Cold weather gear?

DRA · Post by **DRA** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 9:39 am

Where is the best place in the twins, to get cold weather gloves, boots and mask for the fall riding?

I'd like to get out today, but first need to go buy some thicker rubber . Thanks
Terry

SCOTT RIDOUT · Post by **SCOTT RIDOUT** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 10:28 am

Larry, Scuba Center on 50th and Penn, he has a large choice. # 612-925-4818 give him a call he will hook you up.

TJ · Post by TJ » Thu Oct 12, 2006 10:37 am

Terry:
Let me know if you are riding tomorrow and where; I would like to join you guys. It could be fun riding with the snow falling in my face

TJ

mheinric · Post by **mheinric** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 10:42 am

I just bought the Palm Classic dry suit $350 and NRS Gloves 3mm $30 at midwest mountaineering. I would bring what you intend to wear (polar fleece ) undearneath and any other boots gloves and get fitted there, the dry suit is a full bag as they call it.

The house has the bear drysuit with a neoprene bottom for $440.

A neoprene hat that makes you look like an aviator dude is a good idea for safety in cold weather, I 've had one for years.

Always figure could I swim float to shore with this gear if necessary. The answer always has to be yes.

The second question is can you enjoy the conditions with the gear you have.

Mike
(Knight Rider)

steveb · Post by **steveb** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 10:58 am

Good idea to get life jackets for this time of year. A lot of your energy gets burned by your body trying to stay warm, it's amazing how much faster you tire out when it's cold. Being able to float without effort can be a life saver.

DRA · Post by **DRA** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 2:39 pm

Change in plans, Jon and I might head to the UP or Wis. point area.
Probably leave Friday evening and stay at Duluth. There getting some great lake effect snow, should be perfect for the rock skis!!!!!!!!!!

Terry

NORTHSTAR · Post by **NORTHSTAR** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 5:54 pm

so where are u thinking of using these rocks skis and if there is snow u got room 4- 1 more?
Nb

Dave Z · Post by **Dave Z** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 8:29 pm

How far north you guys planning on headin'???

UP'ish? They're gettin' snow....

Stroh · Post by **Stroh** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 8:23 am

Nathon Give me a call.

Jon

Stroh · Post by **Stroh** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 8:58 am

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q ... &om=1&z=12

Nathan we are planning west of this spot somewhere. don't know where yet... but planning on poaching some fields... maby some unopened ski resorts

do you want to go????

anyone know of some good snowkiting fields out there????

Jon

scottchapman · Post by **scottchapman** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 9:37 am

Jeez guys, I am heading up to lake Vermillion for the weekend today. And now you have me thinking of packing the skis along with my dry suit...I will be up close to the BWCA...I hope you get some!!!