Trials
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mine was 800 with 2 cherry paddles at an estate auctionsome professor from Queens University built it
I enjoy it in his honour.
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Mesh Jackets - how well do they work?
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mine was 800 with 2 cherry paddles at an estate auctionsome professor from Queens University built it
I enjoy it in his honour.
Looks nice. You stole it at $800 even without the paddles. Mine has ribs (which has pluses and minuses).View attachment 43443 mine was 800 with 2 cherry paddles at an estate auction
some professor from Queens University built it
They are truly a work of art. And glide beautifully thru cottage water.View attachment 43443 mine was 800 with 2 cherry paddles at an estate auction
some professor from Queens University built it
But I'll take a Kevlar canoe for tripping thanks.
My wife is not entirely happy with my choices in watercraft. Normally they are beautiful to use but fragile. She doesn't like to steer so that means she is team human shield. When the water gets shallow, it is her job to get out and protect the boat. She prefers terrible plastic kayaks that are invincible but not a lot more fun to paddle than a floating dock.
Nope, they closed iirc.
Robbo
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I picked up the Olympia Dallas jacket in grey at the beginning of last season. I highly recommend it. Very comfortable on hot days like today. Only minor issue I found with it was the velcro on the neck closure. It tended to rub/irritate my skin and left a red mark on my neck. Easy fix...I just close the flap over on itself instead of straight across my neck.
For rain, I carry a separate oversize windbreaker/raincoat.
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sburns
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Thanks Robbo, I think it was you who put this bug in my head since last year, and how I knew about the Dallas.
I was mulling over the rain option as well, I do have a poncho I can use when it pours. ?
Well lets see how my return trip to GP goes and what is available so I can walk out with something next week.
Perforated leather. My bike get's ****** off before I do at lights.
Mesh is good. Purchased my Olympia Airglide jacket and pants after riding in Ohio in 37 degree temps + humidity for 10 - 12 hours a day, which was very unpleasant. Mesh can still be hot in extreme temps when you are in heavy and slow traffic and when riding through small towns etc... At sideroad and highway speeds mesh is always good. Olympia jacket comes with a liner and a rain jacket and I typically use these May through early October. At beginning and end of season I use a standard JR jacket and pants.
My friend use to make fun of our buddy next door when he got into kayaking. Then he went out and bought one himself. Went over and he had it hanging from the rafters in his garage. Looked at it, then turned to him.........
"How much?"
"$xxx"
"That's a lot of money for a gas can."
"@%*$%#^"
sburns
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When it comes to rain I haven't found a great way to deal with it. Either I get soaked because I am out on the road and flash rain happens, or I try an prepare for it and not much happens. Bah! ?
When it comes to rain I haven't found a great way to deal with it. Either I get soaked because I am out on the road and flash rain happens, or I try an prepare for it and not much happens. Bah! ?
Doesn’t help those situations but for the sake of those interested... I have an a* drystar touring jacket and it keeps me dry even in torrential downpour. My pants, don’t recall brand atm, not so much
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there's some legit textile stuff, as for something to throw over a mesh or something someone else would have to offer up a good alternative.When it comes to rain I haven't found a great way to deal with it. Either I get soaked because I am out on the road and flash rain happens, or I try an prepare for it and not much happens. Bah! ?
Check what you're given for your teaching gig.
Scott seems nice so far. The bright yellow does discolour after a while. The Airglide rain insert also goes over, and works.
I have an Olympia jacket very similar to the Dallas and have neen using it for about 10 years. If you are looking for something with mild protection then it's a good middle ground at a very reasonable price. They also look pretty decent when off the bike. I use this as my dirty work jacket.
I also have a Motoport Kevlar Air Mesh and asides from looking a little frumpy, it is my go to jacket for any serious riding. The materials and construction is far superior to Olympia and the armour is excellent. The price points for these are about 3-4x the Olympia however.
I also have a Motoport Kevlar Air Mesh and asides from looking a little frumpy, it is my go to jacket for any serious riding. The materials and construction is far superior to Olympia and the armour is excellent. The price points for these are about 3-4x the Olympia however.
sburns
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That is one I was looking at as well.
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