What is the best clothing to wear when it gets cold? Few companies make anything good for cold weather and I thought you guys, expecially the ones who ride in the snow, show know what is the best.
This is for all you guys riding in the cold.
Started by JoeyM, Jan 08 2003 08:46 PM
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Posted 08 January 2003 - 08:46 PM
What is the best clothing to wear when it gets cold? Few companies make anything good for cold weather and I thought you guys, expecially the ones who ride in the snow, show know what is the best.
Posted 08 January 2003 - 09:10 PM
It was 108.5 (41) here a day ago .... I was looking at riding in my jocks !
Posted 08 January 2003 - 10:01 PM
I have two enduro jackets that I wear when it gets cold. One is a Moose Racing XCR, and the other is a Acerbis Impact. Both jackets are very well designed. You can tell both companies did their homework when developing them. I would have to say that the Acerbis is a little bit warmer, but then again I have snowboarded with the Moose jacket (with a thermal top and t-shirt underneath). Both jackets are water proof which is a plus. If it's REALLY cold I have ridden with a sweat shirt underneath the jacket, but eventually will start to overheat when riding agressively. As for pants I have ridden with thermals under my pants and have stayed warm. A guy I know sometimes rides in insulated snowboarding pants and says that it works great and he stays warm, but I have never tried that approach. Usually for me, the only problem is my hands. Wearing MX gloves just doesn't cut it. Take a look at these: http://www.msracing.com/glwi.html I have not used them but have heard positive stuff about them. I believe MSR offers a selection of cold weather gear, but I have never owned any of their products. Maybe someone else on here has?
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Posted 09 January 2003 - 03:29 AM
When it is cold I ride with a Moose racing Jacket and shift pants. That way I can layer up. As for my hands I picked up a pair of Fox cold weather gloves. They are neoprene and are still thin enough to feel the controls.
Posted 09 January 2003 - 05:03 AM
When its cold here, I ride in O'Neal Apocalypse pants (the baggy ones) and wear a pair thick sweats underneath. Since the pants are baggy (and a size too big) everything (including my kneecups) fits great. I also wear a sweatshirt and an old Sinisalo enduro jacket. For gloves, I use my JoeRocket street gloves that are all leather. They keep out ALL wind and are designed for riding so they don't give me arm pump. Also, handguards will help shield the wind somewhat.
When it's really cold, I have one of those masks that cover your head down to your neck and have the opening for your face. It's thermal and blocks the wind and is thin enough to fit well in my helmet.
When it's really cold, I have one of those masks that cover your head down to your neck and have the opening for your face. It's thermal and blocks the wind and is thin enough to fit well in my helmet.
Posted 09 January 2003 - 05:50 AM
First, see the latest issue of Dirt Rider for an article from Dick Burleson on cold weather gear. It's actually quite long and informative.
Second, do not wear cotton! I also white water kayak and can tell you from seeing people go hypothermic on the river that cotton is a bad deal. It's not called "killer cotton" for nothing. Cotton holds moisture and keeps it close to the skin. Therfore if chilled it just keeps you cold. It has no insulating feature what so ever when wet.
My set up includes the following:
Patagonia Capilene t-shirt.
Thor or Moose micro-mesh jersey. For the most part all newer top level jerseys are made from wicking materials so you'll be safe.
Thor Wind Chill jersey if really cold. Fleece liner is hydrophobic as well.
Moose XCR skins. Long XCR skins if real cold.
Thor over the knee socks.
Thor or Moose pants. Core 5 or XCR.
Thor Wind Chill or Moose Monarch Pass gloves.
Thor Ride 2 jacket or Moose XCR jacket.
If really cold and wet I'll throw on a fleece vest or jacket for addtional insulation.
Plenty of no-fog or fog-free lens' on Smith goggles.
If it's unbearble I stay home and play the PS-2.
Kevin
motorep146@msn.com
Second, do not wear cotton! I also white water kayak and can tell you from seeing people go hypothermic on the river that cotton is a bad deal. It's not called "killer cotton" for nothing. Cotton holds moisture and keeps it close to the skin. Therfore if chilled it just keeps you cold. It has no insulating feature what so ever when wet.
My set up includes the following:
Patagonia Capilene t-shirt.
Thor or Moose micro-mesh jersey. For the most part all newer top level jerseys are made from wicking materials so you'll be safe.
Thor Wind Chill jersey if really cold. Fleece liner is hydrophobic as well.
Moose XCR skins. Long XCR skins if real cold.
Thor over the knee socks.
Thor or Moose pants. Core 5 or XCR.
Thor Wind Chill or Moose Monarch Pass gloves.
Thor Ride 2 jacket or Moose XCR jacket.
If really cold and wet I'll throw on a fleece vest or jacket for addtional insulation.
Plenty of no-fog or fog-free lens' on Smith goggles.
If it's unbearble I stay home and play the PS-2.
Kevin
motorep146@msn.com
Posted 09 January 2003 - 07:19 AM
A lot of posts on grip heaters. If you can warm your hands, layer with some polartec and keep your feet in dry boots, it makes the day nicer. Run a search on all forums with grip heaters. enduro engineering, symtec.com and a brand using 3 wires no heat resister are available. http://www.dual-star...ed_grip_kit.htm
Posted 10 January 2003 - 08:35 AM
O'Neal Apocalypse pants with warm sweats under. Gives you comfort and warmth. The outer shell of the pants reflects wind, cold, and water. Jacketwise, I go with a tee-shirt, valore sweat shirt, heavy windbreaker type jacket. I don't usually experience any problems with cold hands so I use my regular MX Gloves.
