Riding Gear

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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?
 

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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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!
 
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.
 


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