Myrtle Beach Rain? Just a rant...
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Myrtle Beach Rain? Just a rant...
Probably should put this somewhere else if it really needs to be posted at all. But, I spend 99% of my forum time here in the dyna section.
Going down to Myrtle with 2 friends on Friday morning - 5 hour ride. Been checking the weather everyday for the last week and everytime I look, the forecast changes. It's been anything from bluebird skies the entire weekend to 60% chance of rain for 2 days. As of now, it's 50% rain on Friday. Sucks if it rains but there is nothing we can do about it. We're going either way.
Any tips for keeping my damn pants dry? I don't want to go buy an expensive rain suit when I usually avoid rain riding. I had my first taste of it a couple of weeks ago when I went to the dealer and back in the rain to avoid losing my appointment time for service. It wasn't fun, my pants were soaked including water pooled in my boots. And my bike looked horrible by the time I got back with it. I guess my washing supplies will have to somehow make the trip with me. I'm not riding around on a bike that looks like I craned it up out of a lake.
Going down to Myrtle with 2 friends on Friday morning - 5 hour ride. Been checking the weather everyday for the last week and everytime I look, the forecast changes. It's been anything from bluebird skies the entire weekend to 60% chance of rain for 2 days. As of now, it's 50% rain on Friday. Sucks if it rains but there is nothing we can do about it. We're going either way.
Any tips for keeping my damn pants dry? I don't want to go buy an expensive rain suit when I usually avoid rain riding. I had my first taste of it a couple of weeks ago when I went to the dealer and back in the rain to avoid losing my appointment time for service. It wasn't fun, my pants were soaked including water pooled in my boots. And my bike looked horrible by the time I got back with it. I guess my washing supplies will have to somehow make the trip with me. I'm not riding around on a bike that looks like I craned it up out of a lake.
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They make slip over rain boots that'll cover your boots all the way up almost to the knee. And a pair of (inexpensive)rain pants should keep the bottom half .dry.
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I live an hour north of myrtle on the coast. The best thing about livin' around here is that the weather changes about every 5 min. If their callin for rain, chances are it'll just be grey skies. You might not even see a drop. This is the same forcast they preach all summer.
now that I've said that, it'll probally be a deluge.
-carry a change of clothes. those neoprene fishin' socks might help.
now that I've said that, it'll probally be a deluge.
-carry a change of clothes. those neoprene fishin' socks might help.
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I live an hour north of myrtle on the coast. The best thing about livin' around here is that the weather changes about every 5 min. If their callin for rain, chances are it'll just be grey skies. You might not even see a drop. This is the same forcast they preach all summer.
now that I've said that, it'll probally be a deluge.
-carry a change of clothes. those neoprene fishin' socks might help.
I live an hour north of myrtle on the coast. The best thing about livin' around here is that the weather changes about every 5 min. If their callin for rain, chances are it'll just be grey skies. You might not even see a drop. This is the same forcast they preach all summer.
now that I've said that, it'll probally be a deluge.
-carry a change of clothes. those neoprene fishin' socks might help.
The wives will be close by in a car with our clothes so we'll make do I guess.
I'm hedging my bets because of the distance I'm traveling and the fact that they are calling for scattered storms. Chances are, if they are scattered, we'll find one or more somewhere along the way.
I can almost live with getting wet on the way down if it will just hold out while we are there. We've been looking forward to it for a long time. Would be a shame if the rain ruins it.
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You don't want me to tell you the same thing I tell my wife do you? (It's the being made of sugar and melting comment) Just kidding.
There are plenty of inexpensive rain suits around, nothing makes a ride more miserable than rain, except of course, riding in the rain sopping wet from head to toe.
Raingear is just a smart investment for comfort...
There are plenty of inexpensive rain suits around, nothing makes a ride more miserable than rain, except of course, riding in the rain sopping wet from head to toe.
Raingear is just a smart investment for comfort...
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I bought a set of Frogg Toggs for around $85 a while back. They are fairly cheap and you can roll them up real small when not in use. The only problem I had with them was if you touch your pipes with them they will instantly burn a hole. Later I invested in a Harley rainsuit which I think is the best (around $160).
Just as an aside. I used to be mortified of the rain but after taking a 200 mile trip in the rain coming back from Springfield, MO on both the interstate and on the highway I finally got over my phobia. Just remember, rain gear keeps you from getting soaked, not wet. My main problem in the rain is my glasses fogging up and that rain hitting me in the face!I know, I know......wear a full face helmet.
Just as an aside. I used to be mortified of the rain but after taking a 200 mile trip in the rain coming back from Springfield, MO on both the interstate and on the highway I finally got over my phobia. Just remember, rain gear keeps you from getting soaked, not wet. My main problem in the rain is my glasses fogging up and that rain hitting me in the face!I know, I know......wear a full face helmet.
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I'm not afraid of riding in the rain but I'm not trying to make a statement by doing it either. If I'm out riding and a shower comes along, I'll plod through it. But, if it's raining out with no end in sight, I don't go get the bike out for a leisurely cruise. 2 weeks ago, rather than rescheduling my service appt., I rode 65 miles each way to the dealer's shop in the rain with almost all of it at highway speeds. It wasn't fun but I got through it. But, the main thing that made me miserable were the soaking wet jeans - so wet the water was running down my legs and into my boot such that I literally poured water out of my boots when I too them off. I guess I should try to find something to cover my pants at least - just in case. Problem is, like I said, I'm 65 miles from the dealer, in the wrong direction and I'm an hour and a half south of the nearest Bass Pro shops - again, wrong direction. And I'm leaving first thing Friday morning. Maybe Wal-Mart has something. But with the Wal-Mart we have, they are probably the only one that doesn't carry anything like that.
I'm not worried about melting and realize I'd get a little wet no matter what. Just don't want to get the soaked pants again.
I'm not worried about melting and realize I'd get a little wet no matter what. Just don't want to get the soaked pants again.
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At the risk of getting flamed for shopping at Wal-Mart (sorry, small town and they've run the little man completely out), I just bought a pair of decent looking rain pants for $21. Found them in the sporting goods section and they are labeled as breathable, waterproof and are made of a ripstop type nylon with a mesh liner. Looks and feels like some Gore-Tex gloves I have but, of course, for $21 it isn't going to say Gore-Tex on them. Brand name is Stearns which I believe makes a lot of fishing accessories. Got a size big enough to go over my jeans for riding. They had coats as well made the same to match but I didn't check the price. The pantshave an elastic waistband with a draw string and the bottoms have several snaps so I can get them adjusted pretty tight around my boots.The only other options appeared to me made out ofsome sort of latex and certainly not breathable, not to mention what would happen if they so much as touched mypipes. I hope I don't need them but at least I have something now. Appreciate all the feedback.
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My brother had an innovative idea once while riding from Houston to Florida in the pouring rain...he pulled into a truck stop, bought a big tire innertube, cut it in half andended up withsome very waterproof chaps of sorts! His crotch still got wet, but his legs were as dry as could be!
Good find on your rain pants...those should work fine! Since we're blessed with eight months of rain in Western Oregon, I went ahead and sprung for some waterproof overpants from www.newenough.com (not affiliated)...they've done me very well for two years now and hardly any wear!
Have a fun trip!
Good find on your rain pants...those should work fine! Since we're blessed with eight months of rain in Western Oregon, I went ahead and sprung for some waterproof overpants from www.newenough.com (not affiliated)...they've done me very well for two years now and hardly any wear!
Have a fun trip!
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