Moto pants, better airflow?

[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]

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/moto...-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/moto...-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.

[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.

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-Hea...ehydration.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.

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-Hea...ehydration.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-Hea...ehydration.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?