Hey all. I am starting to consider some new riding gear. I've had the same Joe Rocket leather jacket (all black, no idea of the name) since '03. It has served me quite well and still looks great, but I'm thinking I want something more touring focused, which is why I am posting in this forum vs the general forum. I'm looking for something that is already waterproof so I don't have to stop and fiddle with an uncomfortable rain shell or my Frogg Toggs. It needs to have good ventilation too as my ST1300 can get toasty in the summer time!
I am primarily looking at the Klim Latitude (2018 updated version). It sounds like it ticks all of the right boxes, waterproof with ventilation that has rain covers for all zippers. Lots of pockets, some CE padding. Anyone here spent some time living with a Klim riding suit in general or a latitude specifically? There are a few places within 100km where I can go try them on which is a huge plus. https://www.klim.com/Latitude-Jacket-5146-003
But then I was reading about the Joe Rocket Balistic 14.0 and Meteor jackets (basically the same, one is longer the other). They sound like descent jackets with the same claims as the Klim, but obviously significantly cheaper (like half price cheaper). I've always been happy with my current JR jacket, but somehow think the Balistic/Meteor won't compete with the Klim. Also, for some reason JR does not offer a matching pant which is a huge strike against it. http://joerocket.ca/product/ballistic-14-textile-jacket/
I know that the "gold standard" for touring is Aerostich. I think the Klim Latitude is a little better looking than the Roadcrafter suit (IMO) and if I'm going to spend $1,600+CAN on new gear, I want to try it on before I buy it rather than have it sent to my house, be unhappy with the fit and have to return it. I'm a little on the stumpy side (5'8" with a 29-30" inseam, 210lbs and finding new gear that fits right has always been a challenge) http://www.aerostich.com/suits/two-...men-s-roadcrafter-classic-two-piece-suit.html
Thoughs?
I am primarily looking at the Klim Latitude (2018 updated version). It sounds like it ticks all of the right boxes, waterproof with ventilation that has rain covers for all zippers. Lots of pockets, some CE padding. Anyone here spent some time living with a Klim riding suit in general or a latitude specifically? There are a few places within 100km where I can go try them on which is a huge plus. https://www.klim.com/Latitude-Jacket-5146-003
But then I was reading about the Joe Rocket Balistic 14.0 and Meteor jackets (basically the same, one is longer the other). They sound like descent jackets with the same claims as the Klim, but obviously significantly cheaper (like half price cheaper). I've always been happy with my current JR jacket, but somehow think the Balistic/Meteor won't compete with the Klim. Also, for some reason JR does not offer a matching pant which is a huge strike against it. http://joerocket.ca/product/ballistic-14-textile-jacket/
I know that the "gold standard" for touring is Aerostich. I think the Klim Latitude is a little better looking than the Roadcrafter suit (IMO) and if I'm going to spend $1,600+CAN on new gear, I want to try it on before I buy it rather than have it sent to my house, be unhappy with the fit and have to return it. I'm a little on the stumpy side (5'8" with a 29-30" inseam, 210lbs and finding new gear that fits right has always been a challenge) http://www.aerostich.com/suits/two-...men-s-roadcrafter-classic-two-piece-suit.html
Thoughs?