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{{tnr}}'''Beto O'Rourke''' is a [[Democratic]] member of the [[U.S. House]] representing [[Texas' 16th congressional district]] of [[Texas]]. He was first elected in 2012.<ref>[http://www.chron.com/neighborhood/clearlake-news/article/field-grows-for-U-S-Rep-Ron-Paul-s-seat-2246986.php ''El Paso Times'', "Beto O'Rourke to challenge Reyes for Congress", September 1, 2011]</ref> He defeated incumbent [[Silvestre Reyes]], [[Ben Mendoza]] and [[Jerome Tilghman]] in the Democratic primary on May 29, 2012. He went on to defeat [[Barbara Carrasco]] (R) and [[Junart Sodoy]] (L) in the November 6, 2012, general election.
{{tnr}}'''Beto O'Rourke''' is a [[Democratic]] member of the [[U.S. House]] representing [[Texas' 16th congressional district]] of [[Texas]]. He was first elected in 2012.<ref>[http://www.chron.com/neighborhood/clearlake-news/article/field-grows-for-U-S-Rep-Ron-Paul-s-seat-2246986.php ''El Paso Times'', "Beto O'Rourke to challenge Reyes for Congress", September 1, 2011]</ref> He defeated incumbent [[Silvestre Reyes]], [[Ben Mendoza]] and [[Jerome Tilghman]] in the Democratic primary on May 29, 2012. He went on to defeat [[Barbara Carrasco]] (R) and [[Junart Sodoy]] (L) in the November 6, 2012, general election.
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|Beto O'Rourke
|U.S. House, Texas, District 16
|In office
|January 3, 2013-Present
|Term ends
|January 3, 2015
|Years in position
|Silvestre Reyes (D)
|Base salary
|Elections and appointments
|First elected
|November 6, 2012
|Next general
|November 4, 2014
|Campaign $
|Term limits
|Prior offices
|El Paso City Council
|Columbia University
|Date of birth
|September 26, 1972
|Place of birth
|El Paso, Texas
|Small Business Owner
|Net worth
|Office website
|Campaign website
- 1 Biography
- 2 Career
- 3 Committee assignments
- 4 Issues
- 5 Elections
- 6 Campaign donors
- 7 Analysis
- 8 Personal
- 9 Recent news
- 10 See also
- 11 External links
- 12 References
Based on analysis of multiple outside rankings, O'Rourke is an average Democratic member of Congress, meaning he will vote with the Democratic Party on the majority of bills.
O'Rourke grew up in El Paso. He graduated from Columbia University in 1995 with a degree in English. After he graduated, he got a job with a Manhattan web technology company. After three years, he returned to El Paso and co-founded Stanton Street Technology, an internet services and software company, in 1999.[2]
- 2005-2011: El Paso City Council[2]
- 1999-present: Owner, Stanton Street Technology Group[2]
- 2013-present: U.S. House of Representatives from Texas
Committee assignments
U.S. House
O'Rourke serves on the following committees:[3]
- Committee on Homeland Security
- Subcommittee on Border, Maritime Security
- Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency
- Committee on Veterans' Affairs
- Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs
- Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
Campaign issues
O'Rourke's campaign website listed the following issues:[4]
- End Corruption
- Excerpt: "The corruption that plagues our community has to stop, but we need reform and new leadership, especially in D.C. where members of Congress use our tax dollars to get re-elected. I will sponsor a bill to set term limits for representatives, so that they focus on getting the job done instead of the special interests that keep them in office."
- True Democrat
- Excerpt: "Instead of focusing on issues that are important to El Pasoans like the economy, jobs and ensuring that our community is well-represented in D.C., the incumbent has chosen to ask if I am a Democrat. Although I put community and country before party and partisan politics, I think my track record shows that I represent the best aspects of the Democratic Party."
- Congressional Reform
- Excerpt: "Each year the same people in Congress make the same self-serving decisions that leave us unprepared to revive a depressed economy, reverse a growing debt burden and renew America's leadership in the 21st century. The country is fed up. Congress' approval rating is now at 9%. So why does Congress have a re-election rate that rivals that of a Middle East dictator (93% over the last 5 years), despite having the lowest approval rating in history?"
- Healthcare Reform
- Excerpt: "While these are important issues to address, the act fails to address problems that are specific to El Paso and the border. As your congressman I will work to make sure that future legislation that carries out the provisions of the PPACA will help, and not hurt, El Paso."
- Reyes Works?
- Excerpt: "You may have seen the billboards reading "Reyes Works", here are the facts: Reyes has one of the worst voting and attendance records in Congress."
- Jobs and the Economy
- Excerpt: "There is greater economic opportunity in this region than in almost any other part of Americas right now. Whether it's our enviable position as the world's largest bi-national metroplex, having the country's largest military installation at Ft. Bliss or the country's newest four-year medical school as the anchor for the Medical Center of the Americas, there is abundant opportunity here."
- Veterans Affairs
- Excerpt: "Our veterans have honorably served our nation. It's time that our nation return the commitment and ensure that they are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. Unfortunately, as far too many veterans in El Paso have shared with me, they do not have the support they are owed."
- Education
- Excerpt: "Investment in education is key to the economic vitality of the nation and the region. As we move away from becoming a manufacturing nation, most jobs will come from a highly skilled labor force. Currently, the U.S. must hire 227,000 scientists and engineers from abroad to keep up with the demand in the U.S. economy."
- Fort Bliss
- Excerpt: "From the time of General John Pershing to the stewardship provided today by Major General Pittard, El Paso has been fortunate to have a strong relationship with Ft. Bliss. I will work to ensure that relationship produces more jobs and economic activity for local businesses in the future."
- Term Limits
- Excerpt: "Unfortunately, most house members are career politicians who are more concerned with the next election cycle than in making these tough decisions. They put personal considerations, party loyalty and payback to lobbyists and big donors before principle. "
O'Rourke won election in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Texas' 16th District. He defeated incumbent Silvestre Reyes, Ben Mendoza, and Jerome Tilghman in the Democratic primary on May 29, 2012. He then defeated Barbara Carrasco (R) and Junart Sodoy (L) in the November 6, 2012, general election.[5][6]
According to Politico, Beto O'Rourke presented Reyes' first real primary threat since the incumbent was elected. O'Rourke portrayed Reyes as unresponsive and entrenched; the challenger also raised significant funding and stands to receive support from the Campaign for Primary Accountability. Reyes responded by gathering endorsements from Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, as well as pointing out O'Rourke's support of marijuana legalization.[7]
|U.S. House, Texas District 16 General Election, 2012
|Vote %
|Beto O'Rourke
|Barbara Carrasco
|Junart Sodoy
|Total Votes
|Source: Texas Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"
|U.S. House, Texas District 16 Democratic Primary, 2012
|Vote %
|Beto O'Rourke
|Silvestre Reyes Incumbent
|Jerome Tilghman
|Ben Mendoza
|Paul Johnson, Jr.
|Total Votes
Opponent targeted
O'Rourke's opponent, incumbent Silvestre Reyes was targeted by the Super PAC Campaign for Primary Accountability in the 16th district Democratic primary. The PAC targeted Reyes, because he served for a long time, his constituents were dissatisfied, and there was a capable challenger.[8]
A Reyes spokesperson criticized the Campaign for Primary Accountability's implicit support of primary Reyes challenger O'Rourke, pointing out that Republican House Majority Leader Eric Cantor had contributed to the PAC for its efforts in a Republican primary in Illinois. The Huffington Post reports that O'Rourke responded by distancing himself from Cantor, saying he is unfamiliar with the House Majority Leader's politics, but that "if he is emblematic about Republican ideology," O'Rourke would rarely agree with Cantor.[9]
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for O'Rourke is available dating back to 2012. Based on available campaign finance records, O'Rourke raised a total of $685,661 during that time period. This information was last updated on March 25, 2013.[10]
|Beto O'Rourke's Campaign Contribution History
|US House (Texas, District 16)
|Grand Total Raised
O'Rourke won election to the U.S. House in 2012. During that election cycle, O'Rourke's campaign committee raised a total of $685,661 and spent $618,526.[11]
|U.S. House of Representatives, Texas' 16th Congressional District, 2012 - Beto O'Rourke Campaign Contributions
|Total Raised
|Total Spent
|Total Raised by Election Runner-up
|Total Spent by Election Runner-up
|Top contributors to Beto O'Rourke's campaign committee
|Hunt Companies
|Bohannon Development
|Hoy Fox Automotive
|Alameda Thrifty Pharmacy
|Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
|Real Estate
|Lawyers/Law Firms
|Health Professionals
|Misc Finance
Ideology and leadership
Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, O'Rourke is a "centrist Democrat" as of June 4, 2013.[12]
Lifetime voting record
According to the website GovTrack, O'Rourke missed 0 of 89 roll call votes from January 2013 to March 2013. This amounts to 0.0%, which is better than the median of 2.2% among current congressional representatives as of March 2013.[13]
Net worth
Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics, O'Rourke's net worth as of 2011 was estimated between $-1,546,154 to $14,853,840. That averages to $6,653,843, which is higher than the average net worth of Democratic House members in 2011 of $5,107,874.[14]
Voting with party
The website Open Congress tracks how often members of Congress vote with the majority of the chamber caucus. According to the website, O'Rourke has voted with the Democratic Party 96.2% of the time. This ranked 63rd among the 201 House Democrats as of June 2013.[15]
O'Rourke lives in Sunset Heights with his wife, Amy Sanders, and their three children.[2]
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See also
- Texas' 16th congressional district elections, 2012
- United States House of Representatives elections in Texas, 2012
- U.S. House elections, 2012
External links
- Social media:
- Congressional profile at CongressMerge.com
- Summary, biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Profile at Wikipedia
- Campaign finance reports and data at the Federal Election Commission
- Financial information at OpenSecrets.org
- Issue positions and quotes at On The Issues
- ↑ El Paso Times, "Beto O'Rourke to challenge Reyes for Congress", September 1, 2011
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 National Journal "Texas, 16th House District: Beto O'Rourke (D)," November 7, 2012
- ↑ CQ.com, House Committee Rosters for the 113th Congress
- ↑ Campaign website
- ↑ Republican candidate list
- ↑ Unofficial Republican primary results
- ↑ Politico "5 incumbents facing primary fight," May 3, 2012
- ↑ Houston Chronicle blog "Houston-based super PAC targeting more Texas incumbents," April 8, 2012
- ↑ Huffington Post "Eric Cantor Chaos: Campaign For Primary Accountability Donation Becomes Texas Democratic Issue," April 11, 2012
- ↑ Open Secrets "Career Fundraising for Beto O'Rourke," Accessed March 25, 2013
- ↑ Open Secrets "Beto O'Rourke 2012 Election Cycle," Accessed March 5, 2013
- ↑ Gov Track "Beto O'Rourke," Accessed June 4, 2013
- ↑ GovTrack, "Beto O'Rourke," Accessed April 2, 2013
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org "Beto O'Rourke (D-Texas), 2011," accessed February 22, 2013
- ↑ Open Congress "Voting With Party," Accessed June 4, 2013
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Police and the Orange County District Attorney's Office found no criminal violations, police Cmdr. Dan Schoonmaker said in an email Wednesday.
"This includes a thorough review of the Vietnamese Interfaith council bank account through Wells Fargo," Schoonmaker said of the Vietnamese Interfaith Council in America, which spearheaded the hurricane fundraising.
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And because the city was dragged into the legal imbroglio this year, Westminster officials said they planned to bill the federation for Westminster's attorney fees.
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Comment: I purchased this rain suit for a few rain or shine rides coming up this season (2012). The quality is great and the fit is also great. I went one size bigger than suggested cause I hate things too tight. Hope I never have to use it...
Hanson, Ma
Comment: Great product fast shipping! Was really surprised with the quality of this rain suit, I love it and it's a great buy! I'm 6' 190lbs and I went with the large. Pants fit perfect top was a little loose around the waist so I had a tailor add some elastic in the front and now fits perfect!
Buffalo NY
Comment: Great Rain Gear-made better than I thought it would be for the price.
Comment: I flew to Virginia Beach, purchased a motorcycle and drove it home to South Dakota, almost 1500 miles. Just West of Indianapolis I saw a front developing so I stopped and put my suit on, WITHOUT having to take my boots off!. :-) Very pleased with this product as well as the MotoCentric Mototrek boot covers I purchased the previous season!
Tea, SD
Comment: Great gear for the price. Plus fast shipping got it to me before my road trip. The suit worked well keeping the rain and wind out. I'm 5'8, 185 lbs and the L size worked fine. I had enough room under the suit for more layers.
Bobby A.
Durham, NC
Comment: I haven't had to use the suit yet but the quality is top notch. I'll take a guess that by the construction and the type of material used... I will remain dry. If you order by the chart you should have plenty of room to wear clothes underneath the suit. Four stars... only because I haven't used it yet.
Fairfield, Pa.
Comment: The product came just as I was expecting it. Fast shipping.
Miami, Fl
Comment: We recently took a trip thru the Blue Ridge Parkway and hit plenty of rain! My suit worked beautifully. Next time I'll take something for my shoes as well!
Comment: This is a great suit for the price, there are better ones out their but not at this price, great fit, great look, great price, can't go wrong with this one!
Mister G
Indiana USA
Comment: My wife & I have purchased many things fron Jafrum with in the past 6 mos. very happy with everything. My recent was, a rain suit that I was hoping to never have to wear. Got hammered in Kansas city with rain! Stopping under an over pass, the suits went on so easily, and the ride home was so comfortable in these. I again, am very happy with Jafrum products... Thanks!
Comment: I am a new rider so I have NOT used the gear yet while riding, but I did use it while I was out in a downpour and it worked fine...a great deal price wise for what you get.
Colonel C
Comment: Just ordered a motorcyle rainsuit 2 pc. for an early father's day gift. Went by the sizing chart, he's 6ft, 250 lbs and got the xl size and it fits perfect even over his coat. Nice heavy material, should last long. Would order it again!
M Grice
Comment: Look good for the price, I normally wear a XL, but on the size Chart it looked like I needed a large. I got the large and it is the correct size.
Chattanooga, TN
Comment: THIS RAINSUIT IS VERY NICE QUALITY, BUT THE SIZING RUNS LARGE I NORMALLY WEAR A SIZE 4 WOMENS AND I HAD TO GO DOWN TO A SIZE 2XS AND IT STILL FIT'S OVER MY CLOTHS.
Comment: Got one for myself and one for my girlfriend. Fast shipping, we got them just in time for a tour to VT and northern NY. Good thing, because temps dropped into the 50s and it rained every single day. 100% waterproof AND windproof! Hoods are great when setting up camp in the rain. Sizes run quite big. I am 6ft tall, 160lbs. Medium was very loose, would go for a small next time, but pants might be too short. GREAT SUIT! GREAT VALUE!
Ivan Temnykh
Central PA
Comment: A lot of "bang for your buck"! The rain suit is well-made and good-looking. The price is great compared to similar rain suits from other vendors. And, Jafrum's customer service can't be beat! I ordered a different suit first. It was delivered in two days. I returned it and ordered this suit, which was also delivered in two days. The credit on the returned suit was also handled expeditiously. With Jafrum's, you can count on quality and service!
Big John
Comment: Its the first rain suit i bought for cycling. Sure like the hood-stays on great. stayed nice and dry. shipping was very quick.
Comment: Excellent rainsuit for the price. Used it in Alaska on a cool, rainy day for the zip line outing. It kept me warm and dry and was quite comfortable. The XS was a bit too big, wished I had ordered the 2XS, but worked out fine. Highly recommend it!
Ronda Thompson
Linn, MO
Comment: Bought to have for those 'just in case' moments. I am a 5'2" female, normally wear size large top, size 14 pants. Purchased the L and it was very big for me. Talk hubby into keeping it for him so I ordered again and got myself a M. Fits much better, legs are long, but hey I want to keep dry, not look like a fashion princess. Impressed w/ quality for being soooo reasonably priced. Trying to convince our friends into getting a suit from you folks too. Fits snuggly in side bags. Quick shipping too! Thanks!
Comment: I ride an atv and needed some new rain gear. I read reviews and decided to try it out ! GREAT quality & price!! Had the chance to use it in a downpoor and it kept me nice and dry ! The suit does run large.... I wear a size 8 pant and Medium top so I ordered the size small and it fits fine over my clothes !
Comment: I've worn the suit a couple of times. It keeps me dry but my pipes proved too hot for the heat path on the leg and the suit developed a small burn through the Durex heat patch. I understand the pants need to be loose to assist in getting them on over boots so I tried putting rubber bands around the lower leg to cinch up the extra fabric and that helped to keep the pants from touching the exhaust. Hope this helps someone else.
Ft walton Beach, FL
Comment: I bought the suit for a 2 week tour of the north west states and it never rained a drop in 17 days. Best purchase I've ever made.
Niagara Falls
Comment: Ordered a XS; I normally wear about a womans MED. Suite did well to keep me dry at Sturgis this year. Only complaint is that one velcro tab at wrist broke off right away and it would have been nice for leg openings to have zipper openings for easy pull over boots. Good product for the price.
Shawnee, KS
Comment: Shipping was prompt. Only one negative. The zippers on the pant legs are too short. I wear a large in most jackets etc. This large will accommodate winter clothing easily. Good value recommendation.
Comment: Great price and fast shipping. Only negative is that the Medium I ordered was HUGE and I had to return it for a Small. Even it is too large, especially in the arms and legs, so it flaps a lot. Be sure to order at least a size smaller than you usually wear! The return process was fast and easy.
Raleigh, NC
Comment: Living in Oregon raingear is a must. This works!
Comment: This is a very nice rainsuit, and you can't beat the price. The hood is a real bonus. Just beware that the suit - both jacket and pants - runs large, and order accordingly.
Skeeter B
Comment: Great rain Jacket keep me dry during Sandy 11/12 the super storm the one thing I wished is they sold the jacket and pants separate so I could buy different sizes.
Baltimore MD
Comment: Excellent value for the price. Would recommend the next size down though. It does run very big, had to return to get a smaller size.
Comment: Outsatnding, great price, quick shipment. I like the looks and the fitment.
Tommy V
Comment: Easy to wear and work great. Fast shipping.
Comment: Great rain gear. Stayed dry in the down pour, fit very good.
Comment: Every part of this transaction was great, The price was very reasonable for the suit we purchased. I would truly recommend this.
Kent, Ohio
Comment: The rain suit and helmet i ordered where great quick shipping and the rain suit was such a great product i ordered another one for my husband
Sandi Anthony
Great Bend, KS
Comment: Like the quality and the sizing, easily able to get it over my other gear when caught out in the rain. Delivery was quik and efficient.
Winnipeg,MB, Can
Comment: I'm 5' 10" 210 lbs. I ordered large and its a perfect fit allowing to wear over riding clothes. Quality suit for a fraction of the price! Highly recommend for someone looking to buy wet weather gear!
Jacksonville, NC
Comment: Love it i like the hood so rain dont go down our backs. Great price,great deal
Comment: The rain gear is good not as thick as other vendors, but it fits well complain is the wrist part of the jacket is fits very lose and need to add an additional band around it, and no vent on the suit...
Ralph Casero
Comment: Looks to be good quality. Bought for planned trip to have just in case. Nice gear for the price.
Comment: For the price, can't beat em! I bought this set specifically for emergency rain storms, etc...so I am not going to ding due to ventilation/breathing...IF you intent to wear daily for long periods, expect a little condensation inside suit, it does not breath well. But it will keep you dry during a heavy downpour. I've encountered two so far, riding, or walking around, dry as dry gets (less a little persperation). Worth it for your emergency tote.
Central Missouri
Comment: I ride 100 miles a day commuting rain or shine. This suit works well as I expect from Jafrum!
Brian Candee
College Station, TX
Comment: I must admit that that for the price I wasn't expecting much, however, my first experience with it under heavy torrential tropical rain I came out dry. I had a small problem adjusting the pats at ankle area, as I didn't have it tight enough. It fits comfortable and I ve been using the jacket on a daily basis under cool to warm weather and it feels comfortable too.
Rio de Janeiro - Brazil
Comment: Like the Suit, Fit was Nice and works well in Light rain, Heavy rain for 8 hrs it started to soak thru. My Leathers were getting wet but It was put thru a lot. Hood was nice after I rememered it had one, kept the water from seeping in and running down my neck. Sheild were nice so that suit didn't melt to my headers. Straps on bottom a plus to keep water out and suit pulled down. Jafrum I always have good quick service from.
Comment: The two piece suit seems to be of good quality. Easily packs into bike without taking up a lot of room. Great doing business with Jafrum.
Elizabeth Deneka
Comment: This suit is well worth the money. Actually a high quality suit. There has been plenty of rain this spring and the suit has kept me dry! The only downfall is the sizes are so big. I am a small guy of 5'9" and 150lb. and the XS fits fine. Plenty of room to wear over a hoody and jeans. So keep that in mind when ordering. I was hoping there would be an XXS for my wife but the XS is the smallest size offered,
John Golliday
Pontiac, IL
Comment: chart sizing helped out alot also i thought it would be cheaply made for the price but its not.have not had top use it yet but i'm sure it will work well.
Comment: My wife liked the product the only thing i did not like was the sizing it cost me more in shipping getting a a smaller size sending it back and paying for another to replace it. I will be carefull ordering any cothing all fits different.
John Reardon
Raleigh NC
Comment: Great deal. very pleased
Lou Nell
Comment: Though well constructed, at speed it leaks bad at the throat...why didn't the makers extend the velcro zipper cover just 4 inches more to include the collar? The jacket sleeves need more velcro adjustment at the cuffs so they can be cinched up tighter...rain blows in there too. Pants are better but they too need tighter cinching at the ankle. Better than nothing at all when doin 65 in the rain!
Macon, GA
Comment: Great rain suit. True to size. I was worried about being too hot. The suit was not hot at all. The size was true and easy to put on. It was an awesome price as well. I would recommend this suit for all.
Linda Tucker
Rockville, MD
Comment: My husband bought a suit for alot more money just before he left with friends for a bike week. While he was gone I ordered this one for me. He was very impressed with this suit when I showed it to him upon his return. He said it was almost as good as the one he bought for over twice as much!
I had read all the reviews about sizes and got the correct size. This is a great suit and I am looking forward to staying dry on rides.
Sue L.
Comment: Bought the suit about 4 months ago, hoping to never have to use it. I just got back from a trip to North Carolina and got rained on all the way home. The suit kept me dry and warm even in a near monsoon!
Motor City
Comment: Purchased the rain suit to have in my vehicle. Two days after getting it, I was caught in a heavy down pour and I had to be in it. This suit was comfortable and kept my dry. Wish I would have one months ago.
Ted Jones
Bluefield, WV
Comment: Ive bought a bunch of stuff from jafrum. Everything fits right and shows up super fast. Will be a loyal customer for years to come.
Comment: I bought this as a replacement - I needed a low cost suit that would serve me on daily work commutes. This one is fantastic! The sizing DOES run large, so check the charts and believe them! I get a lot of the summer Florida thunderstorms, and have been dry without exception!
Lonnie C.
Winter Haven, FL 33881
Comment: This is a FANTASTIC deal! An excellent suit! Sizing does run large, which is good as I am 6'3"/260lbs. I do wish the pants had a "stirrup" strap.
Winter Haven, FL. (central Polk County)
Comment: I ordered the Thunder Under rain suit on Tuesday and it was sitting on the front porch on Thursday afternoon. It was heavier than I expected and is great quality. I'm 6'1", 230, ordered the XL and found it just the right size. The jacket fits nicely with room to move and the pants will easily fit over heavy clothing wihout taking off my boots. A great bargain! Jafrum, you've done it again!
Dennis Perry
Comment: I got my suit in about 3-4 days. Just use as a back up and for my wife when she rides with me. Fits good if you read the chart sizes and or a little smaller. Would order again when I have to. Great suit for the price.
Comment: This is my first rain suit and after reading all of the reviews there is now way I was paying $150 for one. I have worn the suit a few times now. It is great in a light rain or for a quick passing shower. But after a long ride in a down poor today, this suit left me soaked through all layers in a few spots, especially in the crotch. I inspected the suit for defects but could not find any just seems to not hold the water out. Decent suit, but its not the supersuit some of the reviews claim it to be. I don't know if the $150 suits are any better or if this is just to be expected in heavy rain.
Paul Seifert
Comment: It's difficult to find larger-sized gear & at cheaper prices & this item did both! My husband was very pleased.
Comment: Great suit..nice to have the straps under the boots. Great price
Schertz TX
Comment: This was a great rainsuit for the money! The material is a bit stiff, but it was still a great buy. I am a big guy (6'2", 400LB), so it is hard to find stuff that fits well... and the sizing was great. Jacket goes on over my winter coat if I need it, and pants go on over my jeans and boots.
I would deffinitely recommend this suit to anyone who is looking for a great deal and a quality product! And as always, buying from Jafrum was great. Thanks for the great service and product!
Comment: GREAT RAIN SUIT. MUCH BETTER QUALITY THAN I EXPECTED. THE FIT IS GREAT AND VERY COMFORTABLE. THIS IS A GREAT SITE TO ORDER FROM. NO HASSLE AND PROMPT DELIVERY.
Comment: I ordered this suit in preparation for a week long trip over Memorial Day.
I figured I would not wait till the last minute!
I was concerned about the sizing, but after reading the reviews, I went ahead with your recommendations!
When the suit arrived I went and put on my riding gear (3 season jacket with armor, and leather chaps) and tried it on.
Everything fit VERY well over my gear!
I am IMPRESSED with the construction and overall quality of this suit! The price CANNOT be beat!
I hope to never need it, but I am sure it will serve me well!
Thanks Jafrum for your products!
Greg in Colorado
Greg Ball
Denver, CO
Comment: wonderfully fast shipping as always, good, product, fits well, and seems sturdy. Haven't got to test it out much yet, but very pleased so far.
steve williams
Comment: these are very well made and great for the rain and easy to slip on in a rain storm. I am very pleased with these, we got them for a cross country trip and they were great, Thanks
Salt Lake City Utah
Comment: Great quality made suit for the price. However way too big for my frame. I am 5' 4", 120 lbs and I ordered the small according to this size chart. The suit was way too big and extremely long for my petite frame, even with extra layers on. By looking at the sizing chart the XS would even be too big for me. Where are all the suits made for ladies? It's upsetting you don't have more suits specifically made for a womans petite frame. The one I actually liked is now discontinued. And Joe Rocket doesn't have a rain hood attached to their rain jacket? That's certainly not very practical for riding a motorcycle in the rain. Who designs this stuff? And unfortunately now I have had to pay to return this item. Because of this I would no longer order from your site to avoid having to pay return shipping for items that don't fit based on an incorrect sizing chart. I give the product 4 stars, but disappointed with everything else involving this transaction.
Julie M.
Comment: My wife and I ordered a matching set (yeah, we're "THAT" couple), and were surpised at the quality. That being said, I'm 6'0 and weigh 240 and typically wear an XL to XXL. I can comfortably wear a Large in this rainsuit, with room for my leathers underneath. This is a great deal, but you should probably order a size smaller than you are thinking.
Va. Beach
Comment: Purchased the RS5005 a week prior to going 2014 Myrtle Bike week. The rain suite arrived a few days later - quick shipping. In a group of 6 bikes, we rode from Raleigh through significant rain/downpours for 2+ hours. When we reached our destination, I was the only rider that had dry socks and a dry shirt. The other riders kept bending over to pull their rain suite pant legs down. The stirrups that came with the RS5005 kept the pant legs from riding up my legs and my feet bone dry. The other riders also burned their rain suits on their exhaust when their pant legs rode up their legs. I had no burn marks on my rain suite. I enjoyed a few beverages and grinned while my buddies attempted to dry out their boots with a hair dryer :)
Brian McKee
Garner, NC
Comment: Love the quality of this suit, as for wether it works in the rain, l have no idea. But if the suit is from Jafrum l believe it will work well. All Jafrum gear is great!!
New Zealand
Comment: "for the most part satisfied however the sizes are very limited seems that most popular sizes are out of stock. Sizes seem to run a bit big I'm 5'9 200 (athletic build) ordered and XL it was too big need a large. Didn't have a large in stock even in different styles. Ordering my girlfriend a small it was too big for her (she's 5'2 or 3. 130lbs) need an extra small they did not have in stock. I was pretty impressed with the quality of the rain suits out of the box. Have not used it yet obviously but they appear to be pretty awesome. I would highly recommend giving them a try the price is amazing if you can find your size."
Stl Mo
Comment: For the price cannot buy a better rain suit.
Robert Cunningham
Panama City, FL
Comment: Great experience. Quick delivery and items were as I expected. I've purchased several items over the past three months and never had an issue. The customer support was excellent when it cam to returning an item that was the wrong size. I really was dreading the exchange process but they made it effortless and even saved me money because the size that I needed was on sale and cheaper than the original one! Definitely recommend them.
James Patterson
Comment: great product for the price fit wise. Haven't used them yet in S. Fl. but experienced riders seen the suit, and ordered themselves. Jafrum is one awesome company. Thanks for making things affordable for the common riders.
Ed. G
St Lucie Florida 34984
Comment: Pleasantly surprised at the quality of rain gear. Bought for emergency, but now I am using on a regular basis. I used it in 34 deg. Weather, just breaking the wind kept me very warm. Very happy with price and delivery.
Comment: This is a great suit made from nice material and keeps you dry. It comes with a storage bag and packs down very small. The orange stripes give it that HD styling but not over the top. I have riden thousands of miles in the rain. This suit is a steal for 39.95.
Niles, Michigan
A rain suit is a necessary item in any rider's apparel collection. Even if
you don't ever plan on riding in the rain, there are some things that are simply
not in your control. If you have ever gotten soaked to the bone with cold rain
30 or more miles away from home, you probably already own one of these. Rain
suits are made in a variety of styles and materials most of which are available
on our website, Jafrum.com
Thunder Under RS5000 two piece rainsuit is made from nylon. Nylon is a good
fabric for a rainsuit because it is lightweight, easy to pack, and somewhat
breathable. It can also be very reasonably priced. This complete suit with all
of the features I'm about to show you is on sale on
Jafrum.com for sub sixty bucks. The only
downsides to nylon as a rainsuit fabric are that it is not flexible, most
rainsuits aren't flexible, and it doesn't hold up to sunlight very well. All
that means to you the rider is that you don't want to lay it out in the sun for
extended periods of time to dry. If you take proper care of a nylon suit it will
provide you with protection from the elements for many years and miles.
This rainsuit has just about every feature available in this type of apparel,
and It is available in five color ways. All the suits are mostly black with
accent color choices of orange, yellow, blue, red, and gray.
Let's take a closer look at the three quarter length jacket. This jacket has a
durable plastic zipper that is covered by these dual panels and secured with a
hook and loop system to ensure a waterproof closure. All the seams are tape
sealed as well to keep the water out. There is a hidden hood in the collar to
keep water from running down your neck into the jacket. The look is very clean
because there are no pockets, waist adjusters, or stretch panels on this jacket.
They left the stretch areas off the sleeves as well as some folks do not like
the feeling against their skin for extended periods. There is a hook and loop
type adjuster though for a secure fit.
The interior of the jacket has been equipped with a mesh lining. This will help
wick moisture away from your skin and also keep the rain gear from sticking to
your skin when you start to sweat.
Now let's get a look at the pants. The waist of the pants is stretchy all the
way around and has a draw string for adjustability. The cuffs of the legs are
also adjustable with zippered expanders and waterproof gussets. The pocket on
the pants has a full width hook and loop closure system and is almost completely
waterproof. There are reinforced panels in high wear areas on the both the
backside and also on the legs where the fabric can come into high heat areas of
the bike and rub on footpegs. The legs also have removable stirups to help keep
your pantlegs from riding up and letting water into your boots. These pants do
not have the mesh lining found in the jacket.
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CARSON, Calif. – LA Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena's comments following LA's 2-1 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Arena's thoughts are below…
ARENA: "I wouldn't say that it was dominant because we obviously conceded a goal in the first 20 minutes and didn't make it easy on ourselves. "I thought the goal that they allowed for us was an excellent decision by the officiating crew. We thought that Gyasi didn't touch the ball and to be able to communicate that and get it right was, obviously, a big play in the game. Second half, outstanding individual effort by Gyasi on the second goal, but I thought that the team played pretty solid throughout the night. Not exactly where we need to be, but I hope that we've learned our lesson from previous games because we really have been giving away a lot of points at the end of games this year. I'm happy that we could hang on tonight. That's good for the players' confidence. It's an important win. I thought that we got a very good effort out of our back line again. Carlo [Cudicini] made a big save towards the end of the game, which was important. Our two young players up top did a good job. I thought [Hector] Jimenez played well. Our midfield played well and I thought the players that came in did a good job. An important three points for our team tonight so I'm pleased."
(On the team's performance in the last 15 minutes…)
ARENA: "Everyone knows what you have to do at the end of the game, but you just have to do it. It wasn't perfect; a better performance is getting a third goal, and really placing Vancouver in a difficult position. We let them hang around, which is a lesson to be learned as well. I thought for the most part our guys played well and certainly in the last 15 minutes, keeping Vancouver off the scoreboard was important."
(On his thoughts on Vancouver's goal…)
ARENA: "The ball got deflected [off Russell Teibert], those things happen. A.J. [DeLaGarza] fell off the line which is a tactical mistake. The finish was excellent. That was probably their first shot of the half, not that that means anything, but I thought that it was a little bit of a fluke play. But Camilo did a remarkable job taking the ball down and getting it in the back of the net. What more can you say? Give them credit."
(On the defensive success…)
ARENA: "We've been like that most of the year. Last week in Portland, we were better defensively. Portland had very few chances at the end of the game; however, we conceded a goal at the end of the first half on a free kick. We played better defensively last Saturday. As we back track over the last five or six games, I think that we've been excellent in the defense."
(On Villarreal's performance…)
ARENA: "He worked really hard. Obviously got a little tired towards the end, but I think that he played well."
(On the switching that he did in midfield…)
ARENA: "They did a good job. It was an important game for Pablo [Mastroeni], he played in the reserve game last week and we gave him 75 minutes tonight, which was good. We played Marcelo a bit out of position, but I thought that he did a good job. I removed him from the game, simply because I wanted to protect him because of [yellow cards]. Juni had a good game, made a few mistakes later, but they played well. [Hector Jimenez] did well, so it was a good effort. Then Mike Stephens did a good job filling in nicely as did Courtois and Garcia."
(On whether Gyasi Zardes is showing better shot selection…)
ARENA: "Shot selection? I'm not sure of that, but he got a goal tonight with his feet. I don't think his issue is necessarily shot selection, but being a bit better technically in the penalty area. The goal was an important goal and it's going to take a little time."
(On whether the Galaxy have a deep enough team for their upcoming competitions…)
ARENA: "We're going to find out. We should. We'll have Keane coming back, we'll have Donovan back. We should have a big enough squad, we played a bunch of players this year in the back line with [Tommy] Meyer and [Greg] Cochrane, Leonardo is coming back and is healthy. Now that we have Pablo, we have a little extra depth in central midfield as well as Rogers and Clark in the left side of the midfield; we have a little bit more depth. We're going to find out. I can't answer that question right now. I can probably answer it a little bit later in the year."
CARSON, Calif. -- It was a highlight reel finish for LA Galaxy forward Gyasi Zardes that helped seal a 2-1 victory for LA over Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Zardes reflects on his goal in my story for LAGalaxy.com
The goal is below.
CARSON, Calif. – The decision of referee Chris Penso to reverse an offside call by assistant referee Jeremy Hanson that negated a goal by Jose Villarreal had Vancouver Whitecaps FC up in arms, but following the match, the referee provided the explanation for his decision.
When asked by StubHub Center pool reporter Scott French about the decision, Penso had this to say:
"The assistant referee called the referee over to determine if [Gyasi Zardes] had touched the ball with his head before [Jose Villarreal] kicked the ball into the goal. The referee deteremined that Zardes had not touched the ball, thus not making Villarreal offside. The goal stands."
Following the match, Zardes joked that his trademark blonde Mohawk made it easy for the referee to reverse the decision, but Villarreal admitted that he was ready to continue whether or not the goal was allowed or not.
"I just put it behind me. I honestly thought that I wasn't outside, so I thought okay and just play on. Then I saw the center referee go to the linesman, and it was a big controversial play, but I'm happy with the goal."
As for the always quotable Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena, he admits that the play may have changed the game in his team's favor.
"I thought the goal that they allowed for us was an excellent decision by the officiating crew," said Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena. "We thought that Gyasi didn't touch the ball and to be able to communicate that and get it right was, obviously, a big play in the game."
The play is below…
CARSON, Calif. -- There was no late game breakdown for the LA Galaxy on Saturday as they held on to a 2-1 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps.
Jose Villarreal and Gyasi Zardes each scored for LA while Camilo tallied for Vancouver.
A few notes:
*The Galaxy have wins in three of their last four contests.
*Robbie Rogers missed out on Saturday's match due to a right hamstring injury.
*Also out was Robbie Keane who was unavailable due to a left hip flexor.
*David Beckham was in attendance at StubHub Center.
*The Galaxy are now in third place in the Western Conference, just four points behind the west leading Real Salt Lake.
CARSON, Calif. – We're just hours away from the LA Galaxy's match against Vancouver Whitecaps FC, so check out my look ahead to the match.
*LA will have their hands full as they look to wrap up Vancouver forward Camilo, who currently leads MLS in goals scored.
*The Galaxy bolstered their midfield on Friday with the signing of Laurent Courtois.
*According to Elias Sports Bureau, Saturday's match between the LA Galaxy and Vancouver Whitecaps FC will be the 300th regular season game at SHC.
*Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena noted all week that Robbie Keane has yet to train due to a hip injury. So he'll likely be a game time decision for LA.
*LAGalaxy.com's Larry Morgan with a preview of the match.
*Lastly, my Three Points to the game.
TODD DUNIVANT vs. RUSSELL TEIBERT
Back from international duty and an illness, Russell Teibert is expected to man the right side of the Whitecaps midfield on Saturday. Look for him to test Dunivant often with his speed and creativity on the ball.
JUNINHO vs. NIGEL REO-COKER
The Vancouver midfielder bossed the midfield in the last meeting between the two clubs, which means that he'll have a target on his back heading into Saturday's clash. Expect Juninho to be physical with the Englishman from the outset and look to muscle him off the ball.
CAMILO vs. OMAR GONZALEZ
Perhaps the most important match of the game, Gonzalez must contain Camilo, who is the current leading goalscorer in MLS. For Gonzalez to shut down the red-hot Brazilian, expect him to limit the space in which the forward can operate. If LA can limit his space then they may be able to limit his effectiveness.
Cudicini; Franklin, Gonzalez, DeLaGarza, Dunivant; Jimenez, Sarvas, Juninho, Rogers; Villarreal, Zardes
We're a full year into the LA Galaxy project.
It's been fun hasn't it?
More than 365 days, more than 50 games, and countless Bruce Arena quips. While it is has been quite a ride to serve as the LA Galaxy Insider, I want to know what you the readers want to see from the project. So I'm calling on you to let me know how you think that this project and be improved. What do you want to see?
Share all those thoughts below, on Twitter or just stop me at StubHub Center and offer a suggestion.
As LA Galaxy trio return from Sweden, Kenney Walker and Bryan Gaul reflect on their experiences with Hammarby
CARSON, Calif. – Kenney Walker and Bryan Gaul returned to training with the LA Galaxy on Saturday after a couple of weeks training with Swedish side Hammarby.
All three of the players, who left for Sweden more than a week ago (Charlie Rugg, Bryan Gaul and Kenney Walker) returned from Scandinavia over the last few days, but only Walker and Gaul were present at training on Friday. While in Sweden, all three players played in scrimmages with the first team while Gaul and Walker took part in the Hammarby U-21's 2-0 victory over the IK Sirus U-21's on July 15.
Following training on Friday, I spoke to both of them and asked about their experiences in Sweden.
(On their overall impressions of the trip to Sweden…)
GAUL: "It was nice going to another country and seeing different styles of play. It was fun to try my luck in a new environment I think that it went well. It went good for all us because we played well."
WALKER: "It was fun. It was nice to go a different country and experience the world of soccer over there. It was a different environment and a whole different team. It was fun to show yourself to a new coaching staff. It was something that I definitely learned from, but now I'm just looking forward to the next thing either here or somewhere else. We'll see what happens in the near future."
(On what they expect to come from the stint…)
GAUL: "I don't know honestly. It was kind of random going away for a week and two days. It was just good to get some playing time elsewhere and let them see what you got."
WALKER: "Not too sure right now. I'm a little, not down on myself, but it's not the best [feeling] to get sent back. I'm always looking forward and contribute with whatever comes next in the future. Different circumstances calls for different things. Different teams need different players. All of us still have our heads up high because we're still young players learning every day, so hopefully, we get out there and get another chance to show ourselves."
(On how the level is different from Sweden and MLS…)
WALKER: "It was just different. Different countries have different styles of play. From Italy to Spain to here to Sweden, everyone has their own little style. You just have to get adapted to that style and take what you can of where you come from and apply that there. Hopefully, it mixes well and it goes from there. Hammarby are definitely a different team tactically, it's a lot different than here because it's more tactical than physical like it is here."
(On what it was like visiting to Sweden…)
GAUL: "The time change messes with you big time. I'm so jetlagged right now, but it was definitely awesome because you got to meet different people and try different foods.
WALKER: "It was fun. It was definitely different than LA. Hammarby is right outside of Stockholm, so we got to see the city a little bit. Hammarby is a well-known place and they have good fans, good training facilities and it was fun to experience it all."
CARSON, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy bolstered their midfield on Friday with the signing of former Chivas USA midfielder Laurent Courtois.
A versatile midfielder who can play on both sides of the midfield, Courtois has experience playing in leagues in France, England, and Spain prior to joining MLS. Courtois joined Chivas USA in August of 2011, but was cut in June after playing 33 matches for Chivas USA while scoring three goals and an assist. This season, Courtois made five appearances for Chivas -- three starts -- while scoring one goal.
A holder of a United States Green Card, Courtois will not take up an international roster slot, but his signing does bring the Galaxy to 30 players on the roster, which is the league maximum.
The question remains, just where does Courtois fit into the Galaxy lineup? As he builds rhythm with the squad, expect him to come off the bench to spell either Jimenez or Rogers, but with his experience, it is not unlikely that he will challenge for a regular place on the roster.
My conversation with the newest member of the LA Galaxy can be found here.
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IMO one of Lutens best.
Looking at it objectively, it's a very well made fragrance. It projects very well, great performance. Very original, excellent development. It does lack in the versatility department as some people have mentioned and it's not very safe, so apply lightly. And at $100, it's at a perfect price for a niche fragrance.
But it is too feminine for me. You have to be very comfortable with your masculinity to wear this. Some people have said Original Santal, Le Male and Dior Homme Intense were feminine, but this takes it to an entirely new level of femininity.
It's hard to say what I don't like about it. It's not too sweet. I like fragrances like Pure Malt and New Haarlem.
The opening, I don't like. I don't hate it, but my opinion was less than nuetral. And I rarely dislike fragrances. The first hour or two was just bad in my opinion. But after that, it's developing very nicely. Even as it improves, it's still a decent fragrance, but nothing special (At least to me). I'm on my 4th hour and it is getting better.
I heard this was a cherry tobacco sweet fragrance. So, I immediately thought of M7. Nothing like M7, but I prefer M7 much over this. I also thought of Pure Havane, and it's nothing like that either. Actually, I do smell cherry, tobacco and even hay, but they're not at the forefront of the fragrance. This fragrance is largely floral and powdery.
This smells, honestly, like a higher-end version of Joop.
This was hyped a lot, but I can see why some people like it. Me, I'm not sure I would go triple digits on this.
EDIT - Actually, and I've thought this from the beginning, this reminds me of Chanel Egoiste. Sure, it's not shockingly similar, but I do notice a lot of similarities
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IMO one of Lutens best.
A masterpiece imo
My Top 10
1. Amouage Homage Attar
2. Serge Lutens - Muscs Koublai Khan
4. Serge Lutens - Ambre Sultan
5. Chanel Egoiste
6. 24 Gold by Scentstory
7. Amouage Epic Man
8. Amouage Jubilation XXV
9. Bond No. 9 New York Oud
10. Serge Lutens - Chergui
"A beautiful fragrance to the nose is like good jazz music to the ears, great food to the mouth, and Megan Fox and Jessica Alba to the eyes..."
Thanks for the review. I haven't tried this one yet, but it's on my to-try list. Heard a lot of good things about it.
Interesting how you mentioned that the tobacco isn't at the forefront, but rather it's more of a floral scent. I'm a big fan of tobacco and was hoping Chergui would be very tobacco-centric. Looks like I'll have to manage my expectations when trying this one.
It's just 'Nice' IMHO. Nothing special at all
Don't like this one. Too sharp and feminine.
To me, Chergui is a PERFECT example of how we don't all agree when it comes to fragrances. That's why it's almost always imperative to sample before buying. There's not one fragrance that 100% of the people like.
I think we can all relate to this...
There's a certain member here that I particularly enjoy because I REALLY respect his opinion....mainly because he's so knowledgeable and experienced, and HIS likes are so in line with MY likes. He was reviewing a certain fragrance awhile back and gave a glowing report. I thought, "Hmm, I've got to try that!" So I did. And when I did, I couldn't stand it. I wasn't even close to liking it; I thought it was horrible. All I could think of was the guy that gave the glowing report...."What was he thinking?!? How could he like this?!?"
Truly, one man's love is another man's scrubber, and that's what Chergui was for me.
My favorite Serge Lutens. An excellent composition, IMO.
Current Top Favorites:
1) Portrait of a Lady original formula (EdP Frédéric Malle)
2) Giorgio for Men vintage/V.I.P. for Men (Giorgio Beverly Hills)
3) Dia Man vintage edt (Amouage)
4) Anat Fritz Original Formula and Classical (Anat Fritz) - tie
4) Lalfeorosa (O'driù) - tie
6) Les Nombres d'Or Vetyver (Mona di Orio)
7) Captain vintage (Molyneux)
8) Tzora (Anat Fritz)
9) Javanese Patchouli (Zegna) - tie
9) Monsieur de Givenchy vintage (Givenchy) - tie
9) Coeur de Vetiver Sacré (L'Artisan) - tie
9) X for Men (Clive Christian) - tie
9) Patou pour Homme Privé (Jean Patou) - tie
9) Oud Shamash (The Different Company) - tie
Thanks for the review. I was also disappointed by Chergui. There's some notes in there I just don't like.
I get a lot of alcohol with a powdery mix. What makes this feminine to me is every womens' fragrance I have tried I ALWAYS get a strong alcohol smell from it. Which is what I get with Chergui, I blind bought this and I am thinking about seeing if I can trade it for something else I have been eyeing. I plan on giving it a few more chances though before I do that though.
It is not by all means your common mall-scent. It's not created with the mass market in mind.
For me it's a formidable and evocative perfumme. Sometimes I like to discover the notes in it, like the Tea or Tobacco, and the beautifull honey. Julio in Youtube mentioned that hay smell. Sometimes I just enjoy the fragrance as a whole
Yes it is overhypped, but a masterpiece to my nose.
Love the bottle and the color of the juice. Projects decent and lasts a good ten hours plus.
Hm, i don't see how people think this is feminine. Different noses i guess.
This is one of my absolute favorite, most complimented fragrances. A total masterpiece.
I cannot picture any woman wearing this. I wouldn't want to smell this on a female. It's an interesting scent but not one I like to wear.
I'd prefer just a touch less powder, but I consider this one of the best niche colognes in existence. When I'm wearing a suit or even a jacket at night for any occasion other than a date (which happens fairly often), there is no better cologne, for me, than Chergui.
I don't think it's feminine in the least on my skin, and isn't nearly as sweet as some say.
Current Top Five:
1. Creed Green Irish Tweed
2. Tom Ford Neroli Portofino
3. Hermes Concentre d'Orange Verte
4. Bond No. 9 New Haarlem
5. Creed Original Vetiver
I own this and like it quite a bit. A very nice offering in a mostly otherwise overrated Serge Lutens house.
This is not an every day kind of fragrance for sure. I don't really get the floral notes or the feminine association. This is not in my top 20 (or probably even my top 50), but I do like it quite a bit. But it does seem like a good opportunity to wear this is few and far between.
I really love this fragrance, but I have to agree with you on it being a bit feminine. It is kinda like Ambre Nuit in my opinion, in that a man can definitely pull it off but he has to be confident. It does tend to garner a ton of compliments from the ladies though. A very good frag in my opinion though.
Chergui, one of my fav from Serge Lutens line, it's magical on a cool weather day
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Chergui is 'floral and powdery'? Has there been another reformulation?? I say look for the pre-2010 vintage.
Tried it today and 8 hours later I can still smell it on my hand. But all I'm getting for the past few hours is vanilla. I enjoyed the initial few hours, although was not too thrilled with the hay note, but if the dry down is mainly vanilla that just doesn't seem like it's enough to warrant the price.
This woman wears it all the time. Chergui is one of my favorite fragrances AND one of my most complimented. Fragrances with notes or profiles that are (stereotypically) considered masculine will often take on a completely different -- and often very sexy -- character when worn by a woman. The same is often true for (stereotypically) feminine fragrances worn by men.Originally Posted by Gooner3029:2856406
I wear many "masculine" fragrances to great effect, including Lutens Fumerie Turque and Ambre Sultan, PdE Ambre Russe, Kerosene Copper Skies, Slumberhouse Baque, Jeke, and Norne, and Mazzolari Patchouly. I choose not to limit myself, and my fragrance adventure is all the richer for it.
Trust your own nose.
That's the beauty of sampling. I think L'Air du Desert Marocain is a work of art. I adore it. You don't. No biggie. You love 1 Million. I can't stand it. No biggie. Different strokes for different folks. The world don't move to the beat of just one drum
Anybody have a sample of Martin Margiela Untitled or Untitled L'Eau? I'm dying to smell these and I've got lots of great niche samples to swap!
"Follow your nose. It always knows." -- Toucan Sam
+1 on everything chopwet just said.
Anybody have a sample of Martin Margiela Untitled or Untitled L'Eau? I'm dying to smell these and I've got lots of great niche samples to swap!
"Follow your nose. It always knows." -- Toucan Sam
You can throw my name onto the list of Chergui fans.
When I first tested it (having previously become smitten with MKK and Cuir Mauresque) on my wrist I was really, REALLY underwhelmed. The opening seemed so understated compared to the rest of the SL line, and I applied a second spray to the same spot.
Big mistake.
After a minute or two this scent enveloped the entire store, and followed me around for the rest of the day, dominating everything within a 4 foot radius.
I like my powerhouses, and Chergui certainly fits the bill. Not so sweet as to be gourmandic or cloying, but definitely sweet enough to be unisex.
This was about 30 minutes after application.
Current Top Five:
1. Creed Green Irish Tweed
2. Tom Ford Neroli Portofino
3. Hermes Concentre d'Orange Verte
4. Bond No. 9 New Haarlem
5. Creed Original Vetiver
OK, but not the price IMO.
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A great fragrance, one that I can't wait to add to my collection
I haven't sampled much women's fragrances yet, but I'll do so eventually and see whether I can pull them off myself. A whole lot of adventuring for me to do!
I have a sample of Chergui. I enjoy it and had a date ask about it. I fetched the sample and sprayed her with it and... vahhhvoooooooooom! It smelled fantastic on her. I do wonder if Chergui is better on a woman than it is on a man.
Anybody have a sample of Martin Margiela Untitled or Untitled L'Eau? I'm dying to smell these and I've got lots of great niche samples to swap!
"Follow your nose. It always knows." -- Toucan Sam
Chergui is a feminine scent to me. I couldn't see myself ever wearing it. I had a bunch of samples and gave them to my girlfriend, who loved them and used them for quite some time. Worked wonderfully on her. I think it's a charming, distinctive and well-made fragrance, one of the few SLs I've liked so far.
My wife sniffed it and said "definitely for men." I wear it around her and she loves it. I wear it in public now and then, but almost never to work. I wouldn't say too feminine, but I would say a bit too pronounced and outrageous for any serious business setting.
Overall, I love Chergui. So glad it's in my collection. I own a bottle of the vintage dark juice, and need a new bottle a) for comparison, and b) so I don't casually drain off the rest of the vintage bottle. Can't imagine not having it in my wardrobe. I am 100% hooked.
I never liked Chergui. The honey is overbearing and I also found it feminine and cloying.
Lutens is a tough sell for me.
My sotd today. Its ok, nothing special.
As I've had more time to test it, I've appreciated it a little more on an artistic perspective, but now I'm sure I don't want to have Chergui in my collection. It's in a lot of people's top 10's, but for me, it's not really anywhere near it. It's not something I would wear often, as it is too pronounced and too bizarre. And also, I find the baby powder smell (which you can call amber and honey if you want) to be too strong.
Great fragrance. Hard to get much better if you want a substantial oriental. I don't wear it a lot but it goes great with a good cigar in cool weather.
My Warm Weather Lineup: Xeroff Nio, L'humaniste, Jardin d' Amalfi, Pure White Cologne, Bergamot 22, Jubilation XXV, CHAMBRE NOIRE, Chanel Edition Blanche, CH MEN, Scent Of Peace, DHS, AVENTUS, GIT, VIW, MI
I'm not getting the feminine vibe, nor the powder, maybe because I'm using the old juice. I get honey, hay, tobacco, light wood & a hint of light cocoa. I haven't tried this one in a while, I'll have to revisit.
One of my favorites in that line and I also like 5 o'clock . I have to say , I wish the honey note was milder. It makes it too sweet. Apply away from your skin and avoid the clothes because it make the top notes dominates and last in an overwhelming way, not to mention it leaves a stained spot. I had to send two pieces of my clothes to dry cleaning , but since then I avoided spraying it on clothes .
It is nice, but not the best of Lutens IMO. So far, I have found Fille en Aiguilles to be the best of the ones I have tested.
Over time, I've grown to love Chergui. Not an everyday scent, but for a formal work event, it's my favorite. I rarely wear it on dates, but when I do, it always gets a thumbs up. I find it the most wearable -- almost the only wearable -- Lutens.
Current Top Five:
1. Creed Green Irish Tweed
2. Tom Ford Neroli Portofino
3. Hermes Concentre d'Orange Verte
4. Bond No. 9 New Haarlem
5. Creed Original Vetiver
Nothing special to me......
I get tired of the sweet honey, which continues on my skin for hours.....
The pipe tobacco in it is not cherry like on my skin, but sweet.
i like tobacco scents, and sweet scents like Pure Malt, Pure Havanne and Bigart Pour Homme, but not a big fan of Chergui to be honest.
It's not bad per se, but far from a masterpiece to my nose - pretty average niche fragrance.
I have a hard time with a lot of the Serge Lutens frags.....
This is no exception
Rating 7/10
Claus The Danish Viking
Thanks for sharing the extensive review of this. Considered testing and eventually purchasing it for quite a while, so any input and feedback is welcome.
The opening, to me, has too much powder. This powdery opening gives it the feminine qualities, IMO. After about an hour or so is when I find Chergui to really open up and play more like a unisex fragrance. I am not a fan of the feminine opening in Chergui, but I don't like the overly sweet opening of Body Kouros either. Again, I give it about and hour to mellow out, at this point, I enjoy both.
I have a sample, and it is indeed like sweetened hay. Unusual, not bad at all, but nothing I would buy.
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PG Baron Davis
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Trade checker works
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C Jermaine Oneal
Pick 21
PG Stephon Marbury
C Dale Davis
Trade checker works
Edit almost forgot
11 points.
LMAO thats the trade you make...wow
LMAO.. better trade for Jarrett Jack!!!
You'll probably get Marbury to First team all NBA if you make him the focus of the offense lol.
LOL... nice avatar!
I dont understand!!!! lol Jamison and Jackson alone are better then these two stat wise !!! it makes no sense!!!!:help::help:
You're kidding right?
Marbury is a bonafied Star in this league. Wasn't even the socring focus to my team and only had 1 turnover per game while averging 9.2 assist. Jamison scored 22 ppg on a team that lost 50 games. I hope you're not trying to compare the two?
Also Marbury played on a team that was 1 game away from the championship and possibly winning it.
This is a Mega trade for lakers and an inexperienced move by Trell to give up so much. Giving up Two future all stars in Davis and Oneal for Marbury pretty much. B Davis for Marbury is equal talent. But Trell is just giving away Oneal and that pick. He could have gotten a much better package than what hes getting in return. I think I offered him better than that just for B.Davis. Bad move for Nets. I could see why Lakers would be thrilled tho.
If the league own the nets, stern would probably veto this. Just sayin
Well it's been posted and approved by both teams. So done deal. *shrug*
To the Lakers: :clap:
To the Nets: Dude, my offer was better :hihi:
But looking at the stats marbury basically put up 4 more points per game. he also played 3 or 4 more minutes than davis. BUT davis is the younger of the two by two years and has a MUCH better salary than marbury. I would still consider Davis for Marbury a fair talent trade if you are just looking to change players.
It's the Dale Davis for J Oneal and 21st pick that makes this a pitiful trade for the NETS. hes basically getting NO talent in return for those assets. J Oneal and the 21st pick could have netted Trell another young solid player to build with or he could have just kept them and built with marbury and J oneal.
I dont know man. You might as well just admit that you pulled a fast one on Trell because its pretty hard to justify what you are getting in the trade for what you sent. More power to you tho. must be a hell of a negotiator or Trell wasn't thinking when he agreed.
Yeah I can't see any reason whatsoever the Nets would do this deal...Trell I would love to hear your opinon on why you make this trade