Long sleeve windstopper base - ideas?
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I need one for commuting. I have decent winter bases of various warmths (?) but I need something windstopper for early rides, to go under a windstopper jacket.
So far I've only spotted Gore and Craft that do them - anyone use these?
http://www.alwaysriding.co.uk/craft-act ... -1398.html
http://www.goreapparel.co.uk/gore-bike- ... baselayers
So far I've only spotted Gore and Craft that do them - anyone use these?
http://www.alwaysriding.co.uk/craft-act ... -1398.html
http://www.goreapparel.co.uk/gore-bike- ... baselayers
Facts are meaningless, you can use facts to prove anything that's remotely true! - Homer
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I have both and the craft just about nicks it but they are pretty similar and both very good.
Why would you want one under a windstopper jacket?Coach H. (Dont ask me for training advice - 'It's not about the bike')0 -
Not tried the gore, but the craft one is very good.0
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Cheers.
The jacket usually does its job it's true, but the commute has some initial descents and on early cold mornings it still blows through a tad. I get round that by running two bases, or a thicker Craft extreme base, but then when I warm up it's a bit too much.
It's a narrow window but I reckon a thin windstopper base will be just the ticket, so I'll see what prices I can find.Facts are meaningless, you can use facts to prove anything that's remotely true! - Homer0 -
Always Riding for a Craft w/s base. Got one recently and its OK. I was worried it would be like a bin gag but is actually pretty good. I wouldnt want to wear it under a w/s jacket though - I use it under a winter weight merino jersey when I just want a little extra windproofing without a full gilet etc.
If going for the Craft then go slightly on the larger size if the size guide puts you inbetween. I'd normally go for a M in anything other than Italian sized stuff, but went for the L and its perfect.Your Past is Not Your Potential...0 -
Bigpikle wrote:I wouldnt want to wear it under a w/s jacket though - I use it under a winter weight merino jersey when I just want a little extra windproofing without a full gilet etc.
+1 for merino.
double windstopper will only help you suffocate!0 -
I would get a new windstopper jacket if yours is not stopping all the wind!
2 wind proof layers does not sound a good idea. If its for commuting does that mean you would be then wearing a windstopper base all day at work? Might not be great depending on what you do for a job.0