Any alternative to the HG Air jacket? And vented boots/helmet.

[Droopy Dick]

I was very hot on the south coast yesterday.

I met a pal who'd ridden down from Nottingham via St Mary's, Praed St, and he was looking like a cooked lobster even at 2000.

So, he tried on my HG Air jacket which he deeply wished he owned for just such a day as yesterday.

He was, however, less than totally impressed at the black/grey colouring.

I did point out that for £70, you can ignore the colour. But he wasn't having any of that.

So, my question!

Does anyone know of, or own, a similar jacket (i.e. got mesh panels that let the air rush through - and the rain if you get caught in a shower) from another manufacturer that comes in a suitably bright garish colour? He insists will reflect light better than black/grey, but I'm sure it's so that he can better match his Japanese crotch rocket.

Come to that, I know that BMW do both boots and an open-face helmet that have metal mesh panels to enable you to ventilate when travelling hotter climes than our own (or indeed our own country when it gets to a very humid and muggy 32 degs C).

However, does anyone know of any other manufacturer that offers similar kit?

 

[Steve]

The Fieldsheer Mach 1 should fit the bill.

http://fieldsheer.com/uk/products/polytitanium-mesh.htm

 

[Andy80F]

Buffalo do a similar jacket and jeans. The Mistral is the one you want and at £50 and £40 respectively for jacket and jeans might be worth a look.

Andy

 

[Steve]

Buffalo do a similar jacket and jeans. The Mistral is the one you want and at £50 and £40 respectively for jacket and jeans might be worth a look.

Andy

Nice gear, but it doesn't quite fit the requirement of being "not black".

 

[boundless]

Oiks sweat...

...but gentlemen merely transpire!

Here's how:-

A.) Savannah II worn with vents open (trousers optional):-

B.) Falke "ultralight extreme" armpit efficiency accelerator shirt:-

C.) Rx RBW (diluted): mitte 450-1200mls per hour, to be taken orally:-

...or more scientifically, thus:

ACSM Position Stand: Exercise and Fluid Replacement.
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 28(10):i-ix, October 1996.
Convertino, Victor A. Ph.D., FACSM, (Chair); Armstrong, Lawrence E. Ph.D., FACSM; Coyle, Edward F. Ph.D., FACSM; Mack, Gary W. Ph.D; Sawka, Michael N. Ph.D., FACSM; Senay, Leo C. Jr. Ph.D., FACSM; Sherman, W. Michael Ph.D., FACSM

Abstract:
SUMMARY: It is the position of the American College of Sports Medicine that adequate fluid replacement helps maintain hydration and, therefore, promotes the health, safety, and optimal physical performance of individuals participating in regular physical activity. This position statement is based on a comprehensive review and interpretation of scientific literature concerning the influence of fluid replacement on exercise performance and the risk of thermal injury associated with dehydration and hyperthermia. Based on available evidence, the American College of Sports Medicine makes the following general recommendations on the amount and composition of fluid that should be ingested in preparation for, during, and after exercise or athletic competition:

1. It is recommended that individuals consume a nutritionally balanced diet and drink adequate fluids during the 24-h period before an event, especially during the period that includes the meal prior to exercise, to promote proper hydration before exercise or competition.

2. It is recommended that individuals drink about 500 ml (about 17 ounces) of fluid about 2 h before exercise to promote adequate hydration and allow time for excretion of excess ingested water.

3. During exercise, athletes should start drinking early and at regular intervals in an attempt to consume fluids at a rate sufficient to replace all the water lost through sweating (i.e., body weight loss), or consume the maximal amount that can be tolerated.

4. It is recommended that ingested fluids be cooler than ambient temperature[between 15[degrees] and 22[degrees]C (59[degrees] and 72[degrees]F)] and flavored to enhance palatability and promote fluid replacement. Fluids should be readily available and served in containers that allow adequate volumes to be ingested with ease and with minimal interruption of exercise.

5. Addition of proper amounts of carbohydrates and/or electrolytes to a fluid replacement solution is recommended for exercise events of duration greater than 1 h since it does not significantly impair water delivery to the body and may enhance performance. During exercise lasting less than 1 h, there is little evidence of physiological or physical performance differences between consuming a carbohydrate-electrolyte drink and plain water.

6. During intense exercise lasting longer than 1 h, it is recommended that carbohydrates be ingested at a rate of 30-60 g [middle dot] h-1 to maintain oxidation of carbohydrates and delay fatigue. This rate of carbohydrate intake can be achieved without compromising fluid delivery by drinking 600-1200 ml[middle dot] h-1 of solutions containing 4%-8% carbohydrates (g [middle dot] 100 ml-1). The carbohydrates can be sugars (glucose or sucrose) or starch (e.g., maltodextrin).

7. Inclusion of sodium (0.5-0.7 g [middle dot] 1-1 of water) in the rehydration solution ingested during exercise lasting longer than 1 h is recommended since it may be advantageous in enhancing palatability, promoting fluid retention, and possibly preventing hyponatremia in certain individuals who drink excessive quantities of fluid. There is little physiological basis for the presence of sodium in an oral rehydration solution for enhancing intestinal water absorption as long as sodium is sufficiently available from the previous meal.

 

[sjwb]

I tried, in the UK for the first time, yesterday, a Joe Rocket Ballistic jacket and gloves combination. Absolutely superb. The jacket has full armour and zip at the back to attatch to one's trousers.
My previous experience was in the US at 101 degrees Farenheit and I was glad I didn't have conventional gear on!

 

[Droopy Dick]

Re: Oiks sweat...

...but gentlemen merely transpire!

Here's how:-

A.) Savannah II worn with vents open (trousers optional):-

I raher suspect that, although the BMW suit is light and bright in colour, it's overall styling would not appeal to a man of impeccable taste in clothes (and, he insists, bikes), and he'd look like a total tit riding the Jap Plastic covered in that.

In addition, the other kit mentioned seems to be around £140 for top and bottom, whilst a new mortgage would be needed to ride around in BMW gear.

Thanks for the advice. The Joe Rocket gear seems to fit the bill but it's black, n'est-ce pas?

I even wandered down to Infinity this morning to discover that just about every manufacturer seems to be making this sort of kit now. FT have some in nice colours as do Belstaff.

Still not aware of any helmets/boots other than BMW.

 

[sjwb]

Mai non, c'est bleu. With matching gloves; really quite chic.