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Found a big design flaw with the 1st Gear Riding Suit

DR Buck

DR Buck

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I've had my First Gear thermal riding suit a little over a year and today I found the first major flaw with it. Granted I haven't done a lot of cold weather riding and for some of what I did do I wore my First Gear Kilimanjaro coat which is absolutely great. Anyway, today was my first official ride of 2014. I rode to work this morning and since it was only 38º when I left for the 38 mile ride I decided to wear the thermal suit. I discovered the major flaw when I stopped to fill the Spyder gas tank. I damn near had to completely undress to get my wallet out of the back pocket of my jeans. :yikes: I think this is the first set of coverall type suit/clothing I've ever owned that did not have a way to access pockets without taking the suit off. I may be rethinking when I will wear this thing again.
 
I can see why you are complaining. But the suit provides 3 pockets (one in the upper right chest, 2 others on the front calf area). The first time I wore it I said the same thing. But after realizing the wet conditions, I much prefer it this way because any opening is likely to get wet. What I did last time I put my wallet in the frunk to access it faster than having to strip out of the suit to get it, use it and then dress back up. I had my cellphone in my chest pocket and used the other 2 to put cash and extra gloves.
 
If I know that I will be stopping for gas or another reason that I need to access my wallet, I will put a charge card in a pocket that can accessed easily. Money too.
 
Note to self. "Empty pants pockets BEFORE putting on First Gear Thermal Suit"

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Use the front pocket...

DR Buck said:
I've had my First Gear thermal riding suit a little over a year and today I found the first major flaw with it. Granted I haven't done a lot of cold weather riding and for some of what I did do I wore my First Gear Kilimanjaro coat which is absolutely great. Anyway, today was my first official ride of 2014. I rode to work this morning and since it was only 38º when I left for the 38 mile ride I decided to wear the thermal suit. I discovered the major flaw when I stopped to fill the Spyder gas tank. I damn near had to completely undress to get my wallet out of the back pocket of my jeans. :yikes: I think this is the first set of coverall type suit/clothing I've ever owned that did not have a way to access pockets without taking the suit off. I may be rethinking when I will wear this thing again.
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That's where I pack mine (plus my .38 fits in there nicely.) Remember old dog's CAN learn new tricks. So put it there and enjoy the warm ryde!!! :thumbup:
 
Wallet - Right thigh pocket
Cell Phone , House keys- Left side thigh pocket
Camera- Upper Pocket-Easy to get to
Gun- Don,t need one.:roflblack:
 
I noticed too how difficult it is for me to unsuit just to get to my wallet and keys.
So now, I put all the stuff I need inside a lightweight backpack that I take along. That backpack ends up in the frunk at times.
;)
 
The solution here is to re-position the wallet or credit card. I usually move the credit card to one of the accessible jacket pockets. I have a Hein Gerike jacket with a credit card/drivers licensce pocket built into the left sleeve. The pocket is zippered and very convenient.
 
Bob Denman said:
:D Which Hein Gerike jacket do you have?
I've got a Dakar jacket, that I've used for over 30 years... :thumbup:
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The label does not indicate a model name. It was purchased back in mid 80's and I paid about $300 for it at that time. Black leather, sewn on elbow pads, vented, and liner that snaps in. I wore it a lot last summer and plan on doing the same this year. Still looks like new and well broke in. :thumbup:
 
Design Flaw?

I have a First gear riding jacket that seems to have shrunk in the washer, especially around the waist. ;):roflblack:
 
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