Riding Gear / Luggage: Discussion of Helmets, Boots, Gloves, Leathers, Jackets, Pants, Back Protectors, Earplugs, Tank Bags, Tail Bags, Saddlebags, etc.
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10-06-2004, 2:13 AM
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| Riding year round... Ok...So I live in Vegas and I ride year round out here...I get by just fine with a textile jacket and some long johns when I go for rides...The thing is, the wind bites at my neck. When its 28 degrees its an ass kicker...Aside from the colllar on my textile jacket can anyone recommend some kind of gear to keep me covered? I'd rather stay as warm as possible this winter  |
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10-06-2004, 9:44 AM
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#2 | | Back From the Ashes!!
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| Re: Riding year round... Quote: |
Originally Posted by GonZilla Ok...So I live in Vegas and I ride year round out here...I get by just fine with a textile jacket and some long johns when I go for rides...The thing is, the wind bites at my neck. When its 28 degrees its an ass kicker...Aside from the colllar on my textile jacket can anyone recommend some kind of gear to keep me covered? I'd rather stay as warm as possible this winter  | Scarf or even a fleece kneck warmer (used to wear one religiously when I snowboarded)  |
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10-06-2004, 9:44 AM
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| Re: Riding year round... 28 degrees? Get a stitch, and a heated vest. |
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10-06-2004, 10:00 AM
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#4 | | Every ride a gift...
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| Re: Riding year round... I use the fleece neck warmer too. Works great, really cuts the wind chill factor. |
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10-06-2004, 12:56 PM
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Join Date: 06-07-2001 Location: Monterey, CA
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| Re: Riding year round... Get a Gerbing heated jacket liner. Had mine for 3 years now. Worth every penny. No matter what temp it is, I'm comfortable. With only a t-shirt under it. Just a lot more convenient to carry a single garmet instead of having to wear multiple layers. I wear mine under my leathers. |
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10-06-2004, 1:03 PM
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Join Date: 04-17-2002 Location: Cool, CA
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| Re: Riding year round... I'm a wimp. When it gets into the 30's I use an e-vest AND a fleece neck warmer. The neck warmer alone is nice when it's cool enough to "bite your neck" but not cold enough to turn on the vest. |
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10-06-2004, 1:05 PM
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Join Date: 06-07-2001 Location: Monterey, CA
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| Re: Riding year round... Quote: |
Originally Posted by dB I'm a wimp. When it gets into the 30's I use an e-vest AND a fleece neck warmer. The neck warmer alone is nice when it's cool enough to "bite your neck" but not cold enough to turn on the vest. | Hell I use my e-jacket when it's in the 50s around here.  The high humidity (only when it's cold) area this is makes it feel a lot colder than it really is. |
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10-06-2004, 1:13 PM
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| Re: Riding year round... Quote: |
Originally Posted by EatnAsphalt The high humidity (only when it's cold) area this is makes it feel a lot colder than it really is. | Yeah, that makes a big difference. It's usually pretty dry here. I've had some cold rides in the Santa Cruz mountains during early Summer.  |
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10-06-2004, 1:21 PM
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| Re: Riding year round... GonZilla, here's the neck warmer I have: Turtle Fur
You can get them at REI, Sports Authority, Sport Chalet...and I think I got mine at Cycle Gear.
Last edited by dB : 10-06-2004 at 1:21 PM.
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10-06-2004, 1:53 PM
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#10 | | Back From the Ashes!!
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Originally Posted by dB GonZilla, here's the neck warmer I have: Turtle Fur
You can get them at REI, Sports Authority, Sport Chalet...and I think I got mine at Cycle Gear. | Thats the one I use
I also have one that has a little elastic at the bottom which is nice cause it makes a little seal almost |
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10-06-2004, 3:37 PM
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| Re: Riding year round... Quote: |
Originally Posted by dB GonZilla, here's the neck warmer I have: Turtle Fur
You can get them at REI, Sports Authority, Sport Chalet...and I think I got mine at Cycle Gear. | Turtle Furs are a skiers/boarders best friend! 
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10-06-2004, 3:46 PM
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| Re: Riding year round... Quote: |
Originally Posted by GonZilla Ok...So I live in Vegas and I ride year round out here...I get by just fine with a textile jacket and some long johns when I go for rides...The thing is, the wind bites at my neck. When its 28 degrees its an ass kicker...Aside from the colllar on my textile jacket can anyone recommend some kind of gear to keep me covered? I'd rather stay as warm as possible this winter  | He used the words winter and Las Vegas in the same sentence.  |
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10-06-2004, 3:50 PM
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| Re: Riding year round... I had no idea it got that cold in Vegas
Another  for the Turtle Fur |
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10-06-2004, 3:54 PM
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#14 | | Back From the Ashes!!
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| Re: Riding year round... Quote: |
Originally Posted by OSIRIS I had no idea it got that cold in Vegas
Another  for the Turtle Fur | Good point
Could be pulling our leg and giving celcius which is something like 82 far. |
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10-06-2004, 4:12 PM
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#15 | | Mr. Brownstone
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| Re: Riding year round... Vegas can in fact get fairly cold, and does see snow on occasion. However, the cold there doesn't compare to true winter wonderlands.
But what do I know, not being a part of the 'snow belt' and all. We never get any snow or cold temps. |
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10-07-2004, 4:25 AM
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Join Date: 08-20-2004 Location: Murdapolis
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| Re: Riding year round... Quote: |
Originally Posted by BDA116 Vegas can in fact get fairly cold, and does see snow on occasion. However, the cold there doesn't compare to true winter wonderlands.
But what do I know, not being a part of the 'snow belt' and all. We never get any snow or cold temps. |
Well Im from MN...I know how winter is...So, when it does get cold in Vegas, Im not referring to it as winter time, just the winter months...We do have a mountain that I snowboard on about 45 minutes away  |
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10-07-2004, 10:49 AM
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#17 | | Mr. Brownstone
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| Re: Riding year round... Quote: |
Originally Posted by GonZilla Well Im from MN...I know how winter is...So, when it does get cold in Vegas, Im not referring to it as winter time, just the winter months...We do have a mountain that I snowboard on about 45 minutes away  | Mt.Charleston. The skiing there isn't all that bad, either. |
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10-08-2004, 12:24 AM
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| Re: Riding year round... Quote: |
Originally Posted by BDA116 Mt.Charleston. The skiing there isn't all that bad, either. | I prefer to board, but the hill is nice for as close as it is! |
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10-08-2004, 1:03 AM
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Join Date: 07-02-2002 Location: TX
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| Re: Riding year round... Quote: |
Originally Posted by dB GonZilla, here's the neck warmer I have: Turtle Fur
You can get them at REI, Sports Authority, Sport Chalet...and I think I got mine at Cycle Gear. Quote: |
Originally Posted by TGZ13 Thats the one I use
I also have one that has a little elastic at the bottom which is nice cause it makes a little seal almost | | Yep, it's the one I use too. |
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10-08-2004, 9:39 PM
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| Re: Riding year round... Quote: |
Originally Posted by Northy Yep, it's the one I use too. |
Ill prolly pick one of those up...
As far as gloves I wanted some new ones for the cooler months since my paws get a little chilly when I wear my leather gloves on longer rides...
For the price I think: http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/33-JR04-3
Any other ideas? |
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10-08-2004, 9:45 PM
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| Re: Riding year round... These ---------> A-Star Storm
Or these -------> A-Star WR-1 |
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10-12-2004, 5:33 AM
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| Re: Riding year round... Quote: |
Originally Posted by Northy |
Do you use those? I would like a product feedback if you do...  |
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10-12-2004, 10:46 AM
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Join Date: 09-12-2003 Location: Tucson,AZ
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| Re: Riding year round... Quote: |
Originally Posted by Red Rider Turtle Furs are a skiers/boarders best friend!  |
Don't forget snowmobilers best friend also. I use it a lot here in the winter months in the mornings. Most of the time I just wear my nomax balaklava.
Dano |
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10-12-2004, 11:18 AM
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#24 | | Team Visa Racing
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| Re: Riding year round... Or you could go with a Headless Hoodlum. I got one and its soft and warm. Hoodlumsgear
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