Sara_H
Guru
I don't think it's that bad an idea. I've perused poncho's myself befor now.
I've got a pac a mac which I keep in my panniers, keeps the top half dry, but legs get wet, a ponch is better for leg dryness.
So I am peering at Poncho's
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I don't think it's that bad an idea. I've perused poncho's myself befor now.
I've got a pac a mac which I keep in my panniers, keeps the top half dry, but legs get wet, a ponch is better for leg dryness.
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Puddles
Do I need to get the spray plaster out?
- Location
- Hamble, Southampton
They have a huge firework display at the country park near us on Guy Fawkes and we can walk there I generally scare the pants of small children as I walk along cloaked lol! My friend has a fab purple one with all swirls and symbols on it I have cloak envy!
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Puddles
Do I need to get the spray plaster out?
- Location
- Hamble, Southampton
Sara_H
Guru
On friday I was more than damp round the botton, I was dripping, and I had puddles in my shoes. I had to hang my clothers on the step ladder in our departments utility room.
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Puddles
Do I need to get the spray plaster out?
- Location
- Hamble, Southampton
Sara_H
Guru
YESAll of them???
Luckily, I had taken the precauton of taking a spare outfit with me!
Anyway, I've just worked out what the window is for on your poncho.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rain-Cape...97?pt=UK_Cycling_Clothing&hash=item35ca8b5da5
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Puddles
Do I need to get the spray plaster out?
- Location
- Hamble, Southampton
Oooh that ones has "Mirror slots" 
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
I'm calling the fashion Police.
PS when its raining, your feet and legs get more wet from spray than rain, even with guards.
PS when its raining, your feet and legs get more wet from spray than rain, even with guards.
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Puddles
Do I need to get the spray plaster out?
- Location
- Hamble, Southampton
Even with skirt guards & chain guards & mud guards and extra flappy bits to the mudguards?
Arch
Married to Night Train
- Location
- Salford, UK
Not the tops of your thighs, that's all down to the rain!
I'd wear a poncho, but then I'm not bothered about fashion, I just want practicality from my clothes. I think I'd like a cloak though. But I fear I'm too short and dumpy to carry one off.
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
I'd get waterproof over trousers. Just think of the drag, and a gust of wind could have you airborne
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Puddles
Do I need to get the spray plaster out?
- Location
- Hamble, Southampton
I am only 5'3" at a push and plumpish, I had mine made in Glastonbury in a shop that was so heavily laden with the scent of incense I can still smell it on my cloak 4 1/2 years later, they are a very useful item to have for all sorts of things
[QUOTE 2641319, member: 259"]Too sweaty.
[/quote]Thats what I want to avoid getting all hot and stuff whilst keeping dry
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
[QUOTE 2641319, member: 259"]Too sweaty. [/quote]
I use them in the hissing rain. I get sweaty anyway. Main reason is they keep the water out of the top of my overshoes, so my shoes stay dry. Regularly wet shoes = stinky shoes
[/quote]I use them in the hissing rain. I get sweaty anyway. Main reason is they keep the water out of the top of my overshoes, so my shoes stay dry. Regularly wet shoes = stinky shoes
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Puddles
Do I need to get the spray plaster out?
- Location
- Hamble, Southampton
If its raining I will be in wellies
Arch
Married to Night Train
- Location
- Salford, UK
[QUOTE 2641319, member: 259"]Too sweaty. [/quote]
Rainlegs work well, and aren't sweaty. They just cover the thighs and knees, like chaps. You can wear them rolled around your waist, and just pull them down in moments if it starts to rain.
http://www.rainlegs.com/en/home
They are a bit kinky, if you have a penchant for straps and buckles...
[/quote]Rainlegs work well, and aren't sweaty. They just cover the thighs and knees, like chaps. You can wear them rolled around your waist, and just pull them down in moments if it starts to rain.
http://www.rainlegs.com/en/home
They are a bit kinky, if you have a penchant for straps and buckles...
