What knickers to wear?

**ducatijim** · 9th February 2009, 09:56

Can I wade in here?

(ps...fab read!!!)

No, really, I know 'noothink' bout womens nether regions.....but use myself a brand called 'Under Armor'....they make purpose designed hi-tech 'knickers' for those of us who play hard and need some help!

They are available in mens and ladies, but most importantly, are designed for EITHER hot weather or cold(ie seperate items for each season)

They work for blokes...all I wore for 60 very hot days ridin round north Australia in 35'+ heat for 100's km each day. Good for blokes, all I can say!!( yes, I am aware there are some small anatomical differances, even though I am no expert!)

Just trying to help...don't flame me

**Her_C4** · 9th February 2009, 09:57

Originally Posted by Trudes

I used to swear by g-strings, but then wore boy-leg knickers on the bike one day and much prefer those, plus, if you fall off and end up having to have your leathers removed or cut off you in an ambulance with everyone trying to get a look and take pics, it's best to be wearing a bit more than a piece of floss on your arse.

I wear lycra shorts under my bike gear for three reasons.

1. If I have an accident i am decently covered whike they cut off my pants (and it DID happen - phew!)

2. If it is hot in my gear, I can take off my bike pants and not look out of place (not a great look for me, but if i am THAT hot I don't care

)

3. Comfort - nothing beats it.

**prettybillie** · 9th February 2009, 09:58

Originally Posted by ducatijim

Can I wade in here?

(ps...fab read!!!)

No, really, I know 'noothink' bout womens nether regions.....but use myself a brand called 'Under Armor'....they make purpose designed hi-tech 'knickers' for those of us who play hard and need some help!

They are available in mens and ladies, but most importantly, are designed for EITHER hot weather or cold(ie seperate items for each season)

They work for blokes...all I wore for 60 very hot days ridin round north Australia in 35'+ heat for 100's km each day. Good for blokes, all I can say!!( yes, I am aware there are some small anatomical differances, even though I am no expert!)

Just trying to help...don't flame me

Do you have a website link???????

**Scouse** · 9th February 2009, 10:05

Originally Posted by klingon

Cotton is the biz! Or silk (pure silk, not just a silky-feel artificial fibre). Or, believe it or not, BAMBOO! Yep, bamboo knickers are absolutely brilliantly soft and comfy, keep the sweat away from your body and stay fresh all day! Bamboo socks are great too.

http://www.nznature.co.nz/product/bamboo-lo-rise-brief

As for the style, I find plain briefs the most comfy. The plainer the cut the better - avoids seams or lacy inserts irritating your skin.

Gee I thought bamboo would have splinterd yer flaps

**klingon** · 9th February 2009, 10:06

Originally Posted by Blossom

bling sent...undies staying here you perve...

I think the crasher may find this on his list of most-blinged posts ever. We'd better make sure he doesn't get encouraged to stick his pervy nose into all our girlie threads!

**Crasherfromwayback** · 9th February 2009, 10:06

Originally Posted by MsKABC

Would you like them washed first? Coz if not, then I suspect you have very few scientific intentions at all

PM your address....NOT!

10 points for effort though

Originally Posted by Blossom

bling sent...undies staying here you perve...

I cannot believe you ladies think my intentions are anything but honerable!

**MsKABC** · 9th February 2009, 10:07

Originally Posted by Scouse

Gee I thought bamboo would have splinterd yer flaps

Yeah, just like wearing hemp will get you high

**Kittyhawk** · 9th February 2009, 10:09

Cotton is good.

Keep yourself lubed while riding, let juices flow but not into your boots, squishy socks arent cool.

For me it depends on the riding temperature. If its hot, sweat absorbtion material, if its cold long johns etc.

**MsKABC** · 9th February 2009, 10:09

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

I cannot believe you ladies think my intentions are anything but honerable!

My sincerest apologies for doubting you CFWB, I stand corrected

**prettybillie** · 9th February 2009, 10:12

Originally Posted by MsKABC

Yeah, just like wearing hemp will get you high

High, splintered flaps.....sounds almost fun a little bit

**ducatijim** · 9th February 2009, 10:13

Originally Posted by prettybillie

Do you have a website link???????

Try this:

http://www.underarmour.com/shop/nz/en/

I had no: sweating/chaffing/excess odour, had 2 pair, washed every 3-4 days with either- river-basin-machine, whatever was available, dryed real quick( not that surprising really!!).

Definately my choice for any ridin, as a bloke thou!!!

**Gwinch** · 9th February 2009, 10:15

Interesting read seeing as I had similar problems at Pukekohe on the weekend sitting around in the heat in full leathers waiting for races. As I'm quite inclined to bouts of exercise I have a set of full length compressions for both my top and bottom half in the form of Sports Skins - http://www.skins.net/nz/en/Products/...chnology/sport - and for the more female demographic - http://www.skins.net/nz/en/Products/...Technology/she

I highly recommend these if you're willing to fork out the dosh. For comfort they're second to none as they regulate body temperature, greatly reduce muscle fatigue and don't retain sweat as they dry off extremely quickly not to mention that chafing is non-existant. I'm not quite sure where the sweat goes but it certainly doesn't go on my leathers as even after being tortured in the heat my gear slips right off without any trouble at all whereas when I went without the sweat on my skin would grab and just be a great nuisance.