Ducati Sporting Club UK > General > Idle Chat > Best winter gear? Gloves, neckwarmer, helmet, etc

[ali]

Evenin' all.

Things are starting to get a bit chilly out there and I'm noticing a couple of deficiencies in my kit...

Despite getting some winter gloves (spidis) and having some wind protection I'm having to use an extra set of fleece liners. Makes the gloves dangerously bulky.

Second on the list is a decent neckwarmer, mine's flimsy and not exactly designed for bike use.

Last is the helmet which seems to have a gap at the top of the visor specifically designed to freeze my forehead! Cheap bloody helmets.

So what's best? Don't mind spending top dosh if it's good kit as it's only going to get colder....

Cheers,

Ali

ps: can anyone remember where to get those earplugs molded to fit yer ears???

[phoenix n max]

Pathon two finger gloves - very warm not bulky.

[KeefyB]

Originally Posted by phoenix n max

Pathon two finger gloves - very warm not bulky.

I've got the Hein Gericke Pathan 4 finger jobbies,they are pretty good too.I could'nt get on with the 'lobster claw' 2 finger variety.
My winter neck warmer is a fleece thing that was free with 'BIKE' magazine a couple of years ago.
Helmet,.....hmmm,my Shoei was a bit draughty on the run over to Mablethorpe last week,so I may blow the cobwebs off the Arai and try that next.

[749er]

Originally Posted by ali

Evenin' all.

Things are starting to get a bit chilly out there and I'm noticing a couple of deficiencies in my kit...

Despite getting some winter gloves (spidis) and having some wind protection I'm having to use an extra set of fleece liners. Makes the gloves dangerously bulky.

Second on the list is a decent neckwarmer, mine's flimsy and not exactly designed for bike use.

Last is the helmet which seems to have a gap at the top of the visor specifically designed to freeze my forehead! Cheap bloody helmets.

So what's best? Don't mind spending top dosh if it's good kit as it's only going to get colder....

Cheers,

Ali

ps: can anyone remember where to get those earplugs molded to fit yer ears???

I use cold killers top, breeks and neck warmer. does a good job.

[Rattler]

Originally Posted by ali

Evenin' all.

Things are starting to get a bit chilly out there and I'm noticing a couple of deficiencies in my kit...

Despite getting some winter gloves (spidis) and having some wind protection I'm having to use an extra set of fleece liners. Makes the gloves dangerously bulky.

Second on the list is a decent neckwarmer, mine's flimsy and not exactly designed for bike use.

Last is the helmet which seems to have a gap at the top of the visor specifically designed to freeze my forehead! Cheap bloody helmets.

So what's best? Don't mind spending top dosh if it's good kit as it's only going to get colder....

Cheers,

Ali

ps: can anyone remember where to get those earplugs molded to fit yer ears???

Simply get a car - HTH

[Davieravie]

Originally Posted by Rattler

Simply get a car - HTH

Taxi cards are useful too....

[ali]

Originally Posted by Rattler

Simply get a car - HTH

Everytime I pass a black Chrysler Slugwagon I wave in the hope that it's you stuck in traffic

Honestly though, I can't possibly understand the thousands of feckwits that spend hours every morning queueing in their cars on the A40. Are their collective lives really so pathetic and worthless that they don't mind wasting 3 hours a day between the m25 and marylebone rd.

Thanks others for the recommendations, I'll check them out.

[Gilps]

I use Green Leopard for the ear plugs
http://www.greenleopard.co.uk/Providers

M&P do some decent neck warmers
http://www.mandp.co.uk/searchResults...style=0&kw=edz

I use a Schuberth S1 lid. It has a close fitting neck collar which keeps out noise, wind and cold draughts.

And finally, in Winter, I ride a BMW F650GS with heated grips and brush guards which keeps my hands real toasty. And it has a power outlet for heated clothing. The only downside is that its a BMW F650GS. Not the most exciting bike but real practical in this weather.

[Martinp]

Try http://www.ultimateear.com/ also for ear plugs aswell. I use a balaclava and a Arai Astro which has got a fogcity insert in it very handy in the mornings.

[jeff st4s]

Originally Posted by Martinp

Try http://www.ultimateear.com/ also for ear plugs aswell.

I bought some of these plugs, can recommend them.
I use Texport winter gloves, saw them as best glove in Ride or Bike, got them and toasty hands now.