vMaxed Out
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I am in the market for some new riding gear. Right now I currently have the Yamaha competition jacket and race pants but I am looking for something that will cover a wider temp range. The jacket isn't always warm enough and is often times too warm. I am thinking about selling this stuff and buying new. What do you guys wear riding?
FuzzButt
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I'd go Klim if I was going with new gear. I've got the Klim gortex boots and love them. I might add a set of Klim bibs if I can get a good price at the Novi show.
The dress in layer method really works. An all in one jacket/pants alone are not going to make your experience any better.
Sometimes it is what your wearing under that jacket that makes the biggest difference. Go out and pick up a set of Underarmor or similar hi-tech under garments to wear against your skin. Then go with other hi-tech garments on top of them ending with your current jacket/pant combo first. I used to be an all cotton upper with standard long johns and Levi's but have gone to as much synthetic as possible and it makes a world of difference. You might still get warm but all you need to do is remove a layer/add a layer when the conditions change.
The dress in layer method really works. An all in one jacket/pants alone are not going to make your experience any better.
Sometimes it is what your wearing under that jacket that makes the biggest difference. Go out and pick up a set of Underarmor or similar hi-tech under garments to wear against your skin. Then go with other hi-tech garments on top of them ending with your current jacket/pant combo first. I used to be an all cotton upper with standard long johns and Levi's but have gone to as much synthetic as possible and it makes a world of difference. You might still get warm but all you need to do is remove a layer/add a layer when the conditions change.
I have always ran the Yammie gear, I actually have the same set up as you and I just sweat my tail off. I usually wear a northface shirt under with a t-shirt, then just a pair of long johns with a pair of under armor cold gear socks with my Trukke boots. My buddy thats ride a green thing wears Klim as well and he likes it. But I think its all how you ride if your constantly sitting and not moving much then you going to be cold, but the way we or I ride we are all over the place on the sled do our body temps stay up.
DeviantSRX
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I definately agree with the layers theory. I have been into snowboarding for quite some time so I kinda have mulitpurpose gear. Nice loose snowboard pants with fleece long-johns and Marrow snowboard boots ( I've broken my ankles on dirtbikes and such a couple of times and I love the support of the snowboard boots.) They're made to be in the snow as well so they're nice and warm and pretty much water proof which is a definate plus. As far as uppers go I love my under armor long sleeve with a columbia fleece over it, I definately sweat my @$$ off if I'm ridin hard. As far as a coat goes, I'm definately lookin for a new Yamaha jacket at the snow show.
chilli
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I do a ton of Ice fishing and lake riding, so I rock Ice Rider coat and pants
WAY TOO HOT at times, but thats the price you pay for peace of mind.
There are times all I have is a Tshirt under my coat, and longjohns only under the pants
I also agree with snowboard boots, I ride with them...I wrecked my ankle really bad in hockey, and the support is great!
WAY TOO HOT at times, but thats the price you pay for peace of mind.
There are times all I have is a Tshirt under my coat, and longjohns only under the pants
I also agree with snowboard boots, I ride with them...I wrecked my ankle really bad in hockey, and the support is great!
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Layers is the way to go. UnderArmour or some other material as a base layer, loose fitting fleece mid layer, and about any quality jacket is great. If you're riding in jeans and a t-shirt/sweatshirt you don't know what you're missing. You will be warmer in cold weather and cooler when you're working the sled hard, not to mention dry.