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Klim Badlands Pro Jacket
By: Rusty Shovel Date: May 9, 2014, 5:33 am
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Hey all,
I returned my Rukka Airman jacket because it felt too much like
a dedicated road jacket with off-road "style." Since I don't
ride a GS, I want a jacket that I wouldn't hesitate to take in
the dirt and mud.
I just ordered this:
HTML http://www.cyclebuy.com/shopping/klim/images/badlands/jacket_gry.jpg
I like the look of it, and I like that I won't have to carry a
separate rain-shell. I'll give a detailed review when it
arrives.
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Re: Klim Badlands Pro Jacket
By: truck11 Date: May 9, 2014, 7:39 am
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Looks great - what did that run you?
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Re: Klim Badlands Pro Jacket
By: Rusty Shovel Date: May 9, 2014, 12:39 pm
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[quote author=truck11 link=topic=210.msg988#msg988
date=1399639171]
Looks great - what did that run you?
[/quote]
MSRP is $900. :o
I got it from "a guy, who knows a guy," so my price was
substantially less. Per my agreement, I'm not supposed to say
how much. Even with the discount, it was STILL a big purchase
for me. But don't worry, I'm not beholden to anyone; if I think
it sucks, or isn't worth the full purchase price in any way,
I'll say so.
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Re: Klim Badlands Pro Jacket
By: Bartlioni Date: September 30, 2014, 4:16 pm
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I now have the exact same jacket as in your picture. light grey
/ dark grey. I've been riding with it for a couple of weeks
now. I don't have a lot of experience with adventure jackets,
but I knew I wanted one with a waterproof shell and not just a
waterproof liner. Previous experience I have had with so-called
"breathable" waterproof jackets convinced me to pony up for the
Gor-Tex. I'm thrilled with this jacket. I convinced myself it
was the way to go before I knew you guys had a post on it. Hot
weather breathability is wonderful. So far I haven't had it out
below ~55 degrees (no insulation layer needed so far) but I was
warm and toasty. It looks great with my matte black German
helmet and Jeantet aviator goggles. My buds say I look like
Seargent Schultz. I'll post a pic once I digest the
instructions I got from Rusty to convert from a jpeg. I know
noooooootthhiiiiink. nooooooootthhiiiink.
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Re: Klim Badlands Pro Jacket
By: Bartlioni Date: October 5, 2014, 6:15 pm
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New info. I just got back from a 1000 mile road trip on my
Harley wearing this jacket. I got rained on (heavily). It got
hot. It got cold. At no point was I miserable. I was able to
quickly configure the jacket for any conditions I encountered.
I've never had a jacket of this quality before, but I have to
believe that any quirks with your gear would prove to be torture
after 500 miles or so. This jacket is the bomb. I mean I shxt
you not: the bomb. On the way back earlier I even finally used
the back support for the first time.
Bomb....bom....bom.....bomb.....bomb.
I have to also give special mention to my Shoei R1200 noise
reducing full face helmet which performed flawlessly. I was
even able to hear people talk when I pulled over at rest stops.
But back to the Klim Badlands Pro jacket.....did I mention
bom....bom....bom....bomb. I can't imagine what it would be
like bouncing around on rough trails and having a personal
experience with mother earth wearing a lesser jacket.
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Re: Klim Badlands Pro Jacket
By: Rockitboy Date: October 12, 2014, 9:47 am
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[img]
HTML http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTAwWDQ2NQ==/z/izAAAMXQ8ABRkrnG/$(KGrHqNHJFQFGMHp5KvkBRkrnFymRw~~60_12.JPG[/img]
So for you fellas on a budget cause you spent all your money on
women, wine & song.. $54.95 on eBay shipped.
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