shortythorne
shortythorne
I am starting to shop again for a new riding suit, and I am in a quandary 
. I have used BMW for years because it is pretty good & fits me. The last two suits I've purchased have been the GS Dry Suit which is 100% waterproof for about 2 years of hard use, but the collar is way too short & you will get damp around the neck in a heavy, day long rain. I am considering another option considering the cost of this suit and the fact that it doesn't last very long. I am a big believer in Aerostich (Paul has worn out several Darien jackets), but even with the "alterations" they offer for women's sizing, they just don't fit me 
. I do think it is the best riding gear available, especially if you don't mind the look. Also, just about all the better gear available for women has the now popular "low rise" waist in the pants. Now who ever came up with this brilliant idea needs to be shot. Unless your 20 and look like Twiggy (remember her?), the last thing you want is low rise riding pants. I thought I had found the solution when one of the BMW ON had an article about the KLIM Artemis suit, but it also has a low rise waist and got terrible reviews for it. I tried the jacket on at the National and the sleeves were so tight in the elbow area it was unreal. Who designs this stuff? Other than that, the jacket felt wonderful, but the sleeves are a deal breaker for me. I literally don't know what I am going to do for riding gear! My latest GS Dry suit is still waterproof, but the Velcro is tearing off the collar. I take very good care of my gear, but it gets a hard workout and MUST keep me dry. I use the BMW Airflow suit now that the weather is hot, but it is beginning to wear pretty thin after one year of use! I also own a Aerostich one piece Roadcrafter, which is probably what I'll end up using, but the damn thing is just not comfortable. I feel like I'm in a straight jacket, and there is just too much material pushing up in front of me when I'm sitting on the bike. I think I'm just too short for the design, as with the Darien jacket. They recommended that I start with a 34 R (jacket), but the alterations don't include any shortening of the length or making the girth smaller, so it won't work for me, and I would still need pants. I would like to hear from any women that ride concerning what gear works best for you. Thanks in advance...Gail
. I have used BMW for years because it is pretty good & fits me. The last two suits I've purchased have been the GS Dry Suit which is 100% waterproof for about 2 years of hard use, but the collar is way too short & you will get damp around the neck in a heavy, day long rain. I am considering another option considering the cost of this suit and the fact that it doesn't last very long. I am a big believer in Aerostich (Paul has worn out several Darien jackets), but even with the "alterations" they offer for women's sizing, they just don't fit me . I do think it is the best riding gear available, especially if you don't mind the look. Also, just about all the better gear available for women has the now popular "low rise" waist in the pants. Now who ever came up with this brilliant idea needs to be shot. Unless your 20 and look like Twiggy (remember her?), the last thing you want is low rise riding pants. I thought I had found the solution when one of the BMW ON had an article about the KLIM Artemis suit, but it also has a low rise waist and got terrible reviews for it. I tried the jacket on at the National and the sleeves were so tight in the elbow area it was unreal. Who designs this stuff? Other than that, the jacket felt wonderful, but the sleeves are a deal breaker for me. I literally don't know what I am going to do for riding gear! My latest GS Dry suit is still waterproof, but the Velcro is tearing off the collar. I take very good care of my gear, but it gets a hard workout and MUST keep me dry. I use the BMW Airflow suit now that the weather is hot, but it is beginning to wear pretty thin after one year of use! I also own a Aerostich one piece Roadcrafter, which is probably what I'll end up using, but the damn thing is just not comfortable. I feel like I'm in a straight jacket, and there is just too much material pushing up in front of me when I'm sitting on the bike. I think I'm just too short for the design, as with the Darien jacket. They recommended that I start with a 34 R (jacket), but the alterations don't include any shortening of the length or making the girth smaller, so it won't work for me, and I would still need pants. I would like to hear from any women that ride concerning what gear works best for you. Thanks in advance...Gail
. They are nice folks and make a good product but not willing to accommodate more than a few minor alterations. I don't sew, so I can't say whether this is something they could do or won't do 
. Thanks....Gail
