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Old 10-21-2010, 07:28 PM   #3
Water Warrior 2
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Squamish B.C Canada
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Re: What kind of gear do you wear?

Hmm, what do I have ?
Moto specific water proof riding boots. Tall so they protect as much shin as possible.
Pants. 1st pair were Joe Rocket 5.0 water proof, wind proof pants. Too hot for anything considered warm weather. 2nd, JR Alter Ego pants. Textile with removeable portions revealing mesh inserts. I threw the rain liner away.
Jackets. JR again. First was a textile jacket with no water proofing and a few vents. Came with an insulated vest. Second jacket is mesh that breathes quite well. Threw away the rain liner too.
Rain suit from a work wear house. This is my fav. Stops the wind, rain and covers the entire body if you are suddenly into cooler or rainy riding.
Gloves. JR insulated waterproof gloves that have been worn twice in 4 years. A good glove but I don't like them. Some kind of ventilated armored gloves bought this season and I keep for very hot temps. My fav glove are Red Wing gauntlets that have a light thinsulate lining and are extremely comfy and don't mind getting wet. No armor but the leather is good quality and would take some abuse.
Helmets. Have bought 4 in 5 years. HJC CL-14 was the first. Bought a cheaper make as a back-up a year later and took it back the next day. The label said it was already 5 years old. #3 was HJC something or other. It became my primary hat till the back-up expired and I tossed it. #3 became my back-up and my primary is now a flip face HJC CL-MAX. My next hat will be another flip face. All of my helmets have been full face/flip face.
Hearing protection. Yes that too. Foam ear plugs work well for me and the noise is lower and less fatiguing on a longer ride. Any ride out of this small town is a longer ride in my opinion.



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