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[STony G]

Fairchild Sports has given me MSRP credit for 2 jackets that are no good.

I am torn between the Gericke Timbukyu (either model) or the Firstgear Kilimanjaro. Does anyone have anything to say about these jackets. I am specifically interested in the air flow on the ST1300

[Mellow]

Tony,

Not sure if this is what you're looking for, probably not.

But, I currently have a Gericke Gore-tex jacket that I love.

Last year I tried the First Gear Air jacket.

Both jackets had a great fit and quality. The FG was a little long and I was considering the Kilaminjaro until I saw the Gore-Tex. The Gore-Tex I have is ligher and feels cooler but has no vents like the FG Kilamanjaro does so I'm sure it will be much hotter in the summer.

I haven't seen the Gericke Timbuktu jacket in person so I don't know what it would fit like but I've seen lots of the FG jackets worn by many, they all seem to like them.

Like I said, not exactly what you were looking for, but I'm sure others will provide some better info.

[STony G]

Mellow,
This is just the information I am interested in receiving.

How did the FG Air do in the air flow department?
Do you think it would be a 3 season jacket?
How do you think it would do in the rain?

I also have a Gericke Hi-Dry jacket and I do like the feel very much, but, it is way too hot above 70 deg, at least for my tastes.

Thanks

P.S. Thaks for the Sliver :03biker: bike!!!

[Mellow]

georgeorge did the icons... great work!

The FG Air flowed air almost too well if that makes sense... the air would go right through your arms. I feel a vented jacket is a better hot weather option. Maybe not for standing still at a light, but when moving I think a vented jacket would push the air through your torso much better. I've heard lots of guys mention that about their 'stich suits.

The FG Air also does not, in my opinion, handle rain very well. The inner shel-tex liner is not 3/4 length it's more waist length so if you aren't careful a downpour will seep in between the bottom back of the jacket and into the rear of your pants... The entire HG gore-tex jacket is gore-tex lined and will handle any type of rainy weather. If it had vents I think it would be perfect but at the possible sacrifice of leaking through the vents. If the FG Air's Shel-tex removable lining was 3/4 length it would be a very nice jacket.

The FG Air Pants, I will keep as long as I can, they are great! and can be used year-round. I keep the shel-tex liner in them for cold or rainy weather and out for the really hot days.

[STony G]

Paul,
You said that you wear the FG jacket all year. So, I'm guessing that the air flow in the Texas summer is acceptable.

[AgSTreak]

I wear a FG Kilimanjaro jacket except for the really warm days in the summer, when I wear a FG mesh jacket. Air movement is very good with all the vents open but a mesh jacket is more comfortable in stifling heat. The one time I was caught in a bad storm I had the mesh on. Threw my rain jacket over the mesh and stayed completely dry and warm.

[birdie_xx]

I think that the Timbuktu is of higher quality. I don't own either, but seeing both in person and trying them on, I'd go with the Timbuktu.

Talking about the solid jackets here, not the "Air" versions....


The Timbuktu has an awesome ventilation system. I think better than the Kilimanjaro.

The Kilimanjaro has the fleece liner, wher the Timbuktu's liner is Gore-Tex.

The Kilimanjaro is watterproof on the outside and the Timbuktu is only water resistant - the shell itself. You'll need the liner to be waterproof - sort of like the BMW gear.

However the Timbuktu has stronger fabric which would matter in the get-off.

The price on the Timbuktu is very atractive as well....

Cheers,