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**Scott_Rides_Again** · 11-05-2009, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xtreme

Firstgear weather suit, leather under that, fleece under that. MX boots.

STREET TIRES!!!!

GaryM · 11-05-2009, 10:33 PM

From the ground up...
Waterproof insulated hunting boots (600 grams thinsulate)
insulated (also thinsulate, no idea how much but it ain't a lot)nylon coveralls.
Very heavy leather bikers coat w/insulated liner.
Hippo hands
Thinsulate lined deer skin gloves.
100gram thinsulate lined mittens for really cold days
hippo hands
Neoprene face mask
and of course a full face helmet.
With all this I can ride without much discomfort as low as 25 degrees or so.
Wait 'til the first time you have to keep reaching up to wipe the sleet off your faceshield.

KLR AK · 11-13-2009, 06:17 AM

Great photo, Xtreme! And thanks for the block heater link, Scott.

For those of you who can't get a heated visor remember the Respro Foggy mask (google it) works pretty well. The Scorpion Winterhawk helmet comes with a very similar breath guard a along larger chin curtain and foam plugs to put into the helmet vents.

This shot is in my '...Longer Colder...' ride report in my sig line. Yep, that's frost on my eyebrows.

Mark H.

HawkeSHR · 11-15-2009, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xtreme

Firstgear weather suit, leather under that, fleece under that. MX boots.

Hey X,
Looks like you have Distanzias, how'd those tires do with the snow?

pearlblue1800a · 11-15-2009, 10:55 PM

Gerbings jacket liner,w/socks, gloves & Gerbings Union Ridge pants, with a dual controller.
Underneath Aerostich TLtech fleece, and topped off with a FirstGear Killimanjaro IV jacket.
Cruiserworks boots.
Yesterday 250 kms. anywhere from +5 to -2c. Totally comfortable for the entire jaunt.

Xtreme · 11-16-2009, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KLR AK

For those of you who can't get a heated visor remember the Respro Foggy mask (google it) works pretty well.

I need one of those, thanks for the tip.

Xtreme · 11-16-2009, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HawkeSHR

Hey X,
Looks like you have Distanzias, how'd those tires do with the snow?

Those are Duro's and they are ok in the snow. But this season I will be using shinko 244's.

**Mike JRA** · 11-16-2009, 01:35 PM

I use a Teknic Goretex suit, I think it was called the Cyclone, with Goretex boots and Ski-doo brand waterproof snowmobile gloves as the outer layer. For insulation I have numerous pieces of polypro, fleese and fill to choose from but find that my Arcteryx primaloft type pieces to be the best insulation. I just got one of their new Atom jackets and it is amazing how warm but light and packable it is. With my primaloft pants on with the Atom, it feels like I'm in my cozy sleeping bag.

I work on ski hills and play in the outdoors all winter, I use this stuff daily so cost is not as important.

11-05-2009, 10:33 PM	#32
GaryM A Regular Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 96	Re: Winter Apparel "Q" From the ground up... Waterproof insulated hunting boots (600 grams thinsulate) insulated (also thinsulate, no idea how much but it ain't a lot)nylon coveralls. Very heavy leather bikers coat w/insulated liner. Hippo hands Thinsulate lined deer skin gloves. 100gram thinsulate lined mittens for really cold days hippo hands Neoprene face mask and of course a full face helmet. With all this I can ride without much discomfort as low as 25 degrees or so. Wait 'til the first time you have to keep reaching up to wipe the sleet off your faceshield.

11-13-2009, 06:17 AM	#33
KLR AK Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 300	Re: Winter Apparel "Q" Great photo, Xtreme! And thanks for the block heater link, Scott. For those of you who can't get a heated visor remember the Respro Foggy mask (google it) works pretty well. The Scorpion Winterhawk helmet comes with a very similar breath guard a along larger chin curtain and foam plugs to put into the helmet vents. This shot is in my '...Longer Colder...' ride report in my sig line. Yep, that's frost on my eyebrows. Mark H. __________________ My Ride Reports

11-15-2009, 10:55 PM	#35
pearlblue1800a Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kelowna B.C. Posts: 10	Re: Winter Apparel "Q" Gerbings jacket liner,w/socks, gloves & Gerbings Union Ridge pants, with a dual controller. Underneath Aerostich TLtech fleece, and topped off with a FirstGear Killimanjaro IV jacket. Cruiserworks boots. Yesterday 250 kms. anywhere from +5 to -2c. Totally comfortable for the entire jaunt.

11-16-2009, 01:35 PM	#38
Mike JRA Site Contributor! Premium Member! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Squamish, BC Posts: 121	Re: Winter Apparel "Q" I use a Teknic Goretex suit, I think it was called the Cyclone, with Goretex boots and Ski-doo brand waterproof snowmobile gloves as the outer layer. For insulation I have numerous pieces of polypro, fleese and fill to choose from but find that my Arcteryx primaloft type pieces to be the best insulation. I just got one of their new Atom jackets and it is amazing how warm but light and packable it is. With my primaloft pants on with the Atom, it feels like I'm in my cozy sleeping bag. I work on ski hills and play in the outdoors all winter, I use this stuff daily so cost is not as important. __________________ Mountain Bike Mike. Honest, I was JRA . 06 Lime KLR 81 GL1100 nekid 81 XL185(the wifes) Last edited by Mike JRA : 11-16-2009 at 01:45 PM.

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