aerostich darien vs roadcrafter

[jim@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]

vero  <vero@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:

> Hi,

> As winter (and lots of rain) approaches in Seattle, I've decided to
> get a proper all-weather riding suit.  I'm currently thinking the
> Aerostich Darien or Roadcrafter (2-piece).  I'd like excellent
> performance against rain, and as much road protection as possible.
> Aerostich's website doesn't really state which one is more waterproof.

    I'm pretty sure that the catalogue says that the Darien is more
waterproof.  From anecdotal evidence, water tends to get into the
Roadcrafter because it pools in the crotch and gets in through the zip;
the Darien's separate jacket and trousers eliminates this.

    As far as I can make out the Roadcrafter is designed primarily to
be easy to put on and take off, while the Darien is designed to be
waterproof.

> Does anybody have experience with both of these suits?

    I've had a Darien jacket (not the trousers) for a couple of years
now, and it's kept me dry so far!

> I'm a little partial to the Roadcrafter as you get to choose the pants
> color and they offer more roadrash protection, but for a winter
> commuting suite I've got to put rain and cold protection first!

    For winter I've got a BMW jacket....

                Jim
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