Forums > Parts, Accessories & Gear > Rallye 2 Pro/Santiago questions.

I'm currently using Olympia gear, an AST jacket and Ranger pants.  I was thinking about getting a pair of mesh Olympia pants for warmer weather, but have started considering the Rallye 2 Pro as a do it all alternative.  I like the superior armor, and the venting.

 My quandary is that I don't like the idea of the waterproof liner being inside and a shell that will get wet and heavy, and wick heat away when wet.  I could see using something like a BMW rain jacket over the Rallye 2.  The Santiago doesn't come with the liner, so would make more sense for using a rain overcoat, but it doesn't sound like it vents as well as the Rallye?  The armor in the Santiago also sounds less ideal than the Rallye, especially the back protection.

I like to use a Gerbings heated liner.  Should I just spend the extra money for the Rallye to get the good venting, get a rain overcoat, and use the Gerbings instead of the BMW liner in cooler weather?  Paying for the Gortex liner and not using it seems wasteful, but the Rallye seems superior to the other choices available.

 I also have a fitting question.  I am 6', 31" inseam.  I have a 35" waist, but a 48" chest.  To get a jacket large enough in the chest area requires a jacket for a much larger waist.  Is there enough adjustment in the waist area of the jacket for this difference?  Anyone of similar proportions have any advice or thoughts?  I suppose an advantage of a bit bigger jacket would be the ability to easily fit my Gerbings, maybe even under the standard liner?  My Olympia AST is an XL and fits well.

 Thanks in advance for any help or advice.  When I get read to buy I'll ride to a dealer, but the closest one that carries BMW apparel is a ways away.