Jackets Noru Bosui

the Ferret

the Ferret

Daily rider since May 1965
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Looking for a new waterproof riding jacket. First choice is the Tourmaster Mariner as I've always relied on Tourmaster products. The Mariner is listing at $239 right now.

However... when researching waterproof jackets one called the Noru Bosui came up ( made in Japan) regular price $199 and right now it's on sale for $69.95

However in all my years on the forum, I dont recall anyone mentioning Noru jackets

Is anyone familiar with them? Owned one? Worn one? Seen one?

Talk to me .........
 
the Ferret said:
First choice is the Tourmaster Mariner as I've always relied on Tourmaster products
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How's the 'waterproofness' of the Mariner? Listed as Cordura® polyester waterproof/breathable laminate shell, but laminated with what?
I have a cheap pair of Noru gloves from motorcyclegear.com, but of no help on their jacket.
 
DeanR said:
How's the 'waterproofness' of the Mariner? Listed as Cordura® polyester waterproof/breathable laminate shell, but laminated with what?
I have a cheap pair of Noru gloves from motorcyclegear.com, but of no help on their jacket.
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Yeah I'm not sure about how waterproof the Mariner is, other than Ive been wearing Tourmaster gear for at least 20 years with no complaints so I guess I just trust them. Its not like I ride in the rain a lot anymore, and the gear Ive been wearing for years isnt really waterproof, but Im due for a new jacket and it might as well be waterproof lol.

Honestly I'm 76, have a couple health issues like most men my age. Figure (hope) I have a couple more years riding at best. Believe I bought my last bike last fall, and figured I need one more jacket to carry me through.

I can afford the Tourmaster, but don't want to waste money if I can get a good jacket for 1/3 the money. Ie: I'm naturally frugal lol

How are the gloves?
 
the Ferret said:
Honestly I'm 76, have a couple health issues like most men my age. Figure (hope) I have a couple more years riding at best. Believe I bought my last bike last fall, and figured I need one more jacket to carry me through.

How are the gloves?
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I'm 73 and seem to be wondering if I should replace some gear as well. Helmet, jacket, bike? NC750 like yours would be nice to try!

Gloves seem ok for cheapies. Fit well and feel good, likely not all that protctive. They're just backups and I rarely wear em.
 
Noru products are sold by motorcyclegear.com. A nice part of their listings is the section "Our Two Cents" where they tell you what they think beyond the product brochure. Their insight seems honest.

I'm sort of like you at 74. While I want to ride for another 20 years, I think the clock is ticking and that puts me at 94. Chances are any motorcycle gear I have if I live that long, will spend its time on a hanger, or in a box. Not on me. ;)

While I can afford a Held jacket like another person recently bought, there's no way I'd buy one. Will I be riding next summer? No idea. But I am in the search for a new Fall/Winter/Spring jacket. The Tourmaster Mariner jacket looks good. I'll add a link to one that would be on my short list below.

HWK Adventure Motorcycle Jacket Men with CE Armor, 600D Cordura, All-Season​


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Cost is $110. Not the cheapest, not the most expensive. As for a jacket being water resistant vs waterproof, two quick thoughts.
  1. You can wear a water resistant windbreaker underneath that'll keep off any water that gets past the outer jackt. Golf stores would be a place I'd look.
  2. If your old jacket is just starting to leak a bit, you could do what I do. I wash it, then spray it with waterproofing spray for camping gear. If you read the fine print, it works great for jackets and other clothing. I do mine a couple times a year. It might save you buying a new jacket if you like the old one.
Chris
 
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