Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone try the new Fairweather Rain Poncho?

Valdipino - my daughter and I were caught together in a monsoon one day and each had them - they were perfect. In lighter rain, I can certainly live without them, and will either wear the lightest shell or go wet. One thought about vented helmets - the run-off through your helmet and hair

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone try the new Fairweather Rain Poncho?

I have VAUDE Valdipino Raincoat, Blue, Large, and I'm 6'4" and 225 lbs. Mine has elastic loops in the front for wrists, but I typically hook them over the brake hoods to keep the bar covered. I've also attached them to the bars with velcro loops when riding choco bars/mountain levers. And the

Re: [RBW] Re: Anyone try the new Fairweather Rain Poncho?

Which Vaude do you guys have? I like my Vaude Valdipino for light rains but mine barely covers the bars (bosco bars) but has no elastic or anything to keep it there, so with the wind blowing around it often flips or slides

[RBW] Re: Anyone try the new Fairweather Rain Poncho?

I must have the same Vaude poncho as Jon, and while I've only needed it a couple of times caught in monsoon rain, it works great On Monday, March 19, 2018 at 8:54:10 AM UTC-5, Jon BALER wrote: > > My vaude covers my handlebar, which is good enough for me. My basket bag > is waterproof, so

[RBW] Re: Anyone try the new Fairweather Rain Poncho?

That actually looks sort of terrifying. I can imagine having control issues with a loaded basket getting pulled by the poncho material in emergency steering situations in the city. Even with plenty of material, it seems suspect. Jason On Sunday, March 18, 2018 at 6:30:12 PM UTC-4,

[RBW] Re: Anyone try the new Fairweather Rain Poncho?

My vaude covers my handlebar, which is good enough for me. My basket bag is waterproof, so don't really need that feature. I did mod my Vaude by attaching a shock cord and carrabiner in the rear to attach to my seat rail, which keeps it from riding up my back. At 6'4", I doubt the size large

[RBW] Re: Anyone try the new Fairweather Rain Poncho?

A hundred and forty dollars for a poncho that seems a little – wait, did you say OVER the basket? **gets credit card** w On Monday, August 7, 2017 at 12:43:22 PM UTC-7, Bob B wrote: > > Has anyone tried the Fairweather rain poncho? It looks pretty good; I'm > particularly interested in the

[RBW] Re: Anyone try the new Fairweather Rain Poncho?

Blue Lug just restocked these and I thought I'd ask again to see if anyone's tried one! Bob B. Brooklyn, NY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email