Re: Comfortable Riding Pants

["R+M Dorchester" <mad1@telusplanet.net>]

Hi there,

I find the Aussie coats are great if you're not racing.  They are warm and
water/wind proof and have lots of pockets for stuff.  The down side to them
is that they don't breathe very well and they are heavy, hence not good for
racing.   I live in northern Alberta and wear a short one with a light wool
jacket underneath all winter to ride and chore in and I always stay warm.
I have found that the newer coats don't have as much water proofing as they
used to, so you may have to re-proof your coat before you wear it if it's
new.  The two brands I have worn are Australian Outback and Koolah and I
like them both. Hope this helps.

Mary-Anne


>Walksgood ketchtropictramp@hotmail.com
>Also, what does one wear in cold wind/freezing rain conditions?
>I know I must layer, but after the silkies and woolies what does one pull
on?
>
>Is an Aussie-type great coatwith layers underneath a good choice for foul
weather?  Please keep in mind I am not an AERC or NATRC racer, just in the
saddle for very long hours, day after day after day...
>Thanks for your help
>Walksgood
>
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