Re: [RC] [RC] What do you prefer for rain gear during a ride? - Laurie DurginI have a jacket and pants cut out right now, I am lining with mesh, and bought seam tape. My first attempt at waterproof stuff. I am making a short jacket /pants for riding, somehow I intend to add knee patches, maybe glue on cause I don't want rubs from tape.Then I may try a poncho, but don't like the 'floppyness' of ponchos.. I got my fabric for 3. 00 a yard on a Fabricline special last winter for waterproof breathable. I am also making saddle covers. Have cutouts for bottom of stirrups to go through (since I paid 1.00 a yard for this fabric I can really experiment.) I added elastic to go round the cantle and ties. It is a ripstop nylon and I doubled it for strength. For "slipperness" I am experimenting with adding maybe, 'fabric paint gel' dots. To the seat. Maybe .We get so much rain here in the Se. I also am not lining it as I think I'd layer a polar fleece shirt or vest for warmth underneath. May add velcro under arms or zippers,as I read all waterproof breathable fabric has a limit.If you sweat too much it just can't handle that much moisture transfer.And dirt affects it's ability too. That is why it would be nice to have more than one suit. LaurieFrom: Alice Yovich <a.yovich@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: sharon1359@xxxxxxxxxxx CC: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: [RC] What do you prefer for rain gear during a ride? Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2004 17:29:37 -0600 _________________________________________________________________ Optimize your Internet experience to the max with the new MSN Premium Internet Software. http://click.atdmt.com/AVE/go/onm00200359ave/direct/01/ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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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