I know that many of you are hating because the weather sucks and it's too cold to ride where you live. I have the opposite problem. Here in Central Florida it is in the mid 80's currently. I have numerous riding jackets to include, Textile, Leather, and Textile/Mesh blend. I have leather pants that I prefer wearing at all times. Of course the Helmet, gloves and boots are a given.
Dilemma:??? Even in the mid 80's, I roast my butt off in full gear. The thought of riding without any of the above mentioned protection just seems unacceptable. I occasionally wear jeans but do not feel near as safe in them. The high 90's with 100% humidity is on the horizon and will be here for many months.
My question to my fellow Floridians and us in the tropical climates, what do you all do? I can only handle so much heat before the exhaustion outweighs the fun factor. I don't want to ride only at night as this is barely tolerable in gear as well. I don't want to park it and wait till fall to ride more comfortably! What if any special jackets and riding pants do you guys trust in that vent well enough and offer full protection? I had fun today but it is really toasty here already and I know what's coming. I had to peel the gear off my sweaty body after a 30 minute ride around the block.
I am fully sleeved on both arms so road rash would cost me way more than just the pain and suffering, it would cost me thousands in tattoo work. So, what to do? I guess I will buy an all white leather suit and white helmet and ride on cloudy days when I can. I know many of you can relate to the immense heat we deal with here in the South so tell me, how do you roll?
Dave
PS, I in no way am trying to antagonize those of you with cabin fever due to the opposite situation I am dealing with. Being from Vermont originally, I have been there and done that and it sucks too!
Dilemma:??? Even in the mid 80's, I roast my butt off in full gear. The thought of riding without any of the above mentioned protection just seems unacceptable. I occasionally wear jeans but do not feel near as safe in them. The high 90's with 100% humidity is on the horizon and will be here for many months.
My question to my fellow Floridians and us in the tropical climates, what do you all do? I can only handle so much heat before the exhaustion outweighs the fun factor. I don't want to ride only at night as this is barely tolerable in gear as well. I don't want to park it and wait till fall to ride more comfortably! What if any special jackets and riding pants do you guys trust in that vent well enough and offer full protection? I had fun today but it is really toasty here already and I know what's coming. I had to peel the gear off my sweaty body after a 30 minute ride around the block.
I am fully sleeved on both arms so road rash would cost me way more than just the pain and suffering, it would cost me thousands in tattoo work. So, what to do? I guess I will buy an all white leather suit and white helmet and ride on cloudy days when I can. I know many of you can relate to the immense heat we deal with here in the South so tell me, how do you roll?
Dave
PS, I in no way am trying to antagonize those of you with cabin fever due to the opposite situation I am dealing with. Being from Vermont originally, I have been there and done that and it sucks too!