Too hot to wear as sun protection on motorcycle rides? 300+ miles in 90+ degrees?
1678718
I would recommend wearing a lightweight long sleeve shirt instead. These are quite thick, and most comfortable when getting wet.
1678719
No, it is very thin and would be perfect. If you are wearing it as a T-shirt, then follow the recommendation of many reviewers and order it 2 sizes too big and you will get a snug-looking fit without the snug-feeling. If you want to wear it in the surf -- strong ocean waves -- then follow the manufacturer's size chart and order your correct size for a very tight compression fit.
1678720
I don't think so. While this doesn't really compare, I wore it in a Sprint Triathlon in a Turkish summer, and I was very comfortable.
216046
Yes I think it would get really hot. I am in Florida which is very hot and wouldn't leave outdoors.
121592
I understand your concern in regards to getting hot, but I believe you should be fine with these. I ran a half marathon in these and never got over-heated.
1974625
I dont think the heat factor is affected by the color, as the helmet is well ventilated. My daughter has a velvet cover over hers, and never had a problem with it being too warm.
921462
As long as you're moving, much like any jacket. I rode just today while wearing it and it was 81 degrees and humid, but I was comfortable in the wind. With the liner out and the pockets and vents unzipped the air passes around you nicely, and that was riding two-up and still didn't have any problems staying comfortable.
688415
This is only my opinion. It's a Great Product when it comes to heat. As to how and where you want to wear it, just improvise to your personal comfort level. Hope this comment helped a little. Good luck with the settings.... it can get very hot without a towel or...
1583852
Since this jacket was designed for motorcycle riding, the leather is heavy. regardless of the weight, I wear my jacket for casual wear as well as riding. Additionally, the jacket is very warm with the liner installed.
182803
@HellCat, I'm not sure how comfortable you would be on a 300 plus mile ride because these are extremely form-fitting and fairly tight. I have one in black and it works great when I'm in the water but for hiking or other outdoor activities I would get a lighter color and possible size up so you have more "breathing" room. The sun protection is great, I'm very fair and haven't had a problem in that area. It's great for camping, swimming, diving, keeping bugs at bay but mine does retain some heat. These also dry fairly quick and are easy to clean. Hope this helps, have fun on your ride.
807456
Well I've had them on for a few weeks here in Florida and I've had no problem at all It must be centigrade since it's been pretty warm here and I run them in the daytime on my motorcycle
182804
I found the material to be quite breathable. I wore it all the time in Hawaii and I did not find it too hot because it was breathable. I hope this helps. Have a great motorcycle adventure!
531832
Not really, I wore mine many days when it was hot and it worked great to absorb sweat, keep my helmet dry and snug.
658710
No.Warn motor oil moves much faster than cool oil so I would think it would have to be hot.
141244
If you mean like really hot such as over say 110 degrees then I'd say 'no' .
409500
I wouldn't think so. No hotter than any seat would get in direct sun. We love ours - it's is very handy with our grandkids.
248253
I have. The other day it was 92 in the valley out here in so cal and I wore this helmet. It felt slightly warmer but I think my biggest issue was when my head got itchy there were no vents to scratch. They do have a new helmet coming out in the fall called the Giro synthe. It's a semi Aero hybrid between the air attack and aeon. It offers ventilation and an aero feel with a less comical look. I would hold off to get that helmet (and am going to add that to my repertoire when it's released).
1464296
Hi! Yes the heat goes all the way to the fingers. My whole hand is warm except palm. It's mainly top of glove and finger tips. It feels really good. I don't have any other heated gear and I'm still riding in Philly/Jersey area.
1488322
Yes. I pull the garment over my chin but not over my mouth or nose. Combined with a wind-proof neck gator, the head gear keeps me warm when I ride in temperatures in the upper 20s (below that, I drive my car). It is important to leave no gap under the full-face helmet, so one's neck is totally covered. The windproof neck gator is key.