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E. Almalood (New York, NY)
Handy jacket
Always in my backpack during rainy season. Only comment is that the velcro at the neck is a bit annoying.
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David N. (Chico, CA)
poor design
IMHO this jacket has a major design flaw, and that is the lack of a full length zipper. Instead, it's made like a Henley pullover shirt with a very small zippered opening at the top. This makes it extremely difficult if not impossible to put on if you plan on wearing it over your riding jacket, even if you're dry. Won't pull on over a helmet for sure. Wet would be much worse. It's cut on the small size also. I'm 5'11" 200 lbs. and the XL was super tight over my jacket. The large belly pocket in the front is fairly useless and awkward - patch pockets on either side would be better. Can't comment on durability since I almost immediately returned it and bought a Firstgear jacket.
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Kyle (Lynden, WA)
Nice wind breaker
I really liked the jacket. It held up really well against the wind, but so far I haven't used it in the rain yet. The only thing I really dont like is the velcro collar that rubs against my neck. Other than that it was only like 38 degrees when we were riding and I was starting to sweat with it on, so make sure you layer underneath.
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Joe (Victoria, BC)
Great buy
Great rain coat for the money makes an excelent wind breaker too. Does exactly what it should and looks good too.
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Mark (Vancouver, BC)
Water off ducks back
I commute all year in Vancouver Canada, and the rain here in winter makes Seattle look like a sunny paradise, this rainsuit works 100% in the heaviest downpours, but a larger size than usual so you can fit it over other clothing. The only thing wrong with it is that on my sport bike the back of it rides up with the wind, so I attached a Velcro strap to go from front to back between my legs and this works. On my commute scooter no problem as I actually sit on the back of the jacket.
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Sam (Upland, CA)
Nice Weather Protection
I've only been rained on once while wearing this but seems to keep the water away fine. The collar bugs with the Velcro and stitching, but overall, for the price I paid, it does the job.
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Joseph (nicholson, GA)
alpinestars Rain jacket
Great jacket, it’s for the rain but I wear it as a regular jacket. It's very warm and comfortable. Wish it had side pockets, but oh well. Get a size smaller than you usually wear. If you wear a XXL sweatshirt, get a XL jacket.
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Gabe (Winchester, MA)
Alpinestars - RJ-5 Rain Jacket
Jacket is extremely durable and works great. This jacket saved me a few times from the cold nights. Great to keep under your seat. I would recommend this jacket to anyone who rides a lot and needs a windbreaker/rain jacket.
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Jeff (Scranton, PA)
Nice Rain Jacket
Although we have not used it yet, this jacket appears to be well made and the fit is good.
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Shane Carter (Denham Springs, LA)
A-Stars rain parka
Fits great over my jacket, packs light and it works good in the rain. Alpinestars, what can you say.
