Firstgear Thermogear winter suit

[RaiderSix]

Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! I'm glad I didn''t shell out $800 for a Roadcrafter and then $200 for a heated vest just to stay warm for my commute. I bought a Firstgear Thermogear one peice suit for $130 and just took it for a spin today at 32 degrees. This suit actually delivers. I had on a t-shirt and jeans (no long johns) underneath the suit. I was not the slightest bit cold, except for my hands which were about to fall off thanks to my Orina winter gloves (absolute trash). Probably the best $130 I've ever spent.

[TRaGiK]

Where'd you get it from?

[JonS]

I was curious too. a google brought this place.
http://www.tonker.com/store/thermogear_1-piece_suit.html
I know nothing about Tonker.

[roadrailer]

FirstGear website
 
 
It's listed with the rain suits. Doesn't look like there's ANY armor , and that fabric doesn't look too abrasion resistant.

[TRaGiK]

I *THINK* it's meant to be worn as an oversuit, over your normal riding gear.
 
 
Maybe?

[BigHoss]

looks a lot like my Hondaline one piece suit. As a matter of fact I think it's made by First Gear.
 
 
I am quite warm in it down into the  low teens, easy on,easy off, it's definetly an oversuit. Waterproof....mmmmm...not really, it can take a brief soaker but leaks in a prolong downpour.
 
I'd love to own a Roadcrafter but can't seem to bring myself to spend the money.
 
Maybe when I win the lottery.

[ViffrKlr]

 
I'd love to own a Roadcrafter but can't seem to bring myself to spend the money.
 
Maybe when I win the lottery.[/quote]
 
 
 
 
check out this link if you're serious about a roadcrafter
http://www.advrider.com/forums/search.php?searchid=1784775

[RaiderSix]

I actually got it from tonker.com. I had never heard of them either, but they were $20 cheaper than anywhere else. I had to return the meduim because it was cavernous. I am 5'7" and 150lbs. Got the small in today and it fits a lot better, but is still loose in the torso area. Oh well, can't have everything. There is no armor in it, so not crashing is advisable. Oh, as far as it being listed with the rainsuits, it would be way to hot to wear as just a rainsuit. It is more of a winter suit that happens to be rain proof or resistant.

[RickC1957]

Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! I'm glad I didn''t shell out $800 for a Roadcrafter and then $200 for a heated vest just to stay warm for my commute. I bought a Firstgear Thermogear one peice suit for $130 and just took it for a spin today at 32 degrees. This suit actually delivers. I had on a t-shirt and jeans (no long johns) underneath the suit. I was not the slightest bit cold, except for my hands which were about to fall off thanks to my Orina winter gloves (absolute trash). Probably the best $130 I've ever spent.

Wow you make a super shitty STNer, you mean you spent 130 and are completely happy, you know you could have spent 800 and been equally happy:lol: I'm about same height and weight...so small it is...too bad doesn't come in yellow black...would match the rest of my gear. Great find...thanks for the info. I might order a medium too...wear over my armored gear. Thanks for saving me $600...I'm such a bad STNer:lol:

[RaiderSix]

Wow you make a super shitty STNer, you mean you spent 130 and are completely happy, you know you could have spent 800 and been equally happy:lol:

I know, I'm thinking about getting some BMW roundel patches and putting them on it, so I can brag about how warm my $2500 custom tailored winter suit is.

[RickC1957]

I know, I'm thinking about getting some BMW roundel patches and putting them on it, so I can brag about how warm my $2500 custom tailored winter suit is.

[chornbe]

Unfair comparison between that product and the Aerostitch. That garment is an oversuit only and does not provide the impact or abrasion resistance of the Aerostich (no armor, etc).

[RickC1957]

Unfair comparison between that product and the Aerostitch. That garment is an oversuit only and does not provide the impact or abrasion resistance of the Aerostich (no armor, etc).

Chris...I'm a cheap bastard....while 'stich makes a fine product, I'm not dropping 8 bills on something that has to be re-waterproofed from time to time, I'll spend $50 on a high quality rain suit and wear over my nicely armoured leathers;) I don't care for textiles in any get off situation, leather even the bargin basement stuff will out perform the best textile stuff on the market, and will do it way longer than any textile product, and yes I own some top notch textile stuff (I'll tour in leather anytime over textiles   ) Point here is the product providing high value for the dollars spent? $130 for a thermal suit, made by a manufacturer known for it's high quality at a fair price is a great buy. I spent 300 for bargin basement leathers and 130 for oversuit, 430..vs 800 for a stich....the math tells me I have 370 for gas and tires...I go further;) I really wish I wasn't so cheap, I love the hi-viz colours stich has...maybe santa will get me one

[chornbe]

Oh, I hear what you're saying. I wasn't necessarily directing that at you. I'm just pointing out that there might be some readers seeing this thread and thinking "wow, I can get something just like the 'Stich for $130!!", only to find out it's made of thinner material, doesn't have armor, etc.

As far as re-waterproofing, this is the nature of the breathable materials. I'll admit to wanting a 'stich and I'll admit to the cost being a factor thus far. That's true for leathers, too. I think I'd have a hard time finding stuff to fit me based on all the measuring guides and such that I've seen so far.