Jst2fst Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 I just went on a little run to the Post Office and decided it be a good time to try out my new gear and its "Rain" liner. I have a Joe Rocket Ballistic 7.0 pants and a Joe Rocket Phoenix 5.0 jacket both which have 100% waterproof liners in them. The pants I just bought a week ago and they did their job of keeping my lower half dry. I just need to stretch them out a bit as they make it impossible to shift and or position my feet on the foot pegs without me feeling like I'm gonna tip over on the bike. Back to the jacket for the most part its a good jacket and I wear it often. However its liner needs some attention my arms were soaked when I took the jacket off but my torso was dry how's that. I know your arms are out in the open but don't you think that Joe Rocket would of thought about that when they were designing the jacket liner? Is their anyway of fixing the problem or do I need to contact Joe Rocket or call Iron Pony where I bought it two months ago and see what they can do. Has this ever happened to anyone else with Joe Rocket gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Frogg Toggs.... that is all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jst2fst Posted May 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Frogg Toggs.... that is allI'll give em a look see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Frogg Toggs has gear specific for motorcycle.The old style was Road Toads. I picked up one on sale.There is even newer materials and styles now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 What type of gloves were you wearing? Makes a huge difference in keeping water out of the end of your sleeves and blowing up your sleeve. Long gauntlet style waterproof gloves might help. Are there vents in the sleeves? If you do have vents is the wind flap closed right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_silverfox Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 The Joe Rocket Phoenix jackets were never meant to be 100% waterproof in the first place. However they do a decent job considering it's a mesh jacket. I usually put them at about a 30-minute water resistance before they start to seep in certain places. Regardless of any jacket I've worn, the arms are always the first to go. I think it's because of the combination of the arms being more exposed to the rain in the riding position combined with the wind forcing the water into the fabric. The same thing happens to my Aerostitch touring jacket; if any area got damp first it was the arms.There are some tricks you can do to help control or slows down the amount of rain that soaks like tucking your glove cuffs inside the sleeves. Other than that it's pretty much the rain suit or one of those 100% waterproof touring jackets, and those are super pricey.If you're doing lots of rain riding, I would for the Frogg Toggs. They're light, 100% waterproof, and most of all, breathable. They also pack super small (the 2-piece suits come with a stuff sack) so it's great for the long distance trips (and it's a great pillow in a pinch). When doing the big rides, it's just better to take advantage of the ability to keep everything dry. That way you're not stuck with a hairdryer in your hotel room hoping your stuff will be ready to go in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jst2fst Posted May 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 No the gloves I have are summer ridin gloves need to get some other ones. I mean my wrist was fine it was m like my forearms that were wet. The jackets mesh and no zipper led vents. My arms were the only thing wet that's what irritates me the most. I mean the pants have the same materials and my legs were cold but dry. I was only in the rain for like 20 minutes or so no longer than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Jst2Fst. I have a black set of frogg Toggs I'll sell for cheap. Never worn. Lemme know if you wanna have a look see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wicked94s10 Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 I might be interested in them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Missed the mesh part my bad. Yeah no mesh jacket is gonna hold out water for very long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jst2fst Posted May 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Dude.. the water entered through your cuffs. If your forearms were the only part of you that was wet.. then the liner does its job.Yea' date=' that was I thought that I had as well. Missed the mesh part my bad. Yeah no mesh jacket is gonna hold out water for very long.I was being optimistic when I bought it. Was like wow water proof liner that sounds good and you can remove it also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Jst2Fst. I have a black set of frogg Toggs I'll sell for cheap. Never worn. Lemme know if you wanna have a look see.ouhhh if he doesnt want them I may Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 i have a phoenix 4.0, I put the liner in the one time i got caught in the rain and my arms were soaked too. I expected that though with the gloves I was wearing and how loose it is on my wrists Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psyco1 Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 If it's raining hard enough, you're gonna get wet to a point, all the gear will do is delay that for a while. I wore a mesh + waterproof liner a few years ago on a 2000mi+ ride that rained about half the time and I could squeeze water from my waterproof gloves and my forearms were wet, but the rest of me stayed dry. That said, a lot of long distance riders seem to swear by giving their gear the Nikwax treatment.http://www.amazon.com/Nikwax-103-Hardshell-Twin-Pack/dp/B000PGOOIS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1305734205&sr=8-1I'm going try it when the silicone spray I've given my cold/rain gear stops working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Jst2Fst. I have a black set of frogg Toggs I'll sell for cheap. Never worn. Lemme know if you wanna have a look see.put me in that "interested" group as well if they're XL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubbersidedown Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Frogg Toggs.... that is allRaingear is the only waterproof that I have found. I don't like the Frogg Toggs due to the color selections. Unless they have changed they only offer muted color tones because they started as outdoor gear and made a crossover to motorcycling. When I rains the road spray grays everything out and that is bad for our safety. I ride in the rain a lot and will only go with yellow or orange even if it costs a bit more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 For those interested in my Frogg Toggs They are big man size. I'll get some pics and post something up tonight/tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jst2fst Posted May 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 jagr i'll pass but thanks for the offer. sorry for the late reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 For those interested in my Frogg Toggs They are big man size. I'll get some pics and post something up tonight/tomorrow.excellent, I iz big guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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