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 Blue_SV650S World Chat Champion

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 Posted: 21:04 - 30 Nov 2009 Post subject: Face mask & wetsuits |
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Its getting a bit nippy this time of year, and the driving rain HURTS!! I was thinking of getting one of these:-
https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VIPER-NEOPRENE-FACE-MASK-paintball-ski-helmet-black_W0QQitemZ320421577033
Anyone used/uses one?
You can get full face versions too ...
Now I was cold and very wet on my torso also ...
It crossed my mind that I'd probably be better off with a wetsuit on underneath ... anyone ever tried this???
Further to this, you can get wetsuit gloves and socks/boots  ____________________ The purpose of life is to fight maturity. |
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 Posted: 21:24 - 30 Nov 2009 Post subject: Re: Face mask & wetsuits |
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You can get full face versions too ...
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What like this???
https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Leather-Gimp-Mask-Hood-FULLY-LOCKABLE-Zipped-Mouth-NEW_W0QQitemZ380154974049QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Clothing_Masks_JD?var=&hash=item975706bb12
just get cheap 2 pieace rain suit and scarf for your face, works for me and l,m always dry when offroading. ____________________ Past:NRG50,AF1125(x2),NSR125RR,ZZR250,CX500,VFR400,KR1S,ZZR600(x2),CB400N,YZF1000(x2),KH125,Z200,FX400R,CBR954RR(x2)GPZ500S,GT550,VFR750F(x2),RD350N,XR650R,CBR600F,CB250,KDX250,YZF750R,CRM250,400EXC,KLR650,TTR600RE,DR350S,R100GSPD,RGV250,VMAX1200,DL650,KZ750 Present:G650XC,C12,CRF450X,1190ADV |
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Your thoughts scare me sometimes mate
Why not get decent army surplus goretex gear to go over the top? They're properly dry, and not very much money... ____________________ Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable. |
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Brilliant ... !! .. now you just need some muff glove thingy me jigs ..
Brilliant ... !! .. now you just need some muff glove thingy me jigs ..  ____________________ We all choose what to think about ... |
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On a serious note, have you considered a lid like this :
https://img139.imageshack.us/img139/6360/lid.jpg
£105 off www.dirtbikexpress.co.uk
I know a few people who ride with them and love them. Stops all the misting up of googles ect. and when you want some air/ cool down you open your visor up.
Although in the summer when things are a bit 'dusty' they can be not so good, and thats were motocross helmets are better.
They are practical, but too ugly and dull looking for me, so i wear my motocross helmet and goggles all year-round. ____________________ Rides: '05 Yammy WR290-F |
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 Posted: 17:50 - 01 Dec 2009 Post subject: Re: Face mask & wetsuits |
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What a waste of money!!  ____________________ The purpose of life is to fight maturity. |
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 Sparks! Sir Tart-a-lot

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So, are these sealskinz socks actually worth the money?
I can't have feet like last week ever again far far too cold and painful was only real complaint of the day!
It's between sealskinz (which are the same as the army ones I think, can only find second hand ones on ebay tho!) or possibly wetsuit boots!! Yes sounds weird but in theory wet suit boots are designed to keep your feet warm in cold water and to be honest with the knee deep wading we were doing on sunday, I'm not sure theres anything on the market that's going to stop your feet getting wet! Which is why I'm considering the wet suit boots... haha.
I need some waterproof gloves as well, any suggestions? only reasonable ones I've found on ebay are these;
https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Spada-White-Camo-Waterproof-Enduro-Gloves-Motocross-XXL_W0QQitemZ170277041764QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Motorcycle_Protective_Clothing?hash=item27a54d7664
Anyone used these? ____________________ Current Toys: 06 Yamaha WR250F | Nissan 350Z GT | Tech 4 Homes |
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I too can't really see that ANY gear would keep you fully waterproof when wading through water and exposed to driving rain and forced 'splashing' (for example, I hit one puddle so hard, it just about knocked my boot clean off the peg ... and I was stood on my feet at the time!! ) ... can anything truly work against all that all day, can it???
So why bother trying to stop it - it is a losing battle surely??? .... However, a wetsuit, once it is wet (and had time to consequently heat up) will actually keep you warm as long as it stays wet ... and when it is dry, it acts as insulation layer ... its win win!!
I think I am going to try my wetsuit out at the weekend, its only a 'shorty' mind ... also it doesn't help the foot or hand/finger problems!!!
https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-L-WETSUIT-GLOVES-TWF-JET-SKI-CANOE-WIND-SURF-KAYAK_W0QQitemZ110360839808
https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rooster-Wet-Suit-Socks-ML-Size-Windsurfing-Sailing_W0QQitemZ190332971560
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 Posted: 19:25 - 01 Dec 2009 Post subject: |
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sealskinz are shit they fall apart in the wash, you want a pair of theses.
https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Army-issue-goretex-Boot-Liners-fishing-cadets-TA-camp_W0QQitemZ220507227142QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Collectables_Militaria_LE?hash=item3357414406 ____________________ Past:NRG50,AF1125(x2),NSR125RR,ZZR250,CX500,VFR400,KR1S,ZZR600(x2),CB400N,YZF1000(x2),KH125,Z200,FX400R,CBR954RR(x2)GPZ500S,GT550,VFR750F(x2),RD350N,XR650R,CBR600F,CB250,KDX250,YZF750R,CRM250,400EXC,KLR650,TTR600RE,DR350S,R100GSPD,RGV250,VMAX1200,DL650,KZ750 Present:G650XC,C12,CRF450X,1190ADV |
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But how do they prevent the 'top down' filling?!?!?  ____________________ The purpose of life is to fight maturity. |
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They don't even come past the height of your boots though, soon as you're in water past boot height the water will just get in the top and prob won't drain either! And trust me, I was in water past my knees at times on sunday
If they were knee high they'd probably be suitable.. ____________________ Current Toys: 06 Yamaha WR250F | Nissan 350Z GT | Tech 4 Homes |
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im still in summer gloves.
you complete fag.
and pikey bastard
you can get neoprine overgloves from hein gericke. ____________________ Blue_SV650S wrote: it was a sh1te wheelie, but it proves that he can get it up in 3rd and can do angles. In summery, mattsprattuk is a gobby little sh1tebag, dopehead tw4t, but sadly for all of us, he probably isn't THAT full of sh1te!!
Kickstart wrote: Hi I tend to agree with Matt. All the best Keith
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if the water above the knee only waders are doing to work, sealskins are only water proof to the ankel then they let water in. ____________________ Past:NRG50,AF1125(x2),NSR125RR,ZZR250,CX500,VFR400,KR1S,ZZR600(x2),CB400N,YZF1000(x2),KH125,Z200,FX400R,CBR954RR(x2)GPZ500S,GT550,VFR750F(x2),RD350N,XR650R,CBR600F,CB250,KDX250,YZF750R,CRM250,400EXC,KLR650,TTR600RE,DR350S,R100GSPD,RGV250,VMAX1200,DL650,KZ750 Present:G650XC,C12,CRF450X,1190ADV |
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But the goretex trews go over the boot, and down to the ankle - if the elasticated bottoms are doing their job, then water will have a hard time geting in? Combine this will surplus goretex socks and job's a good un...
I find wetsuits massively restrictive - though I understand the point you're making re: insulation. Can't even contemplate riding in one however
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 Posted: 16:33 - 02 Dec 2009 Post subject: Re: Face mask & wetsuits |
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