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Re: [RC] What do you prefer for rain gear during a ride? - Becky Rohwer

 I have a full length oil skin duster, but find I don't wear it much.  I
find that mine is bulky and heavy.  It keeps dry well enough, but in a down
pour things are still going to get wet.  I've had mine for quite a long time
though.  Maybe some of the newer ones are better.  Mine is great for around
camp, but I just find it a little cumbersome for endurance type riding.
 Becky R. - Montana

 ----- Original Message ----- 
 From: <sharon1359@xxxxxxxxxxx>
 To: <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
 Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 11:12 AM
 Subject: [RC] What do you prefer for rain gear during a ride?


 > Once again, I am asking for the benefit of your collective years of
 > experience...
 >
 > I've been drooling over one of those lovely full-length oilskin dusters,
but
 > before I make the purchase I would like to know whether it will be
comfortable
 > on a ride.  If not, I can think of other wishlist items I could spend
that
 > money on!!
 >
 > I like the full-length oilskin idea because it would protect my saddle
AND me.
 > ;)  (Plus it will breathe better than a PVC rain suit.)  Our last ride
in '03
 > was a torrential downpour and it pained me to see my new saddle get
drenched.
 > But if it will be too hot, or if it won't be truly waterproof, then I
will
 > ditch the idea!
 >
 > So....:
 >
 > Does anyone use an oilskin coat during a rainy ride?  If so, within what
range
 > of temperatures is it comfortable, and did you find it to be truly
waterPROOF?
 > If you don't use one, what type of rain gear do you prefer?
 >
 > Thanks!!
 > -Sharon Kenney & Zephyr's Elegant Gift (who hates rain even more than
his mum...
 > "Do they make oilskins for horses??")
 >
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[RC] What do you prefer for rain gear during a ride?, sharon1359