4 years ago I was newbie on motorcycle and learned hard way (RST , Lindstrands) are basically not for long rides, just kind short/ local rides, so in total I spent a lot in things are not for me. now KLIM has outstanding build quality, very logic and u can see is made by people who learned from rides + listening customers reviews and opinions!
Hi Mich, thanks for the comment and appreciate the info. That's exactly how Andy reflected on Klim and how he viewed the suit. If cost is not an issue for you then this is probably top adventure suit.
I will also add, my AlpineStars suit (perhaps it is a little old now) does let a little bit of moisture through especially in heavy downpour I can feel my forearm and upper arm getting a little damp. Not ideal if you are on a long ride!
@@MindfulMotorcyclist RST AND LIBDSTRANDS were together 1400euros, so and no use!for me! Is better spend in laminate: easy wenting, is wp no inner liners and bollocks. Your alpinestars is laminate or wp liner removable?
@@MindfulMotorcyclist look lindstrands for instance has arm adjusters but on buckles=useless! In area of wrist has little welcro which never seize properle and its opening. And RST you look like triceratops is not confortable,…
I ride a big adv bike and I do traveling around Europe every November. Rest of the year I ride in my country Greece. I chose a klim kodiak suit 4 years ago and used it since. I have many riding gear but always when traveling and especially when I have to fight the weather conditions I always have my klim on. It never ever leaked a drop and it has always performed 100%. My travel buddy has the klim badlands due to different body type mostly and he also couldn’t be happier. Our other 2 travel buddies have cheaper suites and add some water proof rain gear when needed. They always seem to have leaking problems when it’s raining hard. I once had an issue with a zipper on my pants air vent. Sent it to Klim they changed it free of charge. I’m lucky it didn’t happen when I was on a trip though. Would buy it again 100%
Hi Alex, thanks for the comment. Interesting that the cheaper suits let the rain in and the Klim is almost totally waterproof. What body type is your buddy with the badlands? Is it you think a suit for bigger riders? Thanks
@@MindfulMotorcyclist hi there. Badlands is more an American cut so allows for belly and suits Better the body type that is in the scale shorter for the kilos they weight. So my friend and I weight almost the same but I am 10 cm taller. So I’m slimmer and the kodiak fits better to me.kodiak is more of a European cut.
I think when I upgrade I will think about one of these. I wouldn't of before, on price grounds but hearing how it performs its worth considering for sure.
Ordered Mine at the ABR festival, Waiting on the jacket and Pants to arrive, but had the First Outing with the Krios Pro Helmet this weekend. Very Impressed!
@@MindfulMotorcyclist Yes I love them! ....... a Point made perfectly clear at this years ABR Festival, when you could ride lots of Demo bikes, but preferred to ride my own 900, so didnt bother with any of the Demo's.
@@ItsOnlyAid I think the Tiger 900 in particular is a at the sweet spot in terms of features and size. I recently rode the Africa Twin and it was too big a bike to be enjoyable. It would be a handful off road...
Love this; 2 handsome kind guys talking about the stuff that helps them do the thing they love ❤️ p.s. I feel that your suit is so much better value 😌 p.p.s both naturals on camera!
@@jimmortensen8096 I ended up going with a Large jacket and 34L pants. I’m 6’2” 220lbs. 46” chest wide shoulders and 36” waist. Jacket is almost perfect, just a tad short in the sleeves.
@@Magooblium What do you wear under your pants? sweat pants, or just straight up underwear? What about on colder days? Were the pants large enough to accommodate layers?
If the wrists are closed only with velcro, check further! I have a 5 year old Badland Pro, with approx 50000mi in it. Yes I ride in all weathers, sunshine to torrential rain, even snow. The four front pockets are NOT waterproof!* Very good kit, but overpriced, is worth about half! However, all pockets are well placed and large enough. A jacket that costs 4 figure in $, I require more than velcro to close the sleeves! That's a showstopper! At least for me */it leaked year 3
Hi Andrew, thanks for the comment, is that considered short delivery time for Klim??! My whole bike (Royal Enfield Meteo) took 9 months and I was frustrated about that!
@@MindfulMotorcyclist I have used the badlands suit for 8 years and last October it started to leaking so the suit was put in for a warranty claim that klim honnered but hay I now have a new badlands suit to go with my bmw If Andy is in Pamplona and doing the n260 to Andorra in October I might bump into a mirror image of myself
Because we were on a road trip in France with limited time and he lives in Germany and myself in the UK. Perhaps I'll do it on MS Teams next time for better sound...
Hi Ian, thanks for the comment. For me personally it's expensive, I would perhaps wait until the next version comes out or there is a sale (one of the less popular colours).
