How far do you go?
#21
02-25-2017, 09:10 AM
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This has really helped. I agree if it becomes a chore dressing for a short ride it takes a lot of fun out of it. I have decided to invest in my safety more than I was going to.
I know skin cancer is a real issue as I plan to address that also
Thanks everyone for taking the time to respond
I know skin cancer is a real issue as I plan to address that also
Thanks everyone for taking the time to respond
#22
02-25-2017, 09:32 AM
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Some great responses here. I'm with Chikin on a Chain. I'm at high risk for skin cancer, so I'm covered all the time. Here in California's Central San Joaquin Valley, it gets hot in the summer. Gates of Hell hot. I've found that with wicking underwear, a full textile suit is nearly like wearing an air conditioner as long as you stay moving.
Expensive is a relative term too. I'll use boots for example because of my experiences a couple years back. In the MSF courses they teach you about wearing an ankle high work boot to protect your ankles. Ok. I was wearing boots like this while riding up in the foothills near my home. Coming around a bend in full lean, and out pops Wiley Coyote right dead in front of me. Next thing I know I'm down and sliding. I was also wearing Duluth firehose jeans (HOT!) and an Icon textile jacket. The jacket was destroyed, but saved my elbows and shoulders. The knees on the jeans were shredded, and I had asphalt burns on my knees. Those boots.... my foot twisted around 180° and my ankle was fractured. This happened in late May so it put an end to my entire summer of riding plans. My out of pocket expenses just for medical were nearly $5K. After that, I bought a set of armored Sidi Adventure boots. Over $500. But I think if I had those at the time of my wreck, my ankle might have been merely sprained instead of broken, and SAVED me a bunch of money.....and my summer.
I'm not saying you HAVE to gear up. It's your skin. You need to assess the risk your willing to take to "stay cool".
Expensive is a relative term too. I'll use boots for example because of my experiences a couple years back. In the MSF courses they teach you about wearing an ankle high work boot to protect your ankles. Ok. I was wearing boots like this while riding up in the foothills near my home. Coming around a bend in full lean, and out pops Wiley Coyote right dead in front of me. Next thing I know I'm down and sliding. I was also wearing Duluth firehose jeans (HOT!) and an Icon textile jacket. The jacket was destroyed, but saved my elbows and shoulders. The knees on the jeans were shredded, and I had asphalt burns on my knees. Those boots.... my foot twisted around 180° and my ankle was fractured. This happened in late May so it put an end to my entire summer of riding plans. My out of pocket expenses just for medical were nearly $5K. After that, I bought a set of armored Sidi Adventure boots. Over $500. But I think if I had those at the time of my wreck, my ankle might have been merely sprained instead of broken, and SAVED me a bunch of money.....and my summer.
I'm not saying you HAVE to gear up. It's your skin. You need to assess the risk your willing to take to "stay cool".
#23
02-25-2017, 09:47 AM
Some great responses here. I'm with Chikin on a Chain. I'm at high risk for skin cancer, so I'm covered all the time. Here in California's Central San Joaquin Valley, it gets hot in the summer. Gates of Hell hot. I've found that with wicking underwear, a full textile suit is nearly like wearing an air conditioner as long as you stay moving.
Expensive is a relative term too. I'll use boots for example because of my experiences a couple years back. In the MSF courses they teach you about wearing an ankle high work boot to protect your ankles. Ok. I was wearing boots like this while riding up in the foothills near my home. Coming around a bend in full lean, and out pops Wiley Coyote right dead in front of me. Next thing I know I'm down and sliding. I was also wearing Duluth firehose jeans (HOT!) and an Icon textile jacket. The jacket was destroyed, but saved my elbows and shoulders. The knees on the jeans were shredded, and I had asphalt burns on my knees. Those boots.... my foot twisted around 180° and my ankle was fractured. This happened in late May so it put an end to my entire summer of riding plans. My out of pocket expenses just for medical were nearly $5K. After that, I bought a set of armored Sidi Adventure boots. Over $500. But I think if I had those at the time of my wreck, my ankle might have been merely sprained instead of broken, and SAVED me a bunch of money.....and my summer.
I'm not saying you HAVE to gear up. It's your skin. You need to assess the risk your willing to take to "stay cool".
Expensive is a relative term too. I'll use boots for example because of my experiences a couple years back. In the MSF courses they teach you about wearing an ankle high work boot to protect your ankles. Ok. I was wearing boots like this while riding up in the foothills near my home. Coming around a bend in full lean, and out pops Wiley Coyote right dead in front of me. Next thing I know I'm down and sliding. I was also wearing Duluth firehose jeans (HOT!) and an Icon textile jacket. The jacket was destroyed, but saved my elbows and shoulders. The knees on the jeans were shredded, and I had asphalt burns on my knees. Those boots.... my foot twisted around 180° and my ankle was fractured. This happened in late May so it put an end to my entire summer of riding plans. My out of pocket expenses just for medical were nearly $5K. After that, I bought a set of armored Sidi Adventure boots. Over $500. But I think if I had those at the time of my wreck, my ankle might have been merely sprained instead of broken, and SAVED me a bunch of money.....and my summer.
I'm not saying you HAVE to gear up. It's your skin. You need to assess the risk your willing to take to "stay cool".
Duluth Trading company buck naked underwear and shirts are what I wear under my gear. REI merino wool hiking socks. I take only one change of clothes when I travel in the bike, no matter how long or where to. All of the stuff I just mentioned washes very easily in a stream, hotel bathroom sink or shower, or with just a bottle of water. And dries amazingly fast. I carry a water bottle with some Tide in it and have clean clothes the entire time.
When off the bike I wear Kuhl Renegade convertible pants and Kuhl shirts. They wash and dry the same as the Duluth stuff. Also carry Merrell hiking shoes as well.
More info than you asked for but just FYI.
#24
02-25-2017, 10:06 AM
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X3, you accept some risk to ride your motorcycle. Its a matter of degree and is different for all of us; "choice".
FYI, Those leather jackets with the zippered air flow gussets in em do work so long as you're moving. I stay covered most of the time but when it gets to the point where you're preoccupied with your discomfort and not concentrating on the necessary, the benefit becomes a risk at that point,, IMHO.
FYI, Those leather jackets with the zippered air flow gussets in em do work so long as you're moving. I stay covered most of the time but when it gets to the point where you're preoccupied with your discomfort and not concentrating on the necessary, the benefit becomes a risk at that point,, IMHO.
#25
02-25-2017, 10:12 AM
Personal choice, common sense and experience. I am not wearing Kevlar pants there are limits.
But I do wear helmet, gloves boots jacket most of mine do have the Kevlar pads in them. Worn right the gear does not pose a big issue even in heat.
If nothing ever happens flip flops and shirts are fine. Not my way to ride.
Good luck may you find joy in riding again.
But I do wear helmet, gloves boots jacket most of mine do have the Kevlar pads in them. Worn right the gear does not pose a big issue even in heat.
If nothing ever happens flip flops and shirts are fine. Not my way to ride.
Good luck may you find joy in riding again.
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02-25-2017, 10:22 AM
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02-25-2017, 10:25 AM
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02-25-2017, 10:30 AM
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02-25-2017, 10:34 AM
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