Leather duster in the colder months?
#22
12-03-2012 | 10:02 AM
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From: Houston, TX
Thanks Redneck man and others...I appreciate the input.
Seems like unless it's uptight and out of the way, a long coat would be a detriment and possible danger. 'Hate to get thrown off the bike by a coat wrapping around my rear wheel...
V_Z let's call it a day and forget this shiza. See you around.
Seems like unless it's uptight and out of the way, a long coat would be a detriment and possible danger. 'Hate to get thrown off the bike by a coat wrapping around my rear wheel...
V_Z let's call it a day and forget this shiza. See you around.
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12-03-2012 | 01:16 PM
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#24
12-03-2012 | 05:50 PM
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Yrs ago, friends of ours went to Australia. They got me one
of those "Dry-as-a-bone" heavy canvas dusters.
I used it as a raincoat/warm thing to wear on our 4 state
trip in 2000.
I learned why they call it a duster NOT a raincoat. It was worthless.
I was soaked !!! And it flapped and I fought it all day.
The air gets in it and you poof up like a big ball. If it wasn't a present,
it would have been in a garbage can in Utah.
They do look cool for standing around or if your going to rob a train or something.
For riding there are WAAAAY better options out there.
of those "Dry-as-a-bone" heavy canvas dusters.
I used it as a raincoat/warm thing to wear on our 4 state
trip in 2000.
I learned why they call it a duster NOT a raincoat. It was worthless.
I was soaked !!! And it flapped and I fought it all day.
The air gets in it and you poof up like a big ball. If it wasn't a present,
it would have been in a garbage can in Utah.
They do look cool for standing around or if your going to rob a train or something.
For riding there are WAAAAY better options out there.
Last edited by byersmtrco; 12-03-2012 at 05:54 PM. Reason: oops
#27
12-04-2012 | 06:56 PM
As far as cold weather- I personally find flannel lined jeans the way to go. For rain and cold weather, I have a old pair of flannel lined jeans that have had the crotch sprayed in may applications of tent/canvas waterproofer. Seams to work well for rain and wet snow.
The idea of copious amounts of fabric flying around spinning stuff sounds like a Darwin Award waiting to happen..... and I don't wanna be that guy.
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