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Title: looking for winter gear.
Post by: NeoGenesisMax on November 02, 2014, 04:19:50 PM
Ok I have ridden through 2 winters now and am willing to prepare better this year. I am looking for a good winter jumpsuit or overalls that will keep the wind out and keep me warm. Do any of you have any recomendations? I do not want to spend hundreds of dollars if at all possible and armor isnt a must.
Title: Re: looking for winter gear.
Post by: tortoise on November 02, 2014, 05:17:32 PM
RefrigiWear Iron-Tuff Minus 50 Suit (http://www.refrigiwear.com/shop-products/pants--coveralls/insulated-outerwear)

https://vimeo.com/66523665
Title: Re: looking for winter gear.
Post by: BettinANDlosing on November 02, 2014, 05:55:36 PM
I had a First Gear full jumpsuit, worked great and msrp is under $200. Worked good for two years, broke my back and out grew it a little haha. The full suit is by far the way to go, no gaps between layers keeps that wind chill wayyy down.
Title: cold weather gear
Post by: boo on November 03, 2014, 12:40:33 AM
Rothco snow suit. Used by some branches of the US military.

Ordered mine from Patriot Surplus $72. to my door last year.

Has extended my riding season by at least two months. I use the suit, gauntlets, boots, neck wrap, and head cover under helmet.
It is not a high dollar gortex suit but, i'm happy with mine.
Warm and soft but could use more pockets.
O yah, order to size.
I wear XL. That is what I ordered and it fit. A little long in the crotch but, that is ok with me. It is comfortable from crotch to shoulders.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v434/ice1/blacksnowsuit7022_zps4b8f26c8.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/ice1/media/blacksnowsuit7022_zps4b8f26c8.jpg.html)

Title: Re: cold weather gear
Post by: ts1 on November 03, 2014, 08:48:11 AM
I use (big) raincoats over the protective gear. Protect from wind and humidity, easy to add or remove during the trip. In Europe, a set about $25-30 for cloak, trouser, mitten and gaitor.
And long underwear.
Title: Re: looking for winter gear.
Post by: NeoGenesisMax on November 05, 2014, 01:21:48 AM
Picked up a jumpsuit and so far it's warm.  The sleeves let a bit of air in at the end though. It wasn't bad since I was so warm inside.  I haven't tried it on the highway yet though. It's Walls brand