Moto pants, better airflow?

[nzspokes]

Is there a brand or model of Moto Pants that has better airflow?

I dont regulate heat well so need to try and cool down when riding.

[Akzle]

drill some holes in them for ventilation, and, yknow, speed holes.

[takitimu]

Is there a brand or model of Moto Pants that has better airflow?

I dont regulate heat well so need to try and cool down when riding.

Yep, you might have to order form the US, but fly kinetic mesh is one line, Klim have mojave line, I'v no doubt there are others.

Don't forget the jersey, you'd be surprised how much difference a vented jersey makes.

[nzspokes]

Yep, you might have to order form the US, but fly kinetic mesh is one line, Klim have mojave line, I'v no doubt there are others.

Don't forget the jersey, you'd be surprised how much difference a vented jersey makes.

Vented jersey? Didnt know there was such a thing. Will look out for them. Cheers.

[nzspokes]

The more I look on websites the more it looks like I will need to import something.

[BMWST?]

The more I look on websites the more it looks like I will need to import something.

when you say moto you dont mean moto x do you? That is why someone mentioned a Jersey??

[nzmikey]

Is there a brand or model of Moto Pants that has better airflow?

I dont regulate heat well so need to try and cool down when riding.

GO FASTER!!!

works for me .... until I found the tree :killingme

[nzspokes]

when you say moto you dont mean moto x do you? That is why someone mentioned a Jersey??

Yes, which is why I posted it in offroad.

[nzspokes]

GO FASTER!!!

works for me .... until I found the tree :killingme

Well yes but I tend to ride in places of little wind and lots of trees. I have a problem with temperature so more air the better. But found a nice Oneal jersey at treads but need a bigger size to go over my armor which they will get in for me. Will see if this helps.

[nzmikey]

Well yes but I tend to ride in places of little wind and lots of trees. I have a problem with temperature so more air the better. But found a nice Oneal jersey at treads but need a bigger size to go over my armor which they will get in for me. Will see if this helps.

It's a start I spose

[nzspokes]

It's a start I spose

Well yeah, may start looking out for a vented helmet as well.

[scratcher]

started out with body armour,overheated all the time, swapped to a roost protector and a lot more caution,works well.

[nzspokes]

started out with body armour,overheated all the time, swapped to a roost protector and a lot more caution,works well.

Fair call, but I fall off a lot. Speed a lot higher than skill. And the armour has saved me some injuries. I had a roost protector before which didnt work.

[BMWST?]

Yes, which is why I posted it in offroad.

ahh never noticed that just click "new posts" and sctroll down

[george formby]

:weep:
A man posts a question about getting good air flow through his trousers & not a single bite. Bloody shameful, KB has snuffed it, ceased to be, devoid of life.

Maaaaaaate! MX boots, knee guards & stubbies. Done. Looks damn hot, too.

[jimmy 2006]

i would ask what helmet you use before you start looking at pants for airflow.

changing to a high airflow, light weight helmet will make a huge difference if you don't have one already.

[nzspokes]

i would ask what helmet you use before you start looking at pants for airflow.

changing to a high airflow, light weight helmet will make a huge difference if you don't have one already.

I has a cheap shit helmet. That I hope to change soon. But in saying that its has vents of sorts. I would tell you the brand, but its to far to walk.

[nzspokes]

:weep:
A man posts a question about getting good air flow through his trousers & not a single bite. Bloody shameful, KB has snuffed it, ceased to be, devoid of life.

Maaaaaaate! MX boots, knee guards & stubbies. Done. Looks damn hot, too.

When I started riding it was in MTB shorts with knee pads and MX boots, I was the cutting edge of style on my 82 XR200.

Kinda wish I still had the XR, gotta a mate that wants to come out but his TS185 may not cope.

[jimmy 2006]

I has a cheap shit helmet. That I hope to change soon. But in saying that its has vents of sorts. I would tell you the brand, but its to far to walk.

i bet its a piece of shit then and thats why your overheating.

with the airoh distributer dissapearing the helmets are going cheap. this is a brilliant helmet http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/helmets-clothing-footwear/helmets/auction-653695344.htm

that or a Bell moto 9

[300weatherby]

Is there a brand or model of Moto Pants that has better airflow?

I dont regulate heat well so need to try and cool down when riding.

Shorts and crocks, job done!

[nzspokes]

i bet its a piece of shit then and thats why your overheating.

with the airoh distributer dissapearing the helmets are going cheap. this is a brilliant helmet http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/helmets-clothing-footwear/helmets/auction-653695344.htm

that or a Bell moto 9

I tried them on at a sale they had, they dont fit my nut. Im looking at a Fox one at the moment.

[ktm84mxc]

Best to rock up to Cycletreads and try on a few skid lids they always seem to have plenty on sale at run out prices.
You could just wear a ballistic suite without the shirt over it and a singlet under it to hide the man boobs.

[Crisis management]

I don't know if there is any good solution to overheating, forestry riding is no wind, slowish and hot work, I always sweat bucketloads but just keep drinking (camelback) as well as making sure I drink a lot before I go riding. I won't ride without a pressure suit & jersey, it's too easy to do damage in that environment so have always assumed it was going to be hot.

Have a good look at your fluid intake and try increasing that hugely, just to get another arquement started, all I drink is water with a small amount of salt added. :bleh:

[Jay GTI]

Have a good look at your fluid intake and try increasing that hugely, just to get another arquement started, all I drink is water with a small amount of salt added. :bleh:

I was told to stop adding salt to water (my brother used to do while he was chef'ing), here's a good link as to why.

http://www.wanterfall.com/Travel-Health/Oral-Rehydration.htm

I now add rehydration powder that is intended for dairrhoea sufferers to my water supply, works a treat and isn't expensive.

[gwynfryn]

I know a couple of guys who run ultra marathons and who have seen dietitians. The advice they got was to simply add a little salt (if you can taste it its too much) to a diluted cordial such as raro.
Much cheaper than buying sports drinks.

My problem is trying to drink while riding!

[nzspokes]

I don't know if there is any good solution to overheating, forestry riding is no wind, slowish and hot work, I always sweat bucketloads but just keep drinking (camelback) as well as making sure I drink a lot before I go riding. I won't ride without a pressure suit & jersey, it's too easy to do damage in that environment so have always assumed it was going to be hot.

Have a good look at your fluid intake and try increasing that hugely, just to get another arquement started, all I drink is water with a small amount of salt added. :bleh:

I use a Camelback and use some leppin product foe electrolytes. I try to run at 700mm per hour which I used to do when cycle racing.

But I do overheat fast so looking for all best options to help.

Losing 20kg wouldnt frigging hurt either. Which Im working on.

[Crisis management]

I was told to stop adding salt to water (my brother used to do while he was chef'ing), here's a good link as to why.

http://www.wanterfall.com/Travel-Health/Oral-Rehydration.htm

I now add rehydration powder that is intended for dairrhoea sufferers to my water supply, works a treat and isn't expensive.

Good links thanks for that... see below


I know a couple of guys who run ultra marathons and who have seen dietitians. The advice they got was to simply add a little salt (if you can taste it its too much) to a diluted cordial such as raro.
Much cheaper than buying sports drinks.

My problem is trying to drink while riding!

This is what I do, add a pinch of salt to a litre or so. However, now that Jay has supplied some empirical (big word for today!) information I will have a bit of a try out of different mixtures.

I will say quite clearly, I am not a fan of gatorate, poweraid or it's like, that sugary shit is a con.

Something to consider, maintaining a race pace (which is what a good trail rider does) is a huge physical strain and should be considered seriously, get fit, ride a fast pace and enjoy the day!

[nzspokes]

I will say quite clearly, I am not a fan of gatorate, poweraid or it's like, that sugary shit is a con.



Agreed, that stuff is nasty.

[Jay GTI]

Good links thanks for that... see below



This is what I do, add a pinch of salt to a litre or so. However, now that Jay has supplied some empirical (big word for today!) information I will have a bit of a try out of different mixtures.

I will say quite clearly, I am not a fan of gatorate, poweraid or it's like, that sugary shit is a con.

Something to consider, maintaining a race pace (which is what a good trail rider does) is a huge physical strain and should be considered seriously, get fit, ride a fast pace and enjoy the day!

Completely agree, have been told the various "....ades" are about as effective as a can of coke for rehydration, waaaay too much sugar and feck all electrolytes/salts. Seems we're on the same page with the fluids.

Also in agreement with the fitness, the biggest impact on my riding was by a long way losing weight and properly working on my fitness. Getting my shit together so I can go racing meant I've lost 14kg and really stepped up my fitness. I can't begin to explain how much easier riding is without the ballast.

[nzspokes]

I was told to stop adding salt to water (my brother used to do while he was chef'ing), here's a good link as to why.

http://www.wanterfall.com/Travel-Health/Oral-Rehydration.htm

I now add rehydration powder that is intended for dairrhoea sufferers to my water supply, works a treat and isn't expensive.

Thanks for that, great read.

Does the mix have much of a taste?

[Jay GTI]

Thanks for that, great read.

Does the mix have much of a taste?

Not really, you know it's not just water but there's no strong, standout flavour to it.

[Blagger]

These are scans of a hunting article on fluid replacement

http://floccinaucinihilipification.tumblr.com/search/hydration

I make this stuff up regularly and it is good