Is Aerostitch worth the money??

[Tumbler]

That certainly makes sense.  I have noticed that as well.

With my Roadcrafter on I have greater control over where & when air moves in/out of it.

I also like the fact that on hot days I can wear shorts/t-shirts but on cooler days I can bundle up easily under it.

I should start wearing it more often since I spent the money on it.

[Pipes]

I did more research and decided to go with a Tour Master Transition 3 jacket and Tour Master Overpants.  Got them at Dennis Kirk and saved 30 buck because of their price match.  Chaparral racing had them cheaper.  The reviews were pretty good.

[Pipes]

I also picked up an Aria Signet Q at the bike show for 100 buck off!!

[T.W. Day]

Having watched friends cheap out and buy the 7-cupholder versions of Aerostich products, I can only say "funny" to the basic question. Anything that is lined with that perforated nylon crap is going to be short-lived. My 2005 Darien has worn out three bikes and is half way through two more. A buddy who bought the "much tricker" First Gear Ranier a couple of years ago is, now, trying to pony up the cash for a Darien. The FG's zippers failed, seams fell apart, the cupholders (poorly designed pockets in idiotic places) caught on stuff and shredded, now he looks like a nylon-covered hobo.

I've hit the ground hard (off-pavement) many times in my Darien and the only damage has been to my pride (easily as worn out as Scott's FG gear) and the reflective tape on the back. It's still water-tight, all the bits are in working order, and I've only replaced two zipper pulls in 8 years. Comes from using long nylon pull extenders so I can move the zippers with heavy gloves.

Thomas Day
Minnesota Motorcycle Monthly Magazine
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