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Re: [RC] What do you prefer for rain gear during a ride? - Jim HollandCheck with Teddy at Runningbear. I bought one of these years ago...still have it. http://runningbear.com/catalog/display.php?cartid=402924d7f2a90&zid=1&lid=1&cat=4&scat=29 I also had an oilskin duster, but just never wore it. Biggest problem is that when it QUITS raining, its bulky, heavy, and hard to carry if you want to take it off. Jim, Sun of Dimanche+, and Mahada Magic Becky Rohwer wrote: 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??") > > =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= > > Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. > Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp > Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp > > Ride Long and Ride Safe!! > > =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= > =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= -- Richard T. "Jim" Holland Three Creeks Farm 175 Hells Hollow Drive Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706) 258-2830 FAX (706) 632-1271 AR KI4BEN =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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