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Rukka Coriace jacket in black

Clive: Brilliant Jacket

Ive had the original Coriace for a couple of years now and I love it. I dont think this updated model is much different. Ive ridden to France in 30C + temperatures and find the perforations and zip up vents manage to keep cool so long as Im moving. In winter the zip-in thermal liner works well and unless its silly cold, in which case I wouldnt be riding, a thin fleece underneath is enough to keep warm. Ive ridden for over an hour on very heavy rain and the membrane hasnt let a drop of water in, the leather doesnt bexome waterlogged whatever they treat it with is amazing nor does the sweat build up underneath. I have Scott waterproofs if I need to ride for longer in the rain or Id use a textile jacket for long commutes in winter but I prefer this tend to wear it all the time. Reading the Motolegends review youd think the laminated membrane makes for a stiff uncomfortable jacket but I find it to be anything but. It quickly breaks in to be very comfortable in warm, cold or wet weather and I have 100 confidence in the jacket. I bought a lighter weight unlined Rukka jacket at the same time and have worn it possibly twice. It has also proved its worth in a bit of an off. January before last I found some unexpected ice. Slid down the road at about 40 mph but youd struggle to find any trace of it on the jacket. Armour is perfect as far as it can be. The only criticisms I have are 1. the black weathers quite quickly to a silvery grey but in some ways I think it improves the look. Shows Ive covered some miles but without compromising the integrity of the jacket. 2. Pockets are not many or copious. The chest pocket is so well hidden Id had the jacket for weeks before I found it. I cant see.me ever needing another jacket, this one does it all and is obviously built to last.

Simon: Another great product from Halvarssons

Im downsizing my bike gear and bought the Arvika to replace my now too large Marrakesh. So, inevitably, I find myself comparing the two. At this price point, the Arvika is a great ventilated jacket. It flows a lot of air through the vented panels, more obviously so than the Marrakesh. For me, the minimum comfortable ambient temperature is about 5C higher with the Arvika due to the more apparent wind chill effect. This does, for me, give the Marrakesh a slightly wider operating range for typical UK riding. The fit of the Arvika is great, there are plenty of sizes in the range to suit most people. This is the Achilles heel of the Marrakesh - there just arent enough sizes in the range to ensure the right fit. Both the Arvika and the Marrakesh are AA rated jackets, but the Marrakesh does feel more robust - both the material and the zips. The armour in the Arvika is level 2 compared to level 1 in the Marrakesh which can be upgraded to level 2 at additional expense. I find the back armour attachment strap in the Arvika isnt ideal, a simple pocket as in the Marrakesh would have been better. The Arvika can easily be zipped to my jeans using one of those Halvarssons belt attachments. So, of course, can the Marrakesh once an internal zip is added at additional expense. So where do my comparisons leave me? As with most Halvarssons gear, the Arvika represents great value for money, works well and looks smart. If you have a larger budget and can stretch to the Marrakesh plus the level 2 armour and internal zip upgrades and youre the right size to suit the limited options available, then the Marrakesh is the better jacket in my opinion. But then so it should be!

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PeteT: Great summer jacket

Nicely made and good fit. No sure how many days we will get to use it in UK. It is nice and cool with good vents