01-19-2018, 05:02 AM
mickey, I've also read mixed reviews regarding the Roadcrafter's waterproof-ness. Most of the complaints centered around the older models leaking in the zippered crotch area. The new R3 supposedly is completely waterproof, when everything is zipped and sealed properly. The Darien is a two-piece suit with a 3/4-length jacket and a minimum of zippers and seams. People say it really is waterproof. It seems to be the choice of many of the hardcore, high-mileage ADV and world-traveler types.
In any case, I just ordered up a slightly custom-spec'd, fully armored Darien Light jacket, AD-1 pants, and fleece liners for the jacket and pants. Very expensive again, natch, but if they're anything like my BMW suit, which I've had now for twenty-some years, this new suit will likely be the last one I ever buy. Just have to make a reasonable effort to take care of it. Scotchguard or Nikwax it once per year, repair any broken seams as needed...should be simple and easy, once the thing breaks in. They're notoriously stiff when new, even the Light versions.
I fully expect to have to send the suit back for initial alterations, however. I'll be shocked if it fits, straight out of the box.
In any case, I just ordered up a slightly custom-spec'd, fully armored Darien Light jacket, AD-1 pants, and fleece liners for the jacket and pants. Very expensive again, natch, but if they're anything like my BMW suit, which I've had now for twenty-some years, this new suit will likely be the last one I ever buy. Just have to make a reasonable effort to take care of it. Scotchguard or Nikwax it once per year, repair any broken seams as needed...should be simple and easy, once the thing breaks in. They're notoriously stiff when new, even the Light versions.
I fully expect to have to send the suit back for initial alterations, however. I'll be shocked if it fits, straight out of the box.