help, it's too freakin hot! best gear for really hot weather

[Grio]

I usually just sweat it out, but when I can't stand it any longer:
Rev-it "air flow" gear.

I have the air force jacket.  Styling and fit is good, air flow is phenomenal, and the material is MUCH more abrasion resistant than other textiles.  Keep in mind, the textiles do not offer impact protection like leather does.  If I had an opportunity to buy hot weather gear again I would purchase a T-pro forcefield full upper (and lower) body armor and Rev-it outer garments, toss the Rev-it armor and wear the T-pro underneath.  I'd feel pretty well protected in that.

Also, look into some eveporative vests...or aerostich "evapadana".
It's hot and smoky here in the valley!

[hydra]

hey GG, thanks for the info. the Tpro stuff looks like some good quality gear. and the rev-it seems good too. that combo might just be the ticket. you might have to email me some pics though so i can really see, first hand, how good they fit...

my bike's my main form of transport so i'd want some gear i can change in and out of easily or comfy enough that i can hangout  with them on. back east, i had the same problems in the summer time but we'd only have spurts of extreme heat...

[Hank]

the problem with that is having to wash your passenger seat after every ride

Perhaps with my tongue.

Seriously though, your looking at something mesh if you really want something comfy in hot weather.  Its going to be about compromise.

[Grio]

my bike's my main form of transport so i'd want some gear i can change in and out of easily or comfy enough that i can hangout  with them on. back east, i had the same problems in the summer time but we'd only have spurts of extreme heat...

If you go with an aerostitch roadcrafter suit you could be fairly well protected one minute and presto! all civi'd out the next.  They perform well for all season comfort.
Never wash the "body bag" unitl you have a crusty ol'road dog thing going on: that's street cred.
You could have one made with a custom pocket for your radar detector. 


P.S.  Most folks 'round here know me as plain 'ol Grio

[moto]

I prefer the protection of fully perforated leathers over the mesh jackets.

I just bought a white Dainese Del Mar jacket that has a temperature control "bubble liner". On the road it has as much air flow as my Mesh jacket. I'm using a T pro back protector insert in it now--but I'm going to try a ventilated Dainese back protector next weekend to see if it makes a difference.

-M

[Grio]

I just bought a white Dainese Del Mar jacket that has a temperature control "bubble liner".

You're just mean, Moto...I'm sure that aren't making that cool stuff in my size.

[hydra]

P.S.  Most folks 'round here know me as plain 'ol Grio

ok Grio.

[DoubleEagle]

I'm sure they've thought of this, but have you had a cat scan of your hypothalmus?
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It's hard to say for sure . I've had so many CT scans. One theory that a couple of Doctors seem to lend creedence to is a reaction due to Meds I have to take. Trycyclics, Hypertensives, Migraine Prophylaxis, Arthritis Meds, & SSRIs.

I'll look into the Hypothalmus issue.

[DoubleEagle]

You could try the old put wet towel around your neck, see if that makes you more comfortable. i sweat at any temp above 70degrees too even if im just standing in the shade, but the heat stroke symptoms sounds like it kills the fun.

To a great extent it can and does . Sometimes I think that's one reason why I like to ride so fast. It keeps me much cooler .

[DoubleEagle]

what about that back brace thing bohn makes?
http://bohnarmor.com/catalog/proddetail.php?prod=KC28W

that MIGHT help you some, I know when it gets really hot I will drop ice cubes in the skin tight UA shirts I wear.

One day I put those blue plastic blocks that you put in the freezer and then in a cooler , well I put a couple of them in a heating pad cover and put them in between my back and my BMW Back Protector. Kinda , sorta worked but only for my back . I need something for my head I think and then I would be ok.

[DoubleEagle]

Perf'ed leather.  It's routinely over 100°F here in NC too.

I wear Dainese Perfed leather Jackets and pants and Perfed Apine* SMX Plus Racing boots but my feet don't usually bother me much. Either a Shoei X-11 or Arai Corsair or Quamtum 2 Helmets generally and they vent very well.

[hydra]

hey doubleeagle, how's your ribs? aren't they still healing or are they better now?

[DoubleEagle]

hey doubleeagle, how's your ribs? aren't they still healing or are they better now?

I'd say I'm about 85% of where I was before my crash and Thoracotamy. I still have pain when I do certain movements but less and less each day . I imagine that I will always have some discomfort . I only have about 1/2 the lung capacity that I used to . I don't know if that will change.

I got the ok from the Surgeon a week ago this past Wednesday to beable to ride. Thanks for asking Hydra. (I've ridden 3 times and I'm trying to ride slower and safer !)

[DucPete]

I was out on a ride a couple weeks ago into South Carolina and it was up to about 103.  Usually when it's going to be that hot I just wont ride.  But when i do I'll usually ditch my usual Vanson Perfed and go with a tex jacket with one of those moisture vests.  I was actually pretty surprised at how much it cooled me down when moving.  When stopped I started pouring sweat.  I'd wear it with the vanson, but I worry about the moisture and leather. 

Europeans generally wouldn't have quite the issue we have in the south east and south west US, with some exceptions of course.  What about the Aussies?  Especially those in Brisbane and north.  What do you guys wear in the summer?  er...  winter.  And how does Santa land on your roof when there's no snow and it's hot out?

[psycledelic]

I have been really pleased with my Scorpion Cool Rod Jacket.  It's not leather, but is well padded and is pretty solid in the shoulder, elbow area.  All of the mesh is in the panels.  Fits really well and lets a lot of air through.