The Vent and Rant Thread - Page 1186

SneakySnake · 04-25-2011, 04:07 AM

We just went for a lovely afternoon ride seeing as the earlier rain had cleared up. It is a public holiday for ANZAC day in Oz to remember the people that have died in wars.

When we came back a package was waiting on the doorstep. (on a public holiday - what luck!) I though yippee it is a book I ordered from Amazon all the way from the US of A.

Gleefully I picked up the parcel, only to notice that the box was wet! VERY wet!

With trepidation I went inside to get something to cut the box and when I came out, bloke had opened it. (not too difficult with a soaking wet box). I checked to see if the book was dry; it seemed OK - a little damp maybe. But no! The front cover is torn

It did not rain whilst we were out and the front door area was dry when we got home. If it had rained heavily, I can see it getting wet there. But come on folks it had got wet before it got here!

I am pretty pissed! I have given feedback on the Amazon packaging site, but I really need to have a go at the contractor who did the delivery.

for listening. Time for my bath now

Stitchawl · 04-25-2011, 06:54 AM

I'm upset.
If there is one thing that really bums me out it's when equipment fails. Today I got wet! My riding jacket has finally given in to old age and let in the rain. This jacket has kept me warm and dry through absolute deluges, riding for hours in storms that made Noah worry, but no longer.

A mild rain today and just a short 15k ride, and my shirt was soaked.

I bought it in the Italian Alps about 12 years ago. Bomb-proof, made for riding the twisty high mountain passes that make motorcycle riding in the Alps so wonderful. Gore-Tex lined, Cordura and Kevlar shell, articulated molded thermoplastic back, shoulder, elbow and forearm armor, zip-out winter liner, waterproof pockets, just about everything I could ever ask for in a Three-season riding jacket. And now it leaks...

I guess I shouldn't complain. I've worn it almost every day for more than 12 years. But it's like an old friend, and my old friend let me down. I went looking at the Internet and the company that made it is no longer in business. The closest jacket that still falls short cost $995 US!

.And I'm not about to spend that kind of money on a Jacket! There are a couple in the $500 range that will almost fill the bill, (and I hate the thought of spending even that much) but still... it's not my old friend...

Bummer...

Stitchawl

GeoffC · 04-25-2011, 06:59 AM

It, obviously, didn't carry a life-time guarantee ?

Can you not re-proof it ? [nikwax]

Stitchawl · 04-25-2011, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by GeoffC

It, obviously, didn't carry a life-time guarantee ?

Can you imagine! If I had only known that when I bought it...

Quote:

Can you not re-proof it ? [nikwax]

It's the Gore-Tex layer that has somehow been compromised. I keep the outer shell very heavily treated (using Nikwax!) but that's really only good for a light rain at slow speeds. The extra penetrating power added to rain by the higher velocity of the bike means a light rain can blow right through anything that isn't absolutely waterproof. It's water 'pressure.'

Stitchawl

dreams · 04-25-2011, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

<snip>
It's the Gore-Tex layer that has somehow been compromised. I keep the outer shell very heavily treated (using Nikwax!) but that's really only good for a light rain at slow speeds. The extra penetrating power added to rain by the higher velocity of the bike means a light rain can blow right through anything that isn't absolutely waterproof. It's water 'pressure.'

Stitchawl

It's like having an old friend be on sick bed.

Have you considered purchasing Gore-Tex and hiring a seamstress to replace/repair it? I don't know how it is made, but sometimes Jackets can be opened and inside layers can be replaced.

Stitchawl · 04-25-2011, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dreams

It's like having an old friend be on sick bed.

Have you considered purchasing Gore-Tex and hiring a seamstress to replace/repair it? I don't know how it is made, but sometimes Jackets can be opened and inside layers can be replaced.

If I were in Thailand or Malaysia I'd do that in a heartbeat. It would probably cost me all of $20 USD for the labor to have the entire job done, and done well! But the labor costs here in Japan would make it cost closer to $300. Just not feasible. That, plus the old thing is getting on in years... I've had to 'recover' the neck as it wore out twice already, but I did that myself with some chamois leather. The zipper ends are covered in a thin layer of super glue to keep them from fraying off the jacket completely.

I think it's time for me to let it retire gracefully...

Stitchawl

dreams · 04-25-2011, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

<snip>

I think it's time for me to let it retire gracefully...

Stitchawl

It's always hard to let them go.

Hopefully, you will be able to find a replacement that you love.

kindlekitten · 04-25-2011, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

Kittens have NO common sense. Stella runs & plays & chases & runs until she is literally panting with her tongue out. Then it's time to put her in her "play pen" for a little lie down. It's like putting an over-tired toddler down for a nap.
Although this afternoon she did join me for an after-lunch nap. Quite the snuggler.

Strider and Arwen do that quite frequently. Strider certainly does it when playing fetch!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

That's the trouble with a nut that isn't a nut, and doesn't even have its own shell!

Stitchawl

cashews aren't nuts?

Stitchawl, check out this link, I've found some pretty good stuff here, and they are, after all, outfitting riders in the PAC NW!

Stitchawl · 04-25-2011, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kindlekitten

cashews aren't nuts?

Well, they are, and they aren't. They aren't 'true' nuts, but we can call them that. Have you ever seen them sold still in the shell? There is a good reason for that... Look here.

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Stitchawl, check out this link, I've found some pretty good stuff here, and they are, after all, outfitting riders in the PAC NW!

They do have some nice gear. I've looked at their site before. But I've narrowed my search down to three jackets;
http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/moto...ent_prod/46985
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...er-Jacket.aspx
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/r...der-gtx-jacket

Now let's see how long it takes me to make up my mind. LOL!

Stitchawl

kindlekitten · 04-25-2011, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

Well, they are, and they aren't. They aren't 'true' nuts, but we can call them that. Have you ever seen them sold still in the shell? There is a good reason for that... Look here.

They do have some nice gear. I've looked at their site before. But I've narrowed my search down to three jackets;
http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/moto...ent_prod/46985
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...er-Jacket.aspx
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/r...der-gtx-jacket

Now let's see how long it takes me to make up my mind. LOL!

Stitchawl

I don't care for cashews so never knew that. interesting though!

have fun shopping!

Mortis · 04-25-2011, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

They do have some nice gear. I've looked at their site before. But I've narrowed my search down to three jackets;
http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/moto...ent_prod/46985
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...er-Jacket.aspx
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/r...der-gtx-jacket

Now let's see how long it takes me to make up my mind. LOL!

Stitchawl

For what its worth I have a FirstGear Kilimanjaro Jacket and as you well know the rain here is special, to say the least, and it has never let me down. I was wearing the exact same jacket when I had my accident and it saved me from a nasty case of road rash. I would recommend Firstgear every time, that and Alpinestars, had a one piece from them and loved the level of water proofing, but I would never recommend a one piece unless it was always cold and wet.

Spoiler:

pholy · 04-25-2011, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeoffC

beware the humble cashew it sneaks in wherever it is least likely.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

That's the trouble with a nut that isn't a nut, and doesn't even have its own shell!

Stitchawl

Well that sent me off to Wikipedia! Amazing what you can learn because of MR.

badgoodDeb · 04-25-2011, 04:34 PM

Yes! I love cashews, but I never knew that either. Thanks for posting the WIKI link above!

kennyc · 04-25-2011, 04:42 PM

So are cashews fruit?

poohbear_nc · 04-25-2011, 05:05 PM

I never met a cashew I didn't like! They are my top weakness in snack food - open a can & they're gone!

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04-25-2011, 04:07 AM	#17776
SneakySnake I'm watching you! Posts: 6,113 Karma: 22344652 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny Coast Qld, OZ Device: Sony PRS-900(unused lately) iPadAir2, want me Kindle Oasis	We just went for a lovely afternoon ride seeing as the earlier rain had cleared up. It is a public holiday for ANZAC day in Oz to remember the people that have died in wars. When we came back a package was waiting on the doorstep. (on a public holiday - what luck!) I though yippee it is a book I ordered from Amazon all the way from the US of A. Gleefully I picked up the parcel, only to notice that the box was wet! VERY wet! With trepidation I went inside to get something to cut the box and when I came out, bloke had opened it. (not too difficult with a soaking wet box). I checked to see if the book was dry; it seemed OK - a little damp maybe. But no! The front cover is torn It did not rain whilst we were out and the front door area was dry when we got home. If it had rained heavily, I can see it getting wet there. But come on folks it had got wet before it got here! I am pretty pissed! I have given feedback on the Amazon packaging site, but I really need to have a go at the contractor who did the delivery. for listening. Time for my bath now

04-25-2011, 06:54 AM	#17777
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	I'm upset. If there is one thing that really bums me out it's when equipment fails. Today I got wet! My riding jacket has finally given in to old age and let in the rain. This jacket has kept me warm and dry through absolute deluges, riding for hours in storms that made Noah worry, but no longer. A mild rain today and just a short 15k ride, and my shirt was soaked. I bought it in the Italian Alps about 12 years ago. Bomb-proof, made for riding the twisty high mountain passes that make motorcycle riding in the Alps so wonderful. Gore-Tex lined, Cordura and Kevlar shell, articulated molded thermoplastic back, shoulder, elbow and forearm armor, zip-out winter liner, waterproof pockets, just about everything I could ever ask for in a Three-season riding jacket. And now it leaks... I guess I shouldn't complain. I've worn it almost every day for more than 12 years. But it's like an old friend, and my old friend let me down. I went looking at the Internet and the company that made it is no longer in business. The closest jacket that still falls short cost $995 US! .And I'm not about to spend that kind of money on a Jacket! There are a couple in the $500 range that will almost fill the bill, (and I hate the thought of spending even that much) but still... it's not my old friend... Bummer... Stitchawl

04-25-2011, 06:59 AM	#17778
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,599 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	It, obviously, didn't carry a life-time guarantee ? Can you not re-proof it ? [nikwax]

04-25-2011, 04:34 PM	#17788
badgoodDeb Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,592 Karma: 64615205 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Harrisburg outskirts Device: Palms, K1-4s, iPads, iPhones, KV, KO1	Yes! I love cashews, but I never knew that either. Thanks for posting the WIKI link above!

04-25-2011, 04:42 PM	#17789
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,931 Karma: 119747553 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2 & PW, Onyx Boox Go6	So are cashews fruit?

04-25-2011, 05:05 PM	#17790
poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 65,227 Karma: 135242149 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	I never met a cashew I didn't like! They are my top weakness in snack food - open a can & they're gone!

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