FWIW, I have never heard someone complain of having too much on when they have an off, but plenty who wished they had more
'Stitch year round. I wanna say 114 in Death Valley a few years ago, vents open and evapo vest. Fact of the matter, long rides in hot environments a mesh jacket will leave you dehydrated quicker than a 'Stitch, perspiration is evaporated much quicker. Once your body runs out of juice your "Toast".
Ever wonder why GIs in action have their sleeves down? Science. Rapid vs controlled evaporation. FWIW, I have never heard someone complain of having too much on when they have an off, but plenty who wished they had more
There is a big difference riding in hot dry conditions and hot humid conditions There is very little evaporation happening in south Georgia and Alabama with the humidity of 98% and heat indexes of 115.Spent 3 years in Savannah, GA at Hunter Army Airfield-Ocean on one side swamp on the rest. BTDT, I'd still be wearing the stitch. 3 years in MD as well. No change. Hot is hot. I will choose sweat over blood all day long, all I need to do is stay hydrated. The beauty of high humidity and a moving motorcycle? You still have gas in the tank
Spent 3 years in Savannah, GA at Hunter Army Airfield-Ocean on one side swamp on the rest. BTDT, I'd still be wearing the stitch. 3 years in MD as well. No change. Hot is hot. I will choose sweat over blood all day long, all I need to do is stay hydrated. The beauty of high humidity and a moving motorcycle? You still have gas in the tank
I could poke myself in the eye again, but what's the point? We already have one Pokey
Just noticed you do have a BMW. Drinking the koolaid I see.Wow. What a dumb ass.
Tell me, do you wear the stitch when riding all of your bikes? If not, why not since it provided such great protection?
Just noticed you do have a BMW. Drinking the koolaid I see.
Tell me, do you wear the stitch when riding all of your bikes? If not, why not since it provided such great protection?
I love sweet tea with pure can sugar myself!!!!!Kinda funny, but I fell in love with unsweetend sun tea during my tour in GA. To this day it is my all time fav, but it's gotta be fresh.
Oh I see, the stitch only works on the Bimmer's. Now you tell me.
Anyone interested in a sweaty roadcrafter 44R that I was not afraid to wear in the Southeast in summer? Might be a bit large in the crotch for some.
I think we all know different riders have different tolerances for temps, and/or make compromises based on protection they seek. The stitch is the best thing going IMO, and offers the best compromise of hot/cold/wet weather capability. I have Joe Rocket mesh with the impact protection, and I have used it for a short ride to the store or something. However, I know it would be vaporized in about 10ft if I laid the bike down.
Anyway, now I need to sell my stitch or my C14 I guess.
I guess that is why all the MotoGP racers wear roadcrafters. BTW, there is quality gear out there with cordura and kevlar abrasion protection, CE armor and mesh panels so you can be comfortable and protected. Why would you use a joe rocket mesh jacket when there is much better protection out there?
I mix a dash of lemonaide in my unsweet sun tea.