Windproof gear

[stogiepuffer]

Got a question. When I leave for work in the mornings it is in the low forties but after work it is getting in the sixties and seventies. I keep my chest and upper body warm with my jacket and liner then going home the liner goes in the saddlebag. Does anyone have a suggestion for some windproof pants that aren't hugely bulky or that cost less than the kings ransom they want for some of the gear I've seen lately? I just want something that will block the wind and I can layer underneath as need be. Thanks in advance for any suggestions, etc.

[taosports]

I have a pair of Revit Sigma Thermal Underwear pants. They work great however they are expensive.
http://www.ascycles.com/detail.aspx?ID=44306

A cheaper solution and one I use when it's really cold out is a combination of the above, plus my regular pants with a windproof/waterproof overpant nylon shell. I always keep these in my bag in case of rain.
http://sierradesigns.com/mens.display.php?id=229

I also on occasion will pull out my bicycling gear. These knee warmers are compact, easy on and off and protect the thighs, knees and shins.
http://www.pearlizumi.com/product.php?m ... uct_id=517

Anyway, those work for me and aside from the Revit pants are relatively inexpensive.

[Lost Rider]

+1 Rev'it.
You could also just use some raingear type pants, if you just want to block the wind... You can find "motorcycle" raingear on ebay for $25 or so. I have a 2 piece that I bought on ebay that works good... in cool weather.

[Ves]

+1 Rev'it.
You could also just use some raingear type pants, if you just want to block the wind... You can find "motorcycle" raingear on ebay for $25 or so. I have a 2 piece that I bought on ebay that works good... in cool weather.

+1 on the Raingear. I discovered last year on a cold multi-day ride the raingear makes a huge difference in keeping out the cold.

[Dan-A]

Got a question. When I leave for work in the mornings it is in the low forties but after work it is getting in the sixties and seventies. I keep my chest and upper body warm with my jacket and liner then going home the liner goes in the saddlebag. Does anyone have a suggestion for some windproof pants that aren't hugely bulky or that cost less than the kings ransom they want for some of the gear I've seen lately? I just want something that will block the wind and I can layer underneath as need be. Thanks in advance for any suggestions, etc.

Chaps will work. Leather blocks the wind like no other. Some people do not like wearing them though.

[kay bill c]

Firstgear overpants are water proof and wind proof also come with a liner for really frigid days.I also have used rain pants with good luck if the temp is not low also my wife and i where out west in the mountains and it got cooler than we expected,found some $10 pull on hockey pants that did the job great at a local big box store. good luck your answer is out their

[icecave]

I took a depth breath and picked up the Rallye Pro Suite 2 last year. The idea being I wanted something for all weather conditions with body armor. Recently, we had strange weather day with a wide temperature swing, ~60 degrees. I started the day early with 30 degrees on the temp gauge and headed out to Port Angeles, WA. The temperature increased to the low 50s while out on the pennisula. Back on the mainland, temperature rose into the high 80s and low 90s. The suit was configured with the liner and all vents closed. I didn't notice the temperature swing inside the suit. Later I, went to the gym to work out and came still "hot". I opened the vents on legs, jacket back and Aria helmet. Once I was rolling, the airflow through the suit (over the still installed liner) and helmet cooled me down. Feeling quite refreshed, I went on another adventure and didn't notice the mid 80 temperatures during the later afternoon.

[icecave]

By chance I got to tried out the safety feature of this jacket and pants during a training class: subject emergency braking and escape from >40 MPH. I left the bike at ~35 mph performing the classic high-side exit with the front brake locked on a training bike (non-ABS). My bad . The landing point on my shoulder is highlighted by the tear in the jacket. The rip is between the shoulder pad and back pad. I suspect the shoulder blade made contact with the 'hard' asphalt and possibly missed the padding. Second contact point was the hip, right on the plastic zip lock used to adjust the waist, that magic place where's there is no padding. Once on the ground, I rolled onto back and scrubbed off the remaining speed. No other damage, other than scuff marks from the sliding and paint scratch on helmet when I relaxed my neck.



Goodnews, I was able to walk away, ice my shoulder and then drive myself to the nearby emergency room for check up. Many hours later, numerous x-rays and catscan - I was diagnosised with a bruise big toe, broken shoulder blade, two cracked ribs (under the shoulder blade) and punctured lung with fluid. Weird thing was, this didn't really hurt, couple of Aleve and I was able to move my arm and limp around...that was 4 weeks ago.

Reminder, don't carry anything hard in your pockets unless you would like to get an impression made into your body e.g. my reading glasses case into my side.

[deilenberger]

Dan - talk about your realistic training classes.. I guess after the get-off they got to practice the "Crash Course for the Motorcyclist" (great class BTW - we had a session for all the NJ BMW clubs..)..

"Experience teaches you things you'd rather not learn.." - from someone.

[icecave]

...talk about your realistic training classes.. I guess after the get-off they got to practice the "Crash Course for the Motorcyclist" (great class BTW - we had a session for all the NJ BMW clubs..)...

As noted, another good reason to practice "crash course..." is the lack of traffic to further reinforce the d'oh factor involved here. The bike I was riding was back in service in ~30 minutes, requiring only a new instrument cluster which was the first point of contact for bike.

[Thinman]

I ordered these, but haven't had the chance to try them yet. The top works great though.

http://www.thermalshop.co.uk/innershell ... p-183.html

[parkec]

A little late in the season..

But I use Hardwear Windstopper vest. Available at your friend Outfitter Store or web site. Thin, fits easily under almost any jacket. Goretex is somehow envolved

opps Pants?? I just freeze my ballsoff

CP

[Caroanbill]

I used to commute in Canberra winters (temps down to - 5C / 23F ) and wore my PVC rainsuit. Good for about 20 minutes at 80-100km/h over wool suit pants, much onger and the cold would get in.

Wouldn't dream of it now: I never ride without amour on knees and hips.

Last sustained cold ride was 300 km at temps under 4C / 39F. OK with a thin merino wool long john under my Streetguard (Goretex with a mix kevlar and cordura fabric) - this combo is not hot until well over 20C / 68F.

[celticus]

On a cool misty might rain morning my Frog Toggs jacket makes alot of difference.
Mark

[MJB]

On a cool misty might rain morning my Frog Toggs jacket makes alot of difference.
Mark

Which "Frog Toggs" Jacket / Pants do you have?
Do you have the "Frog Leggs"?
I would like to know if they work?