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What do boardsies wear in persistent rain?

  • 27-08-2014 1:11pm
    #1
    outfox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 942 ✭✭✭


    On another thread, I mentioned that I wear one of those fold away rain jackets when it's raining. Another poster (thekooman) mentioned that he wears a gilet and arm warmers. I'd never considered this option for persistent rain (say several hours of rain). Would a gilet and arm warmers be better? Other boardsies experience would be appreciated.


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  • #2
    GreeBo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,253 ✭✭✭✭GreeBo


    somewhat related, but I find a underarmour type baselayer and a sleaveless gilet are fine to play golf in. The top is skintight so acts like a wetsuit.


  • #3
    Tenzor07
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,999 ✭✭✭Tenzor07


    A Car... ;)


  • #4
    nak
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,538 ✭✭✭nak


    Rain jacket for me unless it's really warm.


  • #5
    barry75
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 664 ✭✭✭barry75


    http://www.bike-discount.de/en/buy/hydro-h2o-jacket-2893/wg_id-1743

    http://www.bike-discount.de/en/buy/hydro-h2o-bib-tight-2881/wg_id-1736

    I am wearing this Mavic H20 jacket and H20 bib tight with waterproof overshoes with a short sleeved base layer for return trip home from work 50km it promised wet and windy here later


  • #6
    rp
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    When its warm (like now), the minimum: shorts & top, SPD sandals.


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  • #7
    scott.s
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 171 ✭✭scott.s


    I generally wear a Castelli Gabba (shortsleeve) and a set of their Nanoflex arm warmers. I find that 99% of the rain doesn't get through.

    I can also take off the arm warmers if it heats up later in the ride


  • #8
    thekooman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,221 ✭✭✭thekooman


    scott.s wrote: »
    I generally wear a Castelli Gabba (shortsleeve) and a set of their Nanoflex arm warmers. I find that 99% of the rain doesn't get through.

    I can also take off the arm warmers if it heats up later in the ride

    i got a Gabba SS since the Wicklow 200 but it would have been ideal with arm warmers and my neoprene gloves that day. everyone had the boil in the bag jackets which act as a parachute if not fitted or closed properly. i had the Pocket Rocket with me but my buddy used it after the zip in his jacket gave way.


  • #9
    thekooman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,221 ✭✭✭thekooman


    outfox wrote: »
    On another thread, I mentioned that I wear one of those fold away rain jackets when it's raining. Another poster (thekooman) mentioned that he wears a gilet and arm warmers. I'd never considered this option for persistent rain (say several hours of rain). Would a gilet and arm warmers be better? Other boardsies experience would be appreciated.

    it would need to be 12/13 degrees + to go with this option. any colder and you'd be better with something like this: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-eq25-waterproof-cycling-jacket/


  • #10
    victorcarrera
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,059 ✭✭✭victorcarrera


    outfox wrote: »
    ... for (say several hours of rain). ....

    It depends. For example I would wear an extra thermal layer for every 5 degrees below 15C. It also depends on how hard you are working, what and how much you are consuming for those hours and if you don't get it right you can freeze in the last hour on a 15C+ very wet and possibly windy day.
    Be prepared for the worst!!! Thats all IMO.


  • #11
    Darkglasses
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,526 ✭✭✭✭Darkglasses


    Slippers :o


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  • #12
    catastrophy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 378 ✭✭catastrophy


    I tend to dress for the temperature and just take my soaking... hot shower afterwards. Come to think of it, the only waterproof gear I own is overshoes.


  • #13
    Borderfox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,263 ✭✭✭✭Borderfox


    Go out in your pelt, totally waterproof :-)


  • #14
    Ole Rodrigo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,013 ✭✭✭Ole Rodrigo


    Seriously thinking of one of these for the commute - with proper mudguards.

    images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRG6NziX2Aux7NaJ2XgWjJ8DQWaZf9Lma-Z-LnFng9fPA1I4ooJ


  • #15
    triggermortis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,684 ✭✭✭triggermortis


    I've seen people in Maarstricht cycling and holding umbrellas


  • #16
    rollingscone
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,478 ✭✭✭rollingscone


    I usually wear soaking wet clothes.


  • #17
    Plasid
    Registered Users Posts: 99 ✭✭Plasid


    More and warmer Base layers in winter with waterproof overshoes and gloves, don't find I need more or I just overheat... Summer = skin (or as much as I can get away with)


  • #18
    rp
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    triggermortis wrote: »
    I've seen people in Maarstricht cycling and holding umbrellas
    Now, a common sight in Dublin, too.


  • #19
    dvntie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 777 ✭✭✭dvntie


    ror_74 wrote: »
    Seriously thinking of one of these for the commute - with proper mudguards.

    images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRG6NziX2Aux7NaJ2XgWjJ8DQWaZf9Lma-Z-LnFng9fPA1I4ooJ

    No
    Just no


  • #20
    gzoladz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,201 ✭✭✭gzoladz


    I have a poncho for commuting. I used it too when I did he the Royal Canal e2e and ended up soaked, so took the plunge and bought Gore bike wear trousers and jacket.

    Offcourse, it hasn't rained while I cycle since so havent worn them yet.


  • #21
    RobFowl
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 11,668 Mod ✭✭✭✭RobFowl


    Most boardsies see the rain and go back to bed ;)


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  • #22
    rollingscone
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,478 ✭✭✭rollingscone


    RobFowl wrote: »
    Most boardsies see the rain and go back to bed ;)

    Haven't you got a Try-athlon to be running?

    Seriously though, for normal spins in wet weather I just wear a rainshell and worry about my most suffery bits - so neoprene socks and overshoes, neoprene gloves, and underarmour (chamois cream might actually be better) under the shorts to prevent wet chammy chafe.


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