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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 10:23 PM
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Always wait until I get really wet , makes getting the rain suit on more of a challenge.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 02:25 AM
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I tend to put the rain pants on when it looks like its gonna rain. Depending on the day and warmth... I never put the jacket on. But when I do, its usually to late.

Oh well at least I have it
 
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 03:11 AM
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Just cant stop till Im drownedI have Trogs does anyone have a rainsuit that breathes sure would be nice not to have to sweat every time!
 
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 04:02 AM
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I do my best to get it on just before when rain seems imminent... But you know how that goes. I watch the weather/doplar before I leave the house if any chance of rain.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 04:34 AM
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If it looks like i cant outrun the rain and i'm heading right into it,thats usually a good time for breakfast/lunch. bring my rain gear in with me and throw it on before i go back out,usually by that time i've had something to eat,the oil has had a chance to run off the roadway abit. or at least in my head i feel better about it doesnt always work out this way,but most the time i can stay dry enough to get the rain gear on before getting soaked
 
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 04:43 AM
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Starts to rain... Just go faster... After soaked to the bone - put on rain gear - ride 10 miles and it stops every time???
 
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 06:45 AM
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pull over,, mama and you prepare for the rain,,,,,,, get rollin again,,,,,, never feel a drop!!!!
happens everytime!
 
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 07:14 AM
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When I am certain it isgoing to rain, the gear goes on before I start
 
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Depends.If I am on the road for days, I am more likely to try to stay dry. If I am just out for a day ride and close to home, let it rain.....
 
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Old Feb 20, 2008 | 05:05 PM
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Hey bros
I try the out run thing most of the time. But the best breathable rain suit I've found is called frog togs. There water proof feel and breath like cotton and pack small. About 35-40 bucks

http://outdoorboss.com/Frogg_Page.html indaupeh
 
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