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Long sleeve windstopper base - ideas?

maddog 2maddog 2 Posts: 8,114
edited March 2013 in Road buying advice
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
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  • Coach HCoach H Posts: 1,092
    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')
  • pkripperpkripper Posts: 652
    Not tried the gore, but the craft one is very good.
  • apreadingapreading Posts: 4,535
    Coach H wrote:
    Why would you want one under a windstopper jacket?

    +1
  • davieseedaviesee Posts: 6,386
    apreading wrote:
    Coach H wrote:
    Why would you want one under a windstopper jacket?

    +1
    +1
    If your windstopper jacket has done it's job, you don't need any wind stopping under it. :?:
    None of the above should be taken seriously, and certainly not personally.
  • maddog 2maddog 2 Posts: 8,114
    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! - Homer
  • bigpiklebigpikle Posts: 1,690
    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.
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  • chrisvanderkaapchrisvanderkaap Posts: 323
    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!
  • AnonymousAnonymous Posts: 79,667
    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.
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