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10-12-2009, 05:28 AM
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Cold weather Hat
I am bald. When the temperture drops, I need something on my head so that I stay warm. When riding in the cold, I need something that works VERY good. Stocking caps are OK, but they let too much air through at anything below 60* or so. Wind chill is a bitch.
I set out to find something that will keep my head warm and not be so bulky that I wouldn't be able to wear it under my helmet if I wanted to. I found such a thing. Outdoor research Peruvian Hat made from WindStopper material. Very lightweight, very thin...thinner than my stocking cap I usually wear when it starts getting chilly out. I wore it while riding to Lafayette yesterday, when we left, it was only about 32* outside. It only ever got up to about 45* all day long for me. Travelling at 65 MPH on the highway, my head never even got chilly, much less cold. For those looking for cold weather stuff, WindStopper provides their material to a bunch of different manufacturers for gloves, pants, shirts, jackets, and so on. <Click Here> If all their stuff performs as well as the hat that I wore, they look to be a great alternative to a lot of the heavier gear that we carry with us when getting into the cold. A shirt made of this stuff would easily allow you to just throw a sweatshirt over top of it and be incredibly warm while out riding. I will be trying other items made from their fabric, gloves in particular. The leather, insulated gloves I wore yesterday would keep my hands warm for approximately 10 miles at 45*, after that, my fingers would just ache from the cold for the next 30 miles until the next comfort stop. That by itself is enough to keep me from riding in the cold. Anyways. give their stuff a try, from what I have seen so far, it works great!
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10-12-2009, 06:40 AM
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My balaclava is made out of that stuff. It's amazing how well it works given how thin it is.
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10-12-2009, 07:28 AM
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We want a pic of Jennie's hat. With her in it.
Don't know why I didn't get one yesterday, dammit!
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10-12-2009, 08:32 AM
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Ya know they make this stuff for Handtools that you dip the handle into.
Its like a rubberized material that dries to the handle and allows for better grip. I'm certain they make a Big vat o that and you could just Spunky Dunk yer dome. You'd be good to go. I believe it comes in green as well.
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10-12-2009, 08:51 AM
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10-12-2009, 08:52 AM
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10-12-2009, 08:56 AM
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That only works for swimming.
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10-12-2009, 08:18 PM
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10-12-2009, 08:55 PM
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Optional accessory...
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10-13-2009, 04:44 AM
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Like a Boss. [img] [/img]Stinky pinky gulp and guzzle big rig snooze and stop. "History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid" - Gen Eisenhower.
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10-13-2009, 01:26 PM
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I managed to find a hat, buy it, and take more pics in the meantime.
You make me look all motivated and shit. I can't wait to wear it on a ride.
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Just another damn "Dave" Decidedly unpleasant, does not play well with others. Fluent in Pidgin Cigar Spanish. http://sherlynpopelka.net/ Revelation 19:11 And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. *Usual manly disclaimer applies, if applicable.
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10-13-2009, 01:36 PM
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