LongDogRacing Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 i'm looking for something like this: http://www.underarmour.com/shop/us/en/mens-coldgear-game-day-compression-mock/pid1221708-400but it needs to be oriented for the heat, not the cold.specifically, something with the tall turtleneck that will help keep my leathers from chaffing my neck.any recommendations?thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 I've got a few of these--shorts, tee, skull cap--and they work great for wicking and cooling. Prolly not as rugged as the UA stuff, but less than half price when on sale. Don't know if you can get it with a turtleneck, tho.http://www.cyclegear.com/eng/product/base_layer_long_sleeve_crew_neck_top/web1010130 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hailwood Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 i'm looking for something like this: http://www.underarmour.com/shop/us/en/mens-coldgear-game-day-compression-mock/pid1221708-400but it needs to be oriented for the heat, not the cold.specifically, something with the tall turtleneck that will help keep my leathers from chaffing my neck.any recommendations?thanks!Iron Pony had the Alpinestars tech tops on super closeout recently. I grabbed one and it works really well with my leathers.Looks like they still have some. Here's a link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 (edited) Dunno, but you might consider a high tech cooling shirt underneath.None made in high neck, but long sleeve is available.It is supposed to drop surface temp 10-20 degrees.I've been thinking about trying it out.Columbia Omni Freezehttp://www.columbia.com/Men%27s-Coolest-Cool%E2%84%A2-Long-Sleeve-Top/AM6580,default,pd.htmlOld school for neck is to wrap a wet bandana around. It works. Edited February 22, 2013 by ReconRat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyb357 Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Check out some of the new VIRUS gear at Iron Pony as well. Pretty high tech stuff that MORE than gets the job done. Like Under Armor, but better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester_ Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Iron Pony had the Alpinestars tech tops on super closeout recently. I grabbed one and it works really well with my leathers.Looks like they still have some. Here's a link Thanks man, just orderd one myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 very nice, i might pick up one or two for myself while i'm down there this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Iron Pony had the Alpinestars tech tops on super closeout recently. I grabbed one and it works really well with my leathers.Looks like they still have some. Here's a linkForget high tech, this Alpinestars price is hard to beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester_ Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 I should have done some more searching.. they had their summer boxers on sale for $9.00All they have left is small now :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedak Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 I should have done some more searching.. they had their summer boxers on sale for $9.00All they have left is small now :/I'm pretty sure you only need small boxers.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shittygsxr Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Dunno, but you might consider a high tech cooling shirt underneath.None made in high neck, but long sleeve is available.It is supposed to drop surface temp 10-20 degrees.I've been thinking about trying it out.Columbia Omni Freezehttp://www.columbia.com/Men%27s-Coolest-Cool%E2%84%A2-Long-Sleeve-Top/AM6580,default,pd.htmlOld school for neck is to wrap a wet bandana around. It works.C'mon you are slipping. This only works when humidity is low. It is humid in ohio Player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitani Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 I've got a few of these--shorts, tee, skull cap--and they work great for wicking and cooling. Prolly not as rugged as the UA stuff, but less than half price when on sale. Don't know if you can get it with a turtleneck, tho.http://www.cyclegear.com/eng/product/base_layer_long_sleeve_crew_neck_top/web1010130Forgot to tell you I ordered that stuff after you suggested it. Now if only whatever it wicks away wouldn't turn to instant icicles... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester_ Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 I'm pretty sure you only need small boxers....Damn... Welcome hudak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDBGoalie Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Psycleskins from STG work well for me. http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=8415No elastic to annoy your waist where the top and bottom merge, breathes well, helps you get in and out of suit without much assistance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 C'mon you are slipping. This only works when humidity is low. It is humid in ohio PlayerI would think reasonably effective when moving with an airflow.Not so much when standing still with no breeze.Ohio isn't the high humidity we think. Lots of places are much higher.Average Ohio Summer humidity is 80% in the morning and 60% in the afternoon.I've been in tropical environments where you had to swim to get out of a building... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shittygsxr Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 I would think reasonably effective when moving with an airflow.Not so much when standing still with no breeze.Ohio isn't the high humidity we think. Lots of places are much higher.Average Ohio Summer humidity is 80% in the morning and 60% in the afternoon.I've been in tropical environments where you had to swim to get out of a building...I have had the priveledge of trying these shirts while cycling and at 20-25 mph most of my sweat was dripping off instead of evaporating. 60% humidity is too high for them to work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 I have had the priveledge of trying these shirts while cycling and at 20-25 mph most of my sweat was dripping off instead of evaporating. 60% humidity is too high for them to workhrmm, I was afraid of that. That means none of these shirts will do anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shittygsxr Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 hrmm, I was afraid of that. That means none of these shirts will do anything.On the right day, which we get few of they work well as long as they are the proper fit (tight enough to be in direct contact with skin) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 (edited) hrmm, I was afraid of that. That means none of these shirts will do anything.Politely disagree. I wear 'em under mesh gear and they cool great as long as yer moving. Do agree you gotta have air movement to work.EDIT: Also could see where shittygsxr has a valid point: if yer sweating more heavily than what evaporation can wick away, yer gonna drip. It's not particularly absorbent; doesn't mean it isn't cooling. Edited February 22, 2013 by Bubba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Ok ok, shirts not working well with pedaling bicycle.But able to function on motorcycle moving 2 or 3 times as fast as bicycle.Must have air flow. Must have skin contact for efficiency of cooling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongDogRacing Posted February 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 thanks guys, i went with the A*'s! honestly, i had stayed away from them because they were so expensive, but the IP deal is too good to pass up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHill Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 I think they do a great job. Yeah, you still are not perfectly dry, but they help you stay cool and; more importantly to me, they help you get into and out of your leathers. I wouldn't be able to get out of my 1pc suit if I didn't wear a long sleeve heatgear style shirt, speaking from experience.Last year we were out doing 6+hour rides on days when it felt like a hairdryer blasting in your face if your visor was cracked open. I switched to a long sleeve heatgear compression shirt right in the middle of that weather and never looked back. It was much more comfortable with the heatgear on then a drenched t-shirt under my textile jacket.also, moto-d has some of the suits that are supposed to be good quality as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDBGoalie Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 (edited) You're in a leather suit (Hot), in Ohio (Usually hot), while doing strenuous activities (Also hot). You're going to be hot and sweaty. Drink water private.UA and other style materials help wick moisture, but you leather perforations will be the limiting factor while riding. Compression gear helps muscles some as well. I use the under-suit because it makes it way easier to get in and out of it, and the wind feels wonderful once you get the leathers off in-between sessions.BTW, this comment was assuming you meant a full suit when you said leathers. If you mean street gear, just get direct airflow on the material and it works great. Almost too well when it isn't crazy hot out. Edited February 22, 2013 by BDBGoalie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDBGoalie Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 As far as your neck chafing, you can take a dremel to the rough areas to smooth them out, or have a smooth-side-out leather patch sewn on the collar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongDogRacing Posted February 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 As far as your neck chafing, you can take a dremel to the rough areas to smooth them out, or have a smooth-side-out leather patch sewn on the collar.yeah, i've had Alexa do all the appropriate alterations. i guess i just have issues with the way i position myself that chaffes. no worries now, the turtleneck should help, as well as provide some protection from the sun (which usually burns me pretty good after a race weekend.You Army BDB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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