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    Have Any of You (Most Likely Europeans) Used Rukka Motorcycle Gear?

    The seller I get most of my stuff from in the US has started carrying the Rukka line (made in Finland)- I had never heard of it, and it looks to be very high quality (it's also extremely expensive, especially for being made primarily of cordura)- the air-flow of their breathable material (they also make a lot of all-weather and cold-weather stuff, which is no surprise considering the country of manufacture) is supposed to be fantastic.

    Any opinions on it, by any chance? I'm looking at the Airway jacket and Airvision pants.





    They have an interesting set of CE-rated armor as well that looks really light-weight.

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    Gear made in Finland is very unlikely to have applications here.

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    For the most part, yes, but notice the fact that 'air' is part of the name- one review I read said this jacket flows air like a screen door- it's made specifically for summer (with a removable liner in case it gets cool)- even the armor is made for warm weather.

    Here are the specs:

    Rukka Airway Gore-Tex Jacket
    Materials:
    Constructed from knitted Cordura AFT with AirPower Technology for riding in warm weather
    Cordura AFT is 2-7 times more durable than nylon, polyester and cotton
    Cordura AFT is knit in such a way that it allows airflow to keep you cool through the entirety of the jacket
    Two-layer knitted Cordura AFT at elbows for extra strength
    Removable 3-Layer Gore-Tex Performance Shell inner jacket with minimum weight and pack volume can be worn as a stand-alone jacket
    Gore-Tex shell has a waterproof Gore Lockout main closure
    Gore Lockout closure is tooth-free and ensures a constant waterproof seal
    Liner has soft flannel backer

    Protection:
    RVP Air Backpad included
    RVP Air Protectors at the shoulders and elbows
    RVP Air Protectors are extremely breathable, very light weight and distribute the impact better than hard protectors
    RVP Air Protectors meet the requirements of CE Norm prEN 1621-1 2010

    Other Features:
    Intended to be paired with the Rukka Airvision Pants
    Soft neoprene in collar
    Collar with magnet closure
    Width adjustment on upper and lower arm
    Zipper gusset adjustments in hem on both sides
    Jacket and trousers have connecting zippers
    Jacket has two outside pockets in front and two inside waterproof pockets - one including an integrated mobile phone holder

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    Bloody expensive here! I haven't heard of it before unfortunately.

    http://www.touratech.co.th/webshop/p...e=24&group=152

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    I've seen the jacket for $900 and the pants for $700- it's probably cheaper through a European distributer- I haven't researched it yet.

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    nevah erd of it....

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    yes, and i believe it were gloves (at least), and i think it was around 30 years ago...

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    i had some winter gloves a few years back, very high quality, never showed any signs of wear.

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    ^

    Cool- good to hear someone has used their gear.

    I have no doubt their winter stuff is fantastic- other than one very positive review, I haven't read anything about their summer stuff yet- I would imagine its also very high quality, but it's so expensive I need to hear more about it before considering such a big purchase.

    I was really enthused by the 'It feels like a screen door' comment.

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    Looking at their stuff it's undoubtedly high quality but some of the prices! £230 for gloves!! You can get a top quality jacket made for that!

    RUKKA MOTORCYCLE CLOTHING

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    Check out Motorcycle Jackets, Motorcycle Gear, Helmets & Accessories - RevZilla- that's where I get most of my stuff from- I believe they're currently the only US distributor of Rukka- their prices might be a bit better (the Armas jacket is the euivalent of nearly 200 pounds cheaper than on your site) but they're still crazy- that's kind of what intrigues me- is it that good, or is it just over-priced?

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    I know this manufacturer quite well, makes kit for police/emergency services etc, good quality/specs/safety without the prices that come from having a premium brand name. This is their warm weather kit though I'm not sure they had Thailand in mind....
    All uk manufactured.

    Road Airflow Jacket - Scott Leathers - More Than A One Off
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    Quote Originally Posted by FailSafe View Post
    Check out Motorcycle Jackets, Motorcycle Gear, Helmets & Accessories - RevZilla- that's where I get most of my stuff from- I believe they're currently the only US distributor of Rukka- their prices might be a bit better (the Armas jacket is the euivalent of nearly 200 pounds cheaper than on your site) but they're still crazy- that's kind of what intrigues me- is it that good, or is it just over-priced?
    Good stuff but prices are wild, better alternatives I think.

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    They're more expensive than Dainese, which is already kind of over-priced (I just got a great deal on a jacket- $600 from $770- but I had to buy a separate back protector for another $100, which is bullshit, IMHO) but is definitely high-quality.

    I know Scott gear- a friend has one of their suits- they make nice stuff.

    I've noticed that anything that incorporates Gore-Tex (which most Rukka gear does) is big $.

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    more top quality kit without the brand name, developed for UK police, used by czech police as well. Swedish i think.

    Jofama - Motorcycle wear

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    Mesh jacket

    Jofama - Motorcycle wear

    Halogen Mesh

    Ventilated outer jacket in Mesh/Polyester. Adapted for use in combination with Safety Jacket.
    • Width adjustment for jacket and sleeves
    • Can be supplemented with CE-approved protectors
    • Reflective panels
    • Drawstring adjustment at hem
    Men 48–64
    Art. no. 625204 00 Black

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    I've never heard of them, but their stuff looks interesting (they have leather treated to absorb less heat, but I didn't see anything perforated- I prefer leather over textile).

    Notice they also stick you with an extra charge if you want a CE-rated back protector- that's one reason my next jacket might be an RS Taichi- they send their jackets out properly armored.

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    This is a lot of jacket for less than $600, and it has excellent perforation:


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    much more jacket for half the price


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    How is it more jacket? It's good for the money, but it has no back protector (I had to find that out on another site as the Scott site doesn't give enough info), no perforation, no hump for neck protection, no chest protector, no elasticised areas for ease of movement, it only has a short zipper instead of a 360* zipper, no removable liner, the arms arent pre-curved so they will bunch up on a sportbike, etc- it's made to feel good off the bike as well as on it- the best protective gear feels great on the bike, but feels awkward and uncomfortable off it (unfortunately).

    It's considered a budget jacket by the companies selling it ('budget' meaning less technical and somewhat less protective to increase off-bike comfort)- the Taichi is top-of-the-line (and is track-legal zipped into pants), and the savings will only be about $100 in the end if you included the chest/back protectors (though there's no chest protector pocket), and less than that if you wanted to add a full zipper, and you'll still have sleeve and heat issues- I'd much rather have the Taichi if money wasn't an issue (though I wouldn't want to wear it everyday as it's very tight and restrictive).

    I'm a gear whore.
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    For about the same money as the Scott Dominator jacket, you could get a much more technical and protective AGV Sport Laguna jacket (though, again, you'd have to buy a separate back protector).

    I actually bought one, but had to return it as the sleeves were like sausage casings on my upper arms (I'm in shape, but I'm not huge- it was surprising- Dainese fits me great, and I would have expected a European cut to be tighter)- its a lot of jacket for ~$360.


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    This is another fantastic buy at the moment- the Teknic Violator jacket used to go for $500, but it can now be found for $300 or less (though it could have better armor- I think they're coming out with a newer version, but for $300 it's a steal):


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    Quote Originally Posted by FailSafe View Post
    How is it more jacket? It's good for the money, but it has no back protector (I had to find that out on another site as the Scott site doesn't give enough info), no perforation, no hump for neck protection, no chest protector, no elasticised areas for ease of movement, it only has a short zipper instead of a 360* zipper, no removable liner, the arms arent pre-curved so they will bunch up on a sportbike, etc- it's made to feel good off the bike as well as on it- the best protective gear feels great on the bike, but feels awkward and uncomfortable off it (unfortunately).

    It's considered a budget jacket by the companies selling it ('budget' meaning less technical and somewhat less protective to increase off-bike comfort)- the Taichi is top-of-the-line (and is track-legal zipped into pants), and the savings will only be about $100 in the end if you included the chest/back protectors (though there's no chest protector pocket), and less than that if you wanted to add a full zipper, and you'll still have sleeve and heat issues- I'd much rather have the Taichi if money wasn't an issue (though I wouldn't want to wear it everyday as it's very tight and restrictive).

    I'm a gear whore.
    well there is a school of thought which says that a back protector should always be a separately fitted piece of kit rather than inbuilt due to fit/safety etc.

    perforation is not something extra!

    the hump is for fashion derived from racers who wanted the aerodynamic aspect. Unless you were to land flat on your back i cannot see much/any protection benefits.

    elastic is for wimps

    never had any 'arm' issues on any combination of bike jacket yet

    you certainly like your tech specs don't you mate?

    the AGV looks ok but i still like the 'hand made' aspect of the Scott leathers. (i thought AGV was italian or are the leathers made in america). Teknic jacket looks ok as well.

    (i also like Scott stuff coz I've been to the factory and bought direct from there at a discount hehe).

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    I'm into protection first-and-foremost- there's nothing wrong with the Scott jacket, but for you to say it was 'more' jacket than the Taichi was plainly incorrect.

    Motorcycle riding is inherently risky- while that risk can never be eliminated, I believe in reducing it as much as possible, and I'm very into the technical aspects of high-end sport bike gear (as I said, gear-whore). I disagree about the safety aspect of the hump- it will help to keep your neck from snapping if you land on your back by keeping your neck and shoulders/upper back aligned.

    At the same time, I'm also into making the gear as comfortable as possible (which usually isn't very much)- the elasticized sections go a long way towards doing that.

    I've also got more comfortable, less technical gear, but that really wasn't the impetus for this thread- I was interested in a very technical summer touring suit.

    AGV Sport (which is American) and AGV (which is Italian) are two separate companies- they're a really good deal, but not as refined as Scott- the Laguna jacket is more protective than the Dominator, though- that means nothing unless you need it, of course...

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    I got a flip front helmet today, best of both worlds I think.....

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