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[Matt83]

It's been a few years since I've been forced into riding at this time of year regardless of weather, so I'm looking for kit suggestions.
I used to wear full leathers with a waterproof over suit, it was effective but I found myself sliding around in the seat. Can anyone recommend a good over suit?
Or do I buy the textile trousers to match my Furygan jacket? My commute is about 2 hours each way so if it's pissing down then I'll imagine a 2 piece will leak after a short time.
Also, winter boot suggestions anyone? I love my alpinestars gp pro, but they're cold as fuck.

[michael4012]

Iv been riding in shite weather since the early eighties  I say the phrase "you get what you pay for" is never truer than in wet weather bike gear. One piece suits over your exsisting leathers is often the cheapest method but a real faff around costing you time & the majority of the one piece suits make you sweat & on a 2 hour commute gets you wet and smelly with body odour anyhow. when it comes to textiles you really got a spend mate nigh on a grand for something that will do everything, dry, warm, non sweaty, & good levels of protection & easy to get on & off. The way i see it is a cheaper textile suit can be warm & easy to get on & off & is good enough to keep you dry most of the time & provide good protection, if i were you i would buy textile trousers to go with the jacket & buy some lower brand water proof boots like Richa or frank Thomas as its the same with them. generally once in a while on a long commute your going to get soaked through but spending a grand on gear to use out in salt and shite for me is a no no.     

[Matt83]

Cheers mate, will go the matching trousers route and look into decent boots.