Comparative test: rain suits around 100 marks

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Comparative test: rain suits around 100 marks

Comparison test: rain suits around 100 marks
Dog weather

After the completely rainy spring, the suppliers of rain suits are looking forward to good business. Ten one-piece suits of the priced middle class had to show in a practical test whether they really hold tight.

Uli Holzwarth

06/01/2001

The dominance of the stronger sex could not be overlooked in the spring. At least from a meteorological point of view, where with Xaver, Ernst or Daniel one low after the other determined the events on the weather map. The right framework conditions to take a close look at ten rain suits in the mid-range price range for 100 marks.
The first checkpoint, the build quality, doesn’t reveal much of a difference; all candidates withstand critical scrutiny without any problems. There is also broad agreement when it comes to the choice of materials. With the exception of the PVC suit from Mobil-Tech, all suppliers rely on coated nylon. In terms of equipment, however, the picture is more complex. The spectrum ranges from the simple overcoat (Gotz, Frank Thomas) to the almost luxurious, because it is fully lined and equipped with inside and outside pockets, the Reusch combination, which is also the only one with a circumferential and adjustable waist belt.
In the practical test, some competitors also scored well with sensible detailed solutions. For example IXS with stable Velcro straps on the sleeve cuffs, which prevent sliding up at high speeds. A width adjustment on the upper arms is also highly recommended for imitation. Unfortunately, this effective remedy against excessive fluttering is only available in the covers of Difi and Schuh.
However, the most well thought-out details are useless if there is a lack of fit. It is certainly no surprise that the size XXL is different between the individual providers. When an XXL combination like the Insize Shower from Gotz However, if it is so blatantly wrong and does not even fit a person with an L-stature, this already gives cause for thought with an article that is often ordered via shipping. On the other hand, the fact that – in contrast to earlier tests ?? all candidates have a collar that goes high and closes tightly. Nevertheless, it is mandatory to try on the rain cover over the leather suit before buying it.
In the last discipline, the wetness test, the wheat was finally separated from the chaff. Only the models from Frank Thomas, IXS, Modeka, Reusch and Schuh defied the minute-long gush of water from a high-pressure device and held tight. The other five test specimens failed with sometimes quite violent water ingress on this simulated rain trip ?? a more than sad result.
All that remains for the lacquered buyers is the hope that male dominance on the weather map will remain in the future. According to the will of the meteorologists, Xaver and Co. always symbolize a high in the next year.

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(1) Standard: Reusch collar that reaches wide and closes tightly. (2) Smart detail: With Difi and Frank Thomas the station wagon disappears in the inner pocket for transport. (3) The best remedy for fluttering: sleeve width adjustment for Difi and Schuh (photo). (4) Also suitable for high speeds: Reusch’s circumferential waist belt. (5) Practical: the models by Difi, Frank Thomas, Reusch and Schuh have an inside pocket. (6) Relief: easy to put on using the leather suit thanks to the mesh lining on the upper body and sleeves

Shoe – X-Dry

MOTORRAD verdict: highly recommended

Provider: Schuh, Telefon 06851/89010 Price: 99.90 Mark Available sizes: XS to XXXL Available colors: Black / red, black / blue, black / yellow Material: PVC-coated nylon Features: diagonal zip on the right with labyrinth; Waist and cuffs with elastic band, leg ends with zipper and elastic band; Mesh lining on the upper body; an inside pocket; Sleeve width adjustment on upper arms; Reflective piping on shoulders and sleeves Comments: comfortable, not excessively wide cut; Legs and sleeves sufficiently long; XXL suitable up to a height of 185 cm; high-reaching and close-fitting collar; easy entry and exit; Acceptable tendency to flutter Watertightness: absolutely tight Conclusion: comfortably cut, well-made and waterproof rain cover with practical features and little tendency to flutter

Reusch – Brad

MOTORRAD verdict: highly recommended

Provider: Schuh, Telefon 06851 / 89010Price: 99.90 MarkSizes: XS to XXXLColors: black / light gray / red / dark gray, black / purple / gray, black / red / grayMaterial: PU-coated nylonEquipment: Diagonal zip on the right with labyrinth; Waist with adjustable belt, cuffs with elastic band, leg ends with zipper and elastic band; continuous nylon lining; lined collar; reflective logos on upper arms; one inside and one outside pocket Comments: Combi with good fit; XXL suitable up to a height of 185 cm; high-reaching and close-fitting collar; easy entry and exit thanks to the very long zipper; Strong tendency to flutter, sleeves pull up a little at high speed Waterproofness: completely tight Conclusion: well-equipped, comfortably cut and waterproof suit with a comparatively strong tendency to flutter

Modeka – »8021 ??

MOTORRAD verdict: highly recommended

Provider: Modeka, Telephone 02521/85030 Price: 99 MarkSizes: S to 4XLColors: black / red / grayMaterial: PU-coated nylonEquipment: Diagonal zip on the right with labyrinth; Waist and cuffs with elastic band, leg ends with zipper, elastic band and Velcro straps; Mesh lining on the upper body; lined collar; all-round reflective piping on the upper body; one outside pocket on the left thigh Comments: suitably cut suit with a decent fit; XXL suitable for height up to 185 cm; high-reaching and close-fitting collar; easy entry and exit; flutters relatively strong; Small pack size Watertightness: completely tight Conclusion: very light, waterproof combination with a practical cut and small pack size, but a relatively strong tendency to flutter

Mobil-Tech – »Fucking weather ??

MOTORRAD verdict: conditionally recommendable

Provider: Mobil-Tech, Telephone 07424/6140 Price: 98 MarkSizes: XS to 6XLColors: blackMaterial: PVC with cotton coating (inside) Features: Diagonal zip on the left with labyrinth; Waist and cuffs with elastic band, leg ends with press studs; continuous cotton coating; lined collar; reflective stripe on the collar; one outside pocket on the right thigh Comments: more generous, very wide cut on the upper body; Legs relatively tight; XXL suitable for height up to 185 cm; high-reaching and close-fitting collar; Getting in and out of the legs is difficult due to the narrow cut; average tendency to flutter; Oversizes availableWaterproof: strong water penetration in the lumbar and crotch area Conclusion: heavy, wide-cut rain suit with a large pack size; not waterproof

Krawehl – Lightning

MOTORRAD verdict: conditionally recommendable

Provider: Krawehl, Telephone 040/78919450 Price: 119 MarkSizes: S to XXLColors: Black / Red / Aanthracite, Black / Blue / AnthraciteMaterial: PVC-coated nylonEquipment: Diagonal zip on the left with labyrinth; Waist and cuffs with elastic band, leg ends with zipper and elastic band; Mesh lining on the upper body; lined collar; Reflective piping on chest and back; one outside pocket on the right thigh Comments: runs small; XL suitable for height up to 175 cm; Upper body relatively tight, but wide on the thighs; high-reaching and close-fitting collar; Entry and exit on the lower legs difficult due to the narrow cut; slightly higher tendency to flutter in the thigh area Watertightness: slight water ingress in the area of ​​the navel; Left sleeve damp Conclusion: small, well-equipped station wagon with slight weaknesses in the wetness test

Orca

MOTORRAD verdict: highly recommended

Provider: Hostettler, Telephone 07631/18040 Price: 99 MarkSizes: XS to 5XLColors: Black, Black / Yellow, Black / Red, Black / BlueMaterial: PU-coated nylonEquipment: Diagonal zip on the right with labyrinth; Waist with elastic band, sleeves with elastic band and Velcro straps, leg ends with zipper, elastic band and Velcro straps; Mesh lining on the upper body; lined collar; Reflective piping on the sleeve approaches Comments: relatively generous cut, especially on the upper body and thighs; XL suitable for height up to 180 cm; far high and tightly closable collar; Easy entry and exit; Slightly higher tendency to flutter due to the wide cut Water resistance: completely tight Conclusion: relatively generously cut, absolutely waterproof combination with average equipment and small pack size

Hero – Ocean

MOTORRAD verdict: conditionally recommendable

Provider: Held, Telefon 08321/66460 Price: 109 MarkSizes: XS to XXXLColors: Black, Black / Gray, Black / Red, Black / BlueMaterial: PVC-coated nylonEquipment: Diagonal zip on the left with labyrinth; Waist and cuffs with elastic band, leg ends with zipper and elastic band; Mesh lining on the upper body; lined collar; reflective triangles on the sleeves, legs and back XXL suitable for height up to 180 cm; Sleeves and legs relatively short; far high and tightly closable collar; Entry and exit somewhat difficult due to the narrow cut; low fluttering water tightness: strong water ingress in the crotch area Conclusion: tightly cut and small-sized rain cover with average equipment; not waterproof

Gotz – Insize Shower

MOTORRAD verdict: conditionally recommendable

Provider: M & P Gotz, Telephone 07476 / 933150Price: 99 MarkSizes: XS to XXXLColors: black / gray, black / red, black / blue, black / yellowMaterial: PVC-coated nylonEquipment: Diagonal zip on the right with labyrinth; Waist and cuffs with elastic band, leg ends with Velcro straps; lined and padded collar; Reflective piping on the collar, sleeves and legs Comments: Combi is very small, XXL only suitable up to a height of 175 cm; Sleeves are sufficient in length, legs are disproportionately long; high-reaching and close-fitting collar; Entry and exit difficult without food; Water resistance: water ingress in the lumbar and crotch area Conclusion: very small, simply equipped combination with problems with fit and water resistance

Frank Thomas – Aquasport Suit

MOTORRAD verdict: highly recommended

Provider: Frank Thomas, Telephone 0175/2080708 Price: 119 MarkSizes: S to XXLColors: orange, blackMaterial: PVC-coated nylonEquipment: Diagonal zipper on the right with labyrinth; Waist with elastic band and adjustable strap, cuffs with elastic band, leg ends with zipper and elastic band; lined collar; an inside pocket serves as a transport bag Comments: wide cut, XXL suitable up to a height of 190 cm; Legs a little too short in driver’s position; high-reaching and close-fitting collar; Entry and exit difficult due to lack of food; Fluttering comparatively strong Water resistance: absolutely tight Conclusion: wide-cut, waterproof rain suit with simple features and the best signaling effect

Difi – Meadow

MOTORRAD verdict: conditionally recommendable

Provider: Difi, Telephone 04451/9150 Price: 99.90 MarkSizes: XS to XXXLColors: Black, Black / Red, Black / Blue, Black / YellowMaterial: PVC-coated nylonEquipment: Diagonal zip on the right with labyrinth; Waist and cuffs with elastic band, leg ends with Velcro straps; Mesh lining on torso and sleeves; lined collar; Inside pocket serves as a transport sack; an outside pocket; Sleeve width adjustment; reflective material on the back and sleeves Comments: Combination with a tight cut, legs a little too short; XXL suitable up to a height of 185 cm; high-reaching and close-fitting collar; Getting in and out of the legs somewhat difficult; low tendency to flutter Watertightness: easy water penetration in the area of ​​the navel; Right knee wet Conclusion: tightly cut rain suit with practical details, but weaknesses in the wetness test

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