COLD WEATHER RIDING

Re: COLD WEATHER RIDING

feeds@yuku.com (mktobob) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:14:53 GMT

I have never found a pair of gloves or mittens that have kept my hands warm. Other pieces of clothing...no problem. I was out on the tractor this morning at 5am blowing snow and it was -42 windchill. Everything was warm except for my hands. Bob

Re: COLD WEATHER RIDING

feeds@yuku.com (alepel) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 07:47:30 GMT

Don....those gloves are an interesting item. I was not aware of such a product, but they've got my attention. Two years ago while raking snow off of my roof my (gloved) finger tips became acutely painful after about 30 minutes of raking in bitter cold.

When I went into the house to warm my hands the pain increased tremendously. I knew that I could attribute this condition to my age and possibly a decrease in circulation. And because of it I restrict my activities in cold weather...

Re: COLD WEATHER RIDING

feeds@yuku.com (dynodon1) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:36:15 GMT

coming to this thread late, but about the hand warmers, my wife buys both "hand" warmers(too thick and too hot to be near skin, and no adhesive, but great if you can stick your hands in pockets for a few minutes) and, here is the winner: TOE warmers.

Thin, heat for about 6 hours when opened, have an adhesive strip and don't get super hot. Should work well for hands too, but you may still need something between them and skin.

I wear them on TOP of my socks at...

Re: COLD WEATHER RIDING

feeds@yuku.com (mktobob) — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 08:10:10 GMT

I had forgotten about this thread. It is one of the best ever. It sure would be fun to put together a "greatest hits" section. This one would definitely be included. All this talk about women's things and mannequins has peaked an interest.

Re: COLD WEATHER RIDING

feeds@yuku.com (mike2000t) — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 07:05:18 GMT

Has anyone tried to use mittens instead of gloves? I love to ride all year, but when the temp gets to 40 or below, my fingers get very cold. I have tried waterproof/windproof motorcycle gloves and thicker winter gloves with thinsulate in them, and they just don't do. I have even tried to use a thin pair of gloves under the thick... no dice. I have been looking at army surplus stores online for cold weather mittens and when the local one gets 'em in, I am going to give them a try. They...

Re: COLD WEATHER RIDING

feeds@yuku.com (alepel) — Mon, 10 Apr 2006 00:52:04 GMT

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I have a heated vest, which might seem a little wimpy to some but I would not do without it.

Vinne...you'll get no argument out of me. Whatever it takes to extend the riding season for you, if that's what you want, that's the way to go.

alepel

Re: COLD WEATHER RIDING

feeds@yuku.com (95vinnie) — Sun, 09 Apr 2006 19:19:44 GMT

Yesterday was my first ride of the season, there is still snow in the ditches. So it was a little chilly first thing in the morning. I have a heated vest, which might seem a little wimpy to some but I would not do without it. It is just wonderful in cooler weather. Leaning back, the warmth on the lower back is really nice. And easy to hook up to battery.
Makes the riding season longer as weather here in Canada can be a little cooler through Spring and Fall. I paid around $100.00 Can. and...

Re: COLD WEATHER RIDING

feeds@yuku.com (DaveFash) — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 16:34:13 GMT

You might want to turn this buggy around...
from bras and menstal pads...
back to TOURERS!!

Dave Fashenpour
Black Magic T
'98

Re: COLD WEATHER RIDING

feeds@yuku.com (Putz0999_nuked_for_import1175276112) — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 16:23:08 GMT

Marpesia,

I have never been too concerned about "shopping" in the womens section. With 4 daughters, I have bought almost everything from bra's to condoms to pads and birth control pills. My wife got a little excited one day when I walked down the row of bra models and squeezed them all, while describing which ones I liked and carrying on conversations with the headless torso's. (Kinda cold in here to be dressed that way, don'tcha think?? It's nothing to lose your head over. How...

Re: COLD WEATHER RIDING

feeds@yuku.com (Marpesia2) — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 07:19:02 GMT

Too funny, Marpesia.

I have a feeling you and I might get along just fine.

Thanks for the chuckles.

Putz

Just don't go and let yourself be thinking that I'm kidding about the enjoyment I get from seeing macho guys acting thoroughly uncomfortable and embarrased to be shopping the women's unmentionables, ya...

Re: COLD WEATHER RIDING

feeds@yuku.com (hombldr) — Mon, 27 Feb 2006 17:44:29 GMT

Any man that would refuse to look in the ladies intimates department for a product that would keep them warmer just ain't never been really cold yet. I learned that as a kid working as a driller on Dad's drill rigs and while I can't say that I was ever a "well digger in the Klondike", well digging in the Dakotas was plenty cold enough for me.

Lou

Re: COLD WEATHER RIDING

feeds@yuku.com (Putz0999_nuked_for_import1175276112) — Mon, 27 Feb 2006 16:25:28 GMT

Too funny, Marpesia.

I have a feeling you and I might get along just fine.

Thanks for the chuckles.

Putz

Re: COLD WEATHER RIDING

feeds@yuku.com (Marpesia2) — Sun, 26 Feb 2006 07:22:28 GMT

Pantyhose really do help! Buy them by the case!

I've seen those sporting goods store version hand warmers, but they just aren't the same. They aren't adhesive, and they usually seem to be thicker, so I tend to find them a bit too bulky for boots, and where they do fit, they shift and move around.

I suppose I do also get some sadistic enjoyment out of seeing macho guys walking really funny because their heat packs have shifted to the undersides or sides of their feet. But,...

Re: COLD WEATHER RIDING

feeds@yuku.com (bamaTrider) — Sat, 25 Feb 2006 22:05:26 GMT

OK, for those of you who don't know this and can stop laughing long enough to read this, you can buy a macho version of these heat pads at you local hunting supply store. They are called hand warmers and work pretty much in the same way. Don't go looking for these in the feminine department and spread the word to all your friends. We don't want any more guys scouting the womens section for these pads.

Re: COLD WEATHER RIDING

feeds@yuku.com (DaveFash) — Sat, 25 Feb 2006 19:17:26 GMT

I'm still thinking about the:

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I get a perverted wicked pleasure from having macho guys buying specialty feminine health care products

Maybe there is something to this...

Dave Fashenpour
Black Magic T
'98

Re: COLD WEATHER RIDING

feeds@yuku.com (alepel) — Sat, 25 Feb 2006 19:11:58 GMT

I have a comment....but I can't stop laughing to make it.

Re: COLD WEATHER RIDING

feeds@yuku.com (danbgt) — Sat, 25 Feb 2006 18:13:39 GMT

Come on Stan. Be a sport.

Dan

Re: COLD WEATHER RIDING

feeds@yuku.com (bamaTrider) — Sat, 25 Feb 2006 10:13:52 GMT

You know Marpesia, I have also heard that some hunters use pantyhose to help keep them warm. I always thought that they were just pullin my leg. It turns out that there is some truth to it. I think this is something that was started in Tenn.

Like the pads you talk about, I'll just have to take your word for it. I aint a wearin no pads or pantyhose to keep warm.

Stan

The BIKE is why we came, the PEOPLE is why we stay!