Warm tip

[scumdog]

A bit like 'what worked and what didn't' thread but went for a ride yesterday in chilly post-frost weather, put on one of those puffy down filled jackets under my leather jacket - should have done it years ago, no draughts and toasty-warm, I recommend!:yes:

Not sure if I would advise it if you're going to get wet though.

[James Deuce]

Or a fleece lined Techno-Flex vest on the outside. It's waterfroof as well as an extra layer of insulation.

[McJim]

What a disappointment - when I saw the title to the thread I had thought women were involved...I've always found that's the best way to get a warm tip.

My leathers are quite a snug fit - I use the old Scottish technique of dressing in layers when cold...2 cotton T shirts 1 woollen slim jumper under my leather jacket.

I can see the benefits of your technique though Scumdog.

Mind you I've not experienced anything colder than 3 below since I got here (was once out on a mountain in Scotland in minus 33 - 2 cotton tees, 1 slim woolen jumper, 1 Arran knit woolen jumper, Ski-Jacket and gore tex over jacket was the combo I chose on that fine day)

[**R1**]

A bit like 'what worked and what didn't' thread but went for a ride yesterday in chilly post-frost weather, put on one of those puffy down filled jackets under my leather jacket - should have done it years ago, no draughts and toasty-warm, I recommend!:yes:

Not sure if I would advise it if you're going to get wet though.why dont you just buy a tractor with a cab??:nya:

[scumdog]

why dont you just buy a tractor with a cab??:nya:


Says the man with what appears to be half the sails and rigging of the Cutty Sark glued on the front of his bike to keep the wind from his delicate chest:nya:

[skelstar]

Yeah it is a good idea, but doing ANY form of exercise (walking, breathing) off your bike and you'll end up drenched in sweat. Not. Cool.

[scumdog]

I can see the benefits of your technique though Scumdog.

Mind you I've not experienced anything colder than 3 below since I got here (was once out on a mountain in Scotland in minus 33 - 2 cotton tees, 1 slim woolen jumper, 1 Arran knit woolen jumper, Ski-Jacket and gore tex over jacket was the combo I chose on that fine day)

Was minus 7 here yesterday morn, not sure what it was when CB and I set off.

[McJim]

Was minus 7 here yesterday morn, not sure what it was when CB and I set off.
Yeah, I've spent a few winter evenings down your neck of the woods - made me homesick when I saw that frost - wish I could find work in InverC!

[oldrider]

Yeah, I've spent a few winter evenings down your neck of the woods - made me homesick when I saw that frost - wish I could find work in InverC!
You can find "anything" in Invercargill, just ask for Tim, he'l see ya right! :blip:

[McJim]

You can find "anything" in Invercargill, just ask for Tim, he'l see ya right! :blip:
But I can't dance.....

[scumdog]

My leathers are quite a snug fit - I use the old Scottish technique of dressing in layers when cold...2 cotton T shirts 1 woollen slim jumper under my leather jacket.

I can see the benefits of your technique though Scumdog.

I did also have on a thick t-shirt, black chunky jersey, sleeveless denim jacket then the down jacket and leather jacket - and a polarfleece muff around my neck and my acknowledgement it was winter - a full-face helmet.

[sAsLEX]

Or a fleece lined Techno-Flex vest on the outside. It's waterfroof as well as an extra layer of insulation.


I make waterproof/windproof vests for only 1 dollar, in a range of colours as long as its black.

Ask Quasi he thinks they are the shizz!


Was thinking of getting a proper vest for over the toothpaste tube though, what about oilskin?

Got a link to that Jim2??? All I found where nut huggers searching technoflex

[Hitcher]

Happiness is a warm tip. And vice versa.

[James Deuce]

Got a link to that Jim2??? All I found where nut huggers searching technoflex

Lol. No I can;t find a web site. I'll ask the guys at RD1 on the weekend.

[sAsLEX]

Lol. No I can;t find a web site. I'll ask the guys at RD1 on the weekend.

I might stop trying to find it as this is the sort of site that comes up searching NZ http://www.adultzone.co.nz/cart1/index.php?act=viewCat&catId=6

[James Deuce]

It's Techniflex.

I done spelled it wrong.

http://www.uniform-centre.co.nz/13/group/152/page/1/style/3862/Techniflex+Overtrouser

It's not cheap, but it's the sort of thing that survives bike crashes, rather than balling up into a blob of melted plastic.

[wysper]

But I can't dance.....


neither can he...

neither can I, but at least there are no photos to prove it (afik :rockon: )

[Jsn]

I got a new Dririder jacket.. single warmest descision I've ever made.. used to wear 2 tshirts + jumer + polarfleece vest + leather jacket and I was still freezing.
With the new jacket I just wear a T under it and I have to take it off coz it's so hot. Or becuase i'm so hot.. *cough*

Anyway I reccomend everyone go and buy one.. they are a hell of a lot cheaper than leather stuff at only $250ish and they look kinda classy too :yes:

[sAsLEX]

It's Techniflex.

I done spelled it wrong.

http://www.uniform-centre.co.nz/13/group/152/page/1/style/3862/Techniflex+Overtrouser

It's not cheap, but it's the sort of thing that survives bike crashes, rather than balling up into a blob of melted plastic.


hmmm kinda expensive but a swandri oilskin vest is more, which I thought would be good, any opionions on oilskin?

[James Deuce]

hmmm kinda expensive but a swandri oilskin vest is more, which I thought would be good, any opionions on oilskin?

Bloody good - so long as you look after it. The Techniflex stuff just needs to be biffed in the washing machine from time to time.

[sAsLEX]

Bloody good - so long as you look after it. The Techniflex stuff just needs to be biffed in the washing machine from time to time.

Another question is your stuff and or the swandri NZ made?

[James Deuce]

Swandri just closed down and moved manufacturing to China. Surprise, surprise.

[sAsLEX]

Swandri just closed down and moved manufacturing to China. Surprise, surprise.


Yeah that was what I thought, a shame you think the govt could of invested in stuff like this instead of the black hole that is social welfare, it would of provided jobs as well.

They look a bit better than the other one you posted

<img src=http://www.swanndri.co.nz/productimages/SD0422.jpg>

THough I cant see why the polar fleece lined one is more than the wool lined one
http://www.swanndri.co.nz/default.aspx?T=5&P=16

[Hitcher]

Ahem... Swanndri has two "n"s.

[James Deuce]

They look a bit better than the other one you posted


Yes, they do. However, looking cool and freezing my tits off because I missed a patch when I was waterproofing my oilskin isn't my idea of fun.

[Bonez]

Normally wear a T-shirt with termal top (t-shirts stops the itching), skivvie (long neck), cheap polarfleece vest (long neck) then put on my lined leather jacket. If it gets too wet it's out with the "dayglo's" or oil skin coat depending on what I remember to pack. Neck warmer and beard help too.

Working in a cold concrete walled workshop on an airfeild with both roller doors open most of the day kinda conditions you to cooler riding though. Always carry a spare pair of gloves handy just in case.

[thehollowmen]

jebus

I must look like a total dork riding.

On the threat of rain on a commute to dunedin / christchurch I wear:

From inside out:
Underpants
Thermals (and two pairs of socks)
Tshirt
Polarflece top and scarf
Leather pants and jacket,
Nitrile gloves to keep my hands dry, leather gloves to keep them protected
Boots
and over that I put a snow suit

And I've got heated hand grips.
Admittedly I don't stop because if I did it would take me at least an hour to go to the bathroom.

Guess that's why I have been thinking of taking the screen off my bike :-D

[Wolf]

Normal winter riding I wear a quilted sleeveless vest under my Dririder jacket along with a long sleeved sweatshirt - usually good even in frosts - and will pile on thermal t-shirt or just a normal T-shirt as well if it starts lookng really cold. Really cold weather and the thermal under trousers see some use, my feet are normally quite warm in a medium-weight pair of woolen socks but I'll be breaking out the thermal socks and layering them on the trip to the Cold Kiwi.

My gloves are what really let me down - I've tried wearing Polyprop gloves under them and they're supposed to be waterproof and thinsulate lined but my hands get as cold as ice and start sending shooting needles of pain up my fingers.

I've found that knocking together a pair of fleece-lined waterproof mittens (I sewed some polar-fleece mittens into the inside of a pair of waterproof mittens with an extra couple of layers of polar fleece across the back of the hands) helped but they would be no use if I binned - they're not designed to take the brunt of a crash.

The biggest problem I have weather-wise is that I can't remove the quilted lining from my Dririders (Alpine) so I swelter in summer unless I keep moving at a brisk pace to keep the air flowing around me. Stop for the lights and it gets uncomfortable very quickly.

My jacket and leggings were certainly fine a few years back when I went through Ohakune during the skiiing season so I'm not expecting too much trouble on the Cold Kiwi.