Excellent review mate. Looking at the Ranger by RST myself...stumbled on to your VERY informational review. How one could still question sizing after watching is beyond me. I see that you have since sold the suit and reasons why. I am down to 3 kits. Alpinestars Bogota, REV ii Sand 4 H2O and the RST Ranger. All great but the RST like you said comes complete with CE-2 back, shoulder, elbow knee and hip. Awesome array of protection and caliber of protection plus a myriad of venting/features. Kudo's to your offspring for an excellent job of filiming !!
Hi Joe, nice review, thanks for posting it - however I have a different question - I also have a Tiger and noticed you have a nice little box on the rear rack of your bike. Can I ask what brand it was and does it fit on the Triumph rack or did it need an adapter plate? I'm looking for something smaller for when I don't need my full size top box. Thank you in advance!
@MrHartlas this little case is actually a Pelican case that I got from one of my friends. I think it was used for photography equipment but he converted it to a top box because of its perfect size and waterproof ability. He basically matched up the holes with what the bike has as stock, drilled holes in the case to match, then added his own 1 inch high metal tubes as risers, so screws will fit through and into the bike's threads. These metal risers give the box the support needed. There are washers involved as well to spread out any weight issues on the inside of the box. I usually carry the Triumph tool kit, tire pressure gauge, a multitool, a few zip ties, and my tiny charging cord bag for my Cardo on a daily basis. This little box has held up to some off roading as well with light cargo. I've even forgotten to attach the latches on 2 rides off road rides and all my crap came out leaving a hundred yard trail of maps, baseball hat, tools, and snacks. In summation, you can make one if you find the right size box and hardware. Hope this helps, ride safe on that Tiger.
To be honest, I can't remember for sure. I want to say that there is some adjustability for the knee armor but don't remember me needing to adjust them. I'm sorry this doesn't help you. I hope it works out for you though.
@@tigerrider007 I'm 6:3 and a little broad in the shoulders so I just wanted to see what kinda of sizes they are because like you said it's stupid money to send them back for an exchange !
@@nateryan7041 depending on how much room you'd like to layer during colder rides. I get cold easy so I leave a little room for a couple layers. So, based on your size I'd think about ordering one size larger as a precaution. I'd rather have a tad loose than a tad tight. It is a bit of a gamble all around but you try to minimize the risk with RST and ordering from overseas. This particular suit was extremely stiff and sturdy, more so than Klim. It takes a long while to break that material in to the super comfortable level. If you get the correct fit, and are happy with the price, and the safety features of this kit then it's a winner, just be ready to deal with the other side of that coin, stiffness and comfort. Since returns are really out of the question, there's always eBay or ADV rider. Hope this helps.
Excellent review mate. Looking at the Ranger by RST myself...stumbled on to your VERY informational review. How one could still question sizing after watching is beyond me. I see that you have since sold the suit and reasons why. I am down to 3 kits. Alpinestars Bogota, REV ii Sand 4 H2O and the RST Ranger. All great but the RST like you said comes complete with CE-2 back, shoulder, elbow knee and hip. Awesome array of protection and caliber of protection plus a myriad of venting/features. Kudo's to your offspring for an excellent job of filiming !!
Hi Steve, I've been looking at this and the AS Bogota as well. How does the Bogota perform for you? Cheers Joe
Thank you, appreciate the compliments, so does my offspring.
Also love your dogs eyes beautiful pups
Great review.
I have the blue colour
On equal level as klim if not better👍👍👍👍👍
Hi Joe, nice review, thanks for posting it - however I have a different question - I also have a Tiger and noticed you have a nice little box on the rear rack of your bike. Can I ask what brand it was and does it fit on the Triumph rack or did it need an adapter plate? I'm looking for something smaller for when I don't need my full size top box. Thank you in advance!
@MrHartlas this little case is actually a Pelican case that I got from one of my friends. I think it was used for photography equipment but he converted it to a top box because of its perfect size and waterproof ability. He basically matched up the holes with what the bike has as stock, drilled holes in the case to match, then added his own 1 inch high metal tubes as risers, so screws will fit through and into the bike's threads. These metal risers give the box the support needed. There are washers involved as well to spread out any weight issues on the inside of the box. I usually carry the Triumph tool kit, tire pressure gauge, a multitool, a few zip ties, and my tiny charging cord bag for my Cardo on a daily basis. This little box has held up to some off roading as well with light cargo. I've even forgotten to attach the latches on 2 rides off road rides and all my crap came out leaving a hundred yard trail of maps, baseball hat, tools, and snacks. In summation, you can make one if you find the right size box and hardware. Hope this helps, ride safe on that Tiger.
Hey Joe 🤓
I just pressed send on the order of the pants now im worried the knee pads are shin pads.
Did you say they were adjustable knee pads?
To be honest, I can't remember for sure. I want to say that there is some adjustability for the knee armor but don't remember me needing to adjust them. I'm sorry this doesn't help you. I hope it works out for you though.
All good, thanks for replying @@tigerrider007
What size was that rst gear ??
XL in both jacket and pants, if you watch the first 5 seconds I go over the size.
@@tigerrider007 I'm 6:3 and a little broad in the shoulders so I just wanted to see what kinda of sizes they are because like you said it's stupid money to send them back for an exchange !
@@nateryan7041 depending on how much room you'd like to layer during colder rides. I get cold easy so I leave a little room for a couple layers. So, based on your size I'd think about ordering one size larger as a precaution. I'd rather have a tad loose than a tad tight. It is a bit of a gamble all around but you try to minimize the risk with RST and ordering from overseas. This particular suit was extremely stiff and sturdy, more so than Klim. It takes a long while to break that material in to the super comfortable level. If you get the correct fit, and are happy with the price, and the safety features of this kit then it's a winner, just be ready to deal with the other side of that coin, stiffness and comfort. Since returns are really out of the question, there's always eBay or ADV rider. Hope this helps.
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