Looking for suggestions for the track. I was thinking under armour heat gear compression tee and shorts.
Get the long sleeve and long pant versions, works better.
I've got UA shirts and long bicycling tights.
There's also purpose-made one piece garments.
Really. So july temps at the track and get long UA? Ok. I will take your word for it.
yep,long shirts and pants under the leathers are much more comfortable in the heat.
the moisture wicking and cooling effect is all over that way
I wear the RS Taichi jammies...
http://pro1.rs-taichi.com/product/NXU915.html (http://pro1.rs-taichi.com/product/NXU915.html)
I already have CW-X running tights. They are make from some kind of "cool max" poly lycra blend. I will pick up a long sleeve UA shirt on Monday. Thanks guys.
Moto-D:
http://www.motodracing.com/motorcycle_undersuit.html (http://www.motodracing.com/motorcycle_undersuit.html)
I don't have one, but met a sales rep from the company back in Feb and have been considering trying one. At $70, would be a good deal if the quality turns out to be okay.
I wear a pair of Spark moisture wicking pants, and a short sleeved under amour shirt. I've never had a problem with the shirt being short sleeved...full length pants are a must though.
in the heat, I don't like the short sleeves. and my elbow always rubs against the inside of my leathers.
If nothing else else I like keeping my Vanson jacket and Rev-It Gear pants safe from my bodily funk. The moisture wicking doesn't
hurt in the heat either.
Quote from: Triple J on May 31, 2013, 11:09:20 AM
I wear a pair of Spark moisture wicking pants, and a short sleeved under amour shirt. I've never had a problem with the shirt being short sleeved...full length pants are a must though.
Amen to that. One of the best purchases I've made was a set of A* 'summer tech' pants.
http://www.revzilla.com/product/alpinestars-summer-tech-performance-long-pants (http://www.revzilla.com/product/alpinestars-summer-tech-performance-long-pants)
Remarkably, they really do make me cooler in the legs at least walking around with just the pants (tights) on. Probby due to the fact my leg hair is compressed :P. They also make getting into and more importantly out of leathers easier and really improved my comfort around the knees.
Up top, usually one of the UA 'charged' cotton shirts. Seems gimmicky, saying they dry 5x faster than regular cotton, but they really do dry a lot faster than normal cotton and are very very comfortable. More so than any of the tech (synthetic) fabric shirts I have.
I like to wear these under my leathers:
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/Skybarney/65d70dcb-3b07-49a6-ae45-08bad5b9f308_zpsfbe4f674.jpg) (http://s46.photobucket.com/user/Skybarney/media/65d70dcb-3b07-49a6-ae45-08bad5b9f308_zpsfbe4f674.jpg.html)
Not only do they make me ride faster but I am much more popular with the ladies in the local bars. ;D
The sports medics we use urge us to use cotton or wool.
Synthetics can melt if the slide is long enough. YMMV
Fun fact: the most common injury in Speed Skiing is third degree burns :o
I use Planet Knox Dry Inside [thumbsup]
http://store.planet-knox.com/dry-inside/upper-body/ (http://store.planet-knox.com/dry-inside/upper-body/)
Quote from: Skybarney on June 03, 2013, 03:58:43 PM
I like to wear these under my leathers:
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/Skybarney/5ad8e031-f4f8-4184-86a6-b77440d5a4f0_zpsbd7f1f96.jpg) (http://s46.photobucket.com/user/Skybarney/media/5ad8e031-f4f8-4184-86a6-b77440d5a4f0_zpsbd7f1f96.jpg.html)
Not only do they make me ride faster but I am much more popular with the ladies in the local bars. ;D
Would be funnier if the pic worked :P
Pic works must have moved it when dinking with photo bucket.( :
OK, so I finally did a track day in hot weather...two days in 90+ weather at Miller (Seattle never gets that hot). Long sleeves would have been nice. :P I didn't have a problem out on the track, but it was a pain to get my arms out of my suit.
Arrr the true Scotsman does nae wear anything under his leathers.
Although seriously, t-shirt and cycling shorts are the go for me.
Tellinng you the right coolmax fullbody suit will change your mind. its like a portable ac when you move
Quote from: suzyj on June 11, 2013, 03:18:05 PM
Arrr the true Scotsman does nae wear anything under his leathers.
Oh I do... Cold, kilted in 15 Degrees F, is one thing... getting stuck to, or crunched *ahem* by my leathers is another.
Quote from: 1.21GW on May 31, 2013, 07:10:26 AM
Moto-D:
http://www.motodracing.com/motorcycle_undersuit.html (http://www.motodracing.com/motorcycle_undersuit.html)
I don't have one, but met a sales rep from the company back in Feb and have been considering trying one. At $70, would be a good deal if the quality turns out to be okay.
I just ordered one - got a great response and it shipped today. I'll let you know how it works out..........
Nice. I had a trackday scheduled and was worried about it arriving on time, so I bought two separates locally. Plus, I kinda wanted a two-piece baselayer in case I ever just wanted to wear the bottoms under my gear during street riding.
I went w/ UnderArmour HeatGear Compression shirt ($30) and Rev'it Oxygen leggings ($55). Wore them street riding and then at the trackday under a one-piece. Very happy with them. Recommend to anyone considering either.
Just ordered a motoD suit myself ( : The Bilt Heat shield shirt I have works wonders. I have to admit to hating Cycle Gear though so I am glad there is a good option, thanks for the link!