I have both. I agree with BCKNBLK, UA is not as windproof as GS. I do like UA for the fact that one I have has a standup collar(like a turtle neck) vs the GS does not.

On cooler rides I wear GS by itself, carry along a jacket. On colder days, I wear the UA as an undershirt, layer with something else, and then the jacket. Seems to work good.

As far as fashion goes, if it's important at all, UA for metric and GS for Harleys. (Ready to be flamed)

I remember asking this same question couple years ago. Didn't really have the answer so I said, f**k it, got both

 

Sorry, I don't have a link for Thunderpress, but I pick em up each month at my dealership. The chick in the Gators ad has on panties and is up over the shoulder of a guy. Pretty nice looking Gators on that gal!!

 

I bought UA Cold Gear for jogging in sub-zero weather. It's good. So good that I also wear it snowmobiling. No doubt there are several good brands on the market. As for the poster who paid $100, I paid $40 at Marshalls. Score.

 

I am a skinny dude and get cold easily. I wear a sweatshirt if it's under 80. I have a ton of UA gear and it does work well, but you have to layer properly. If you don't like the tight fit of compression gear, they have a line of fitted cold gear that is not so tight.

If it's cold, I wear a base layer of compression cold gear, a layer of fitted all-season gear (helps breathe), light layer of TNF windstopper, then anything on top, usually just a hoody. The windstopper is the key, can't go cheap there. I can't ride if I get too cold...

 

Here's a very good short article about extreme cold weather thermals and the difference between them, along with recommendations. Below this are links to a couple of websites.

http://www.realmenrealstyle.com/mens-thermal-underwear/

Carol Davis Sportswear is supposed to be the best stuff on the planet for cold weather....the only thing i don't like about it is that it only comes in a full body suit. But they do have an option for for a rear flap in case nature calls. lol

http://www.davissportswear.com/sunshop/index.php

Here's another excellent product. Scroll down to the Sub Zero thermals...they're the best for cold weather in this line. I've used these for skiing and they work great.

http://www.goathleticapparel.com/ind...d=115&TreeId=1

Hope this helps and stay warm.

 

A little more reading about layering.

http://ezinearticles.com/?Dress-For-...ing&id=1625844

http://www.abc-of-hiking.com/hiking-...yer-system.asp

 

I often ride in sub 40 degree weather for my 30 mile commute on the interstate to work and back.

I know it doesnt answer your question, but here is what works for me:
Good leather jacket
Sweater
Jeans
A larger pair of jeans that have been waterproofed over the top of the others
Decent gloves (hand warmers in the palm if really cold)
Riding Boots
Half helmet with 1/2 shield
Balaclava with neck shield

Ride on!!

 

Thanks for the post. I think I might order the Carol Davis full body and give it a try.

Anyone have any experience with the Carol Davis stuff?

 

I personally don't have any experience with Carol Davis thermals but a friend who lives in CT wears them when he rides in the winter. He's ridden in 35 to 40 degree weather in them and says he stays warm. Remember that this is just a base layer. If you want it to work best, layer properly with an insulated layer (a good fleece or something similar) on top of the base and maybe a light windbreaker type layer over that...and then of course your leather.

 

Did you try the cold gear under armor? That will keep you warm, almost hot...