a fortune on what I get. :-/

Their website says YMMV due to position and fairing (or lack of).

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muddy

Testing the limits of gravity since 1947.

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I got a 1-piece a little over a year ago and I've ridden in pretty wet
weather.

I wound up getting damp once, about the first week that I had the suit.
There were 40+ mph winds at SFO, and I was stuck in traffic on 101
nearby. My left hip get slightly wet.

I think that the leak was caused by the wind, the fact that I was pretty
much sitting still, and me just not being accustomed to the suit and not
closing it properly. If I had been moving forward, the hip flaps
probably would have kept the water out. I haven't had a problem over the
last year.

If I lived in Seattle, I might have a rain suit to put over it. (I have a
bunny suit from the clean rooms that I keep meaning to try, but it
hasn't been raining hard enough while I'm riding to warrant.)

Sometimes I wish that I had a 2-piece, since I could just take off the
jacket when stopping for food or whatever. For the most part, I'm very
pleased with the suit.

-B

 

I seriously doubt you'd be disapointed with it. Also, as others have
mentioned, there are tricks to improve the waterproofness.

Sorry, I'm still playing catsup. Your ride would be?

Reed.

 

so I'm told, and not just be you.

Heinz or Del Monte?

I have an SV650. No fairing, not even a fly screen.

--
muddy

Testing the limits of gravity since 1947.

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Thanks.

Cheers,

Mike

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muddy

Testing the limits of gravity since 1947.

icq - 219328929

 

This is one splendid jacket. I have had mine for 4 years & it has
worked perfectly riding through pouring rain in keeping me dry &
comfortable...crash tested it in a minor crash 2.5 years back at
around 20 mph - I walked away unharmed.

With the liner, it is a tad on the hot side during summer though.

Good luck selling it!

-raghu
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