I have RD's top and absolutely love it. That being said, last week was in the 70s and next week is only supposed to get into the mid 80s. I have the top completely removed for now. I will probably have it on in Eureka but it will definitely be on through the winter and again in the summer. Too often we get an unexpected rain in the winter and cold rain does not feel good. Expected hot sun in the summer doesn't feel good either.
thats the nice thing about Palm Springs, from mid to late September through may, 8 1/2 months we have great weather and almost no rain. Its perfect for an open vehicle like the sling