Franco802 Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Finally broke out my new alpinestars Motegi suit, Knox Aegis back protector and decided to do a test run in the heat. Since I am attending the CSS in September. It was 91f in my neck of the woods today. I put on my Bilt "Heat Out" long johns, long sleeve shirt,suit,boots, gauntlet gloves and helmet. Suit fit better than it did 3 months ago, as I have been lifting weights and cycling. I walked around with it and did some squats to see how it feels moving around with it. Jumped on my bike and took a 10 mile ride on highway 15. Didn't feel bad, but definitely needs breaking in. Felt better after being on the bike about 20 minutes, shifting, braking etc.. I rather do this now, than fiddle with my gear the first day of school at CSS. When I exited the freeway and stopped at the light, the cooking began. It was very hot and I was sweating like crazy. One question I had was, should I take the liner out of the suit??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotfoot Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 What kind of liner is in it? If it is just a mesh liner you should probably keep it in - it will help hold the pads in place, make it easier to get the suit off and on, and possibly protect you from leather or pad edges in the suit that could chafe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franco802 Posted August 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 What kind of liner is in it? If it is just a mesh liner you should probably keep it in - it will help hold the pads in place, make it easier to get the suit off and on, and possibly protect you from leather or pad edges in the suit that could chafe. Yes, very thin mesh type liner. i think it probably helps wick the sweat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotfoot Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 I'd leave that in. Taking it out won't make the suit any cooler... on a 91F degree day, if you ride then stop and sit still it will be hot no matter what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmckeen Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 I do believe those mesh liners are removable for the purpose of washing them so they no longer smell like a used gym bag, but when in use I'd definitely leave it in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasDark Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 franco802, I'd look toward the humidity as the likely bad actor in your sweating. 91 is pretty hot too. The desert that Willow Springs is in is about 10% Humidity on the wettest day so it'll feel cooler. Sounds like you're ready to rock. For a real time temp check there's a thermometer stuck through the fence that is just east of the classroom building near the SW corner of the building... It's my inadvertent donation to the climate monitoring a SWS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franco802 Posted August 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 franco802, I'd look toward the humidity as the likely bad actor in your sweating. 91 is pretty hot too. The desert that Willow Springs is in is about 10% Humidity on the wettest day so it'll feel cooler. Sounds like you're ready to rock. For a real time temp check there's a thermometer stuck through the fence that is just east of the classroom building near the SW corner of the building... It's my inadvertent donation to the climate monitoring a SWS. The heat feels like its starting late this year. I think Im psyching myself out thinking about the desert heat and getting heat exhaustion out there. I sure hope it ends up being under 100f September 14. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasDark Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 I wouldn't worry. You're in good hands with the CSS staff looking after you. http://www.weather.com/weather/monthly/USCA0955?month=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScrmnDuc Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 franco802, I'd look toward the humidity as the likely bad actor in your sweating. 91 is pretty hot too. The desert that Willow Springs is in is about 10% Humidity on the wettest day so it'll feel cooler. Sounds like you're ready to rock. For a real time temp check there's a thermometer stuck through the fence that is just east of the classroom building near the SW corner of the building... It's my inadvertent donation to the climate monitoring a SWS. The heat feels like its starting late this year. I think Im psyching myself out thinking about the desert heat and getting heat exhaustion out there. I sure hope it ends up being under 100f September 14. You are psyching yourself out. 100F in the desert does not compare to the same temp in more humid areas of the world. You still need to be well hydrated prior to attending the class though. And drink plenty of water and hydration mix during the day at class. Read over the Hydration thread in Health and Fitness for Riding. I'll post the link from my desktop later today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franco802 Posted September 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Thanks everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasDark Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Have fun out there this week. I wish I was out there having fun too instead of piloting my desk. GL & Safe Riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthem Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 i rode with them in SLC in 100-105 degree heat. it was hot but we hydrated and stayed as cool as we could. . pour a cup of cold water into your suit before every session. . it'll dry by the time you finish but it keeps you cool for the session. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franco802 Posted September 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 i rode with them in SLC in 100-105 degree heat. it was hot but we hydrated and stayed as cool as we could. . pour a cup of cold water into your suit before every session. . it'll dry by the time you finish but it keeps you cool for the session. . . I should of tried this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasDark Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Well Franco, how'd it go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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