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- From: achenbac@epcot.spdc.ti.com (Jeff Achenbach)
- Subject: Re: Leg Protection for cold weather?
- Message-ID: <1992Nov20.190645.17249@spdc.ti.com>
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- Organization: TI Semiconductor Process and Design Center
- References: <1992Nov20.162634.7524@vpbuild.vp.com>
- Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1992 19:06:45 GMT
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- In article <1992Nov20.162634.7524@vpbuild.vp.com> jessea@vpmeu015.me.vp.com (Jesse W. Asher) writes:
- >I've just starting riding and I'm curious as to what people recommend
- >for keeping your legs from freezing during the winter. Living in the
- >south, the weather isn't terrible (it sometimes doesn't snow at all
- >here), but it can still get cold. Besides, even if the temp is just
- >chilly, riding 60MPH can freeze your buns. So, what to you, the
- >experienced rider, recommend for leg protection? What about leggings?
- >
-
- I've been wearing leather chaps for about 8 years. They work pretty well
- and are convenient for short trips such as commuting. Pants would be warmer,
- though I expect not as convenient. Hope to have some by next winter.
-
- Jeff Achenbach
-