Hi Ari:
Thanks for the kind words regarding the comfort of our design.
You're still going to be stuck with a rain cover. From Russell's site:
"Rain covers are advised for all seat cover choices, including all vinyl, since the sewing machine needle holes render them less than 100% waterproof."
Needle holes are ALWAYS the problem and one that we have addressed in our design - we don't HAVE any!
Our waterproofing barrier/radiant heat barrier (which is actually the third layer from the top in our design) is one piece, glued in place instead of sewn and will keep the foam cores bone dry. (Pictures below) If the foam core(s) on anyone's seat get wet they are a royal pain to dry out - often taking several days in a warm dry room with a fan blowing on the seat 24 hours a day.
While it is correct that our perforated COVER fabric does get wet it drains rapidly through the breathable mesh, and indeed you can never be sitting in a puddle of water even during a deluge. One of the most interesting characteristics of our seat is during hot weather you can splash water on the seat and it will actually blow 30F colder air over your butt. You can literally soak it as often as you like with no ill effects since the top cover, breathable mesh and barrier is unaffected by water. With 90% of motorcycling taking place in dry and warm to hot conditions there is no question our design is heavily biased to cool you off.
I would not recommend our seat for climates where there is a lot of rain or predominately cool to cold conditions unless you are wearing a wind and waterproof overpant to keep you warm.
Enjoy your new seats from Kalifornia and keep on "Farkleing"!
