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Forum: Riding Gear 03-16-2008, 06:48 PM
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Posted By neebelung
KICK ASS!!!!!!

KICK ASS!!!!!!
Forum: Riding Gear 03-16-2008, 06:42 PM
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Posted By neebelung
Down here, it's a lifesaver (literally) on...

Down here, it's a lifesaver (literally) on beastly hot days.



:werd:

we got them for mountain biking, too, but found they work just as well for a long, hot summer ride.
Forum: Riding Gear 03-16-2008, 09:51 AM
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Posted By neebelung
:werd: Camelbacks are GREAT for long hot rides.

:werd: Camelbacks are GREAT for long hot rides.
Forum: Riding Gear 03-16-2008, 09:42 AM
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Posted By neebelung
I believe it's "Sweat dries faster than blood." ...

I believe it's "Sweat dries faster than blood." There's also "Gear is cooler than asphalt." :D And there's "If it's too hot to wear gear, it's too hot to ride."

Now matter how ya phrase it,...
Forum: Riding Gear 03-14-2008, 02:36 PM
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Posted By neebelung
A lot of people don't like it, and some people...

A lot of people don't like it, and some people ONLY wear it. Get what fits you well and makes you feel confident and safe.
Forum: Riding Gear 03-14-2008, 01:35 PM
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Posted By neebelung
Oh don't get me wrong - good textile DOES provide...

Oh don't get me wrong - good textile DOES provide good protection. There's a company called Aerostitch that makes these really nice once piece textile suits intended for touring. You'll see people...
Forum: Riding Gear 03-14-2008, 01:23 PM
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Posted By neebelung
when you're sitting, yeah, but when you're...

when you're sitting, yeah, but when you're moving, your body stays cooler in something that breathes, be it mesh, or vents.

You could always start with a well vented textile for your first...
Forum: Riding Gear 03-14-2008, 01:13 PM
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Posted By neebelung
Totally depends on the brand. I think typically...

Totally depends on the brand. I think typically mesh will be least expensive, textile in the middle, and leather the most expensive, but it's going to depends on the brand, and the armour.

Mesh...
Forum: Riding Gear 03-14-2008, 01:09 PM
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Posted By neebelung
Mesh is just that - you look at it and you can...

Mesh is just that - you look at it and you can see through it if you hold it up to light. And there are varying qualities - some will be tighter knit (smaller holes), which will give better...
Forum: Riding Gear 03-14-2008, 01:00 PM
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Posted By neebelung
Yes, but again, being realistic, you'll need one...

Yes, but again, being realistic, you'll need one here, esp in South Florida (between the heat and the traffic, you'd die if you tried to wear leather ALL the time). I've got two meshies actually...
Forum: Riding Gear 03-14-2008, 12:59 PM
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Posted By neebelung
generally the major manufacturer's gear colors...

generally the major manufacturer's gear colors tend to go with the basic bike colors - red, black, blue, Kawi green, yellow, gray.... then like I said, the girly colors are pink and blue.
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Forum: Riding Gear 03-14-2008, 12:57 PM
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Posted By neebelung
Icon does (sorry :lol: ), and then I know the Joe...

Icon does (sorry :lol: ), and then I know the Joe Rocket Phoenix 2.0 for ladies (mesh) comes in Purple (I have it in white and I LOVE it... it has three sliders across the back to get the waist and...
Forum: Riding Gear 03-14-2008, 12:57 PM
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Posted By neebelung
Just hit up every motorcycle dealership or shop...

Just hit up every motorcycle dealership or shop in your area. There's also a couple good places in Orlando and Daytona (I know that's a ways for you, but it might be worthwhile). There's Seminole...
Forum: Riding Gear 03-14-2008, 12:55 PM
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Posted By neebelung
Teknic, Alpinestars and Cortech all tend to have...

Teknic, Alpinestars and Cortech all tend to have more subtle styling, in basic colors (black, white, gray, red, blue). Really most ANY brand will have these colors, it's jsut that the bright stuff...
Forum: Riding Gear 03-14-2008, 12:52 PM
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Posted By neebelung
It's gotten better. Just keep shopping. I've...

It's gotten better. Just keep shopping. I've found Joe Rocket and Power Trip (same company, different labels) have ample boob room, but then they're good about having wasit and hip adjusters so you...
Forum: Riding Gear 03-14-2008, 12:51 PM
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Posted By neebelung
When ladies' gear first started becoming more...

When ladies' gear first started becoming more readily available, it was primarily offered in pink and baby blue. :puke: I can see both sides of this: I mean, if a girl's objection to wearing gear...
Forum: Riding Gear 03-14-2008, 12:48 PM
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Posted By neebelung
I think you'll have good luck with Alpinestars,...

I think you'll have good luck with Alpinestars, as it runs very small, AND comes in an XS. Their jackets are definitely petite-friendly.

You may want to look at brands that are sized like...
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