Hands: Lobster Gloves. Good to -20C. Feet: 2 prs socks. I use a layer of polypro and a layer of wool. Don't squeeze your feet. If you do, you will cut circulation and defeat the purpose. Then the shoes, then an over-sock of heavy wool with a hole cut for the cleat, then neoprene booties. Good to -20C. Subject: RE: [obc] Underwear for cycling/x-c skiing Coldest--Patagonia Colder--Mec thermal, I agree about them being odourous Cold--HH, never tried a week straight but...... Final, lots of good stuff out there. My problem is hands and feets. Any suggestions? Tim Aubin, Member. >From: "Hedley, Phil" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: RE: [obc] Underwear for cycling/x-c skiing >Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 14:51:45 -0500 > >I agree, I've worn Helly Hansen long johns and tops for years for cycling >and winter mountaineering. One time I never changed for a week (it was too >cold to even think about stripping down !!). However, they are an excellent >thermal layer. > > > >If you use cotton pajamas as underwear, you will die a slow, painful >death. Cotton is the worst > >thing you can use; it will retain moisture. You will become the icicle >man. Use layers of Lifa or > >Helly Hansen undies. The stuff at MEC tends to retain odors (yes, I wash >it, wise guy). > >------------------------------------------------- >For list help, please send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 >Website: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb >Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >------------------------------------------------- > _________________________________________________________________ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 ------------------------------------------------- For list help, please send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 Website: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------------------------- ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiDo.a4mzH9.bWxhbmdA Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
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