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Tuff-n-Lite®
Motorcycle
Safety
Apparel
(Note: My update will post soon. I can say
that I have now tried this safety device in
hot,
warm and cool conditions and it
seems to have no faults. I am confident
that it adds a new level of safety to my
arsenal
of appropriate personal riding
gear).
Tuff-n-Light makes lightweight, highly
breathable, flexible and
washable sweater
like garment, pictured here. Tuff-n-Light
describe this as a shirt and I guess in is
more like
a shirt, but because it is a knit it
looks like a sweater. This model is called
Kilowatt™ UTR21BLK Reflective "T".
This model is also available in a
non-reflective version. Tuff-n-Light makes
four designed "shirts" with one designed
for women. Tuff-n-Light shirts have 10
times more abrasion resistant than carbon
steel!
The Kilowatt™ that
I'm testing doesn't have
the warmth of a sweater, and seems almost
neutral and ads just a little weight to my
clothing.
This is made of the lightest weight
version of the choices of fabrics available
from Tuff-n-Light. They also make
many
other designs with a choice of light, medium
and heavy weight Tuff-n-Light fabrics.
I recently got a
chance to take it out for two
rides so far. I can say it is a beauty. It is very
well made. As you can see in the
photo
above I chose the reflective design which
will work well if you ride without a jacket and
it will show up
well if you are stopped on the
side of the road and are changing to warmer
clothing, finding your rain suit or for
whatever
reason. No one will miss seeing you if their
headlights shine on your shirt. I will wear it
under my coat
at first, but I think it might
replace my ventilated Vanson coat on very
very hot days. It is stronger than leather.
It doesn't however, have padding. If I do
end up sliding along the pavement my skin
should be protected due to
it's abrasion
resistance.
Tuff-n-Light also makes a leather Harley
type jacket lined with Tuff-n-Light and
gloves.
(The following text if from
Tuff-n-Lite website.)
In 2005, 4,533 motorcyclists
were killed on
the road, according to the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration. Thousands
more were
injured.
Accidents do happen, but they don’t have to
keep you off the road -- not if you suit up in
road armor
made with Tuff-N-Liter, one of the
toughest, lightest cut and abrasion resistant
materials known to man.
Clothing
made with Tuff-n-Lite® is as soft
as cotton and ounce for ounce 15 times
stronger than steel. It’s lightweight,
breathable,
flexible and washable – and it
looks just like the clothing you would normally
wear. Unlike products made with aramids
like
Kevlar® or Twaron®, it won’t lose its strength
from getting wet, perspiration, or from the
ultraviolet rays
ofthe sun.
Tuff-n-Lite® (Olefin, Polyester, Glass, Metallic,
Spandex) Covered by one or more claims of
US Patent
5845476 and US and foreign
patents pending.
Dyneema® is a registered trademark of Royal
DSM N.V.
Kevlar® is
a registered trademark of
E.I. Du Pont de Nemours Co., Inc.
Twaron® is a registered trademark of Teijin Ltd.
Spectra®
is a registered trademark of
Honeywell International, Inc.
"THIS APPAREL CAN GREATLY REDUCE
THE RISK OF SERIOUS
INJURY. NO PRODUCT
CAN PROTECT AGAINST ALL TYPES OF
INJURIES. USE WITH EXTREME CAUTION
DURING ALL ACTIVITIES."
Up
To 10 Times More Abrasion Resistant Than
Carbon Steel!
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TechSox™
High Cut Black
5TSBK-HIGH
I
have been using these sox in the Spring,
Summer and fall and have found them to
be way better than any sox I have
found
in more than 25 years of riding. They are
simply great!
Lee Parks wanted me to try these saying
that
they are something special. He gave
me a pair to review. I'm glad he did. My
update will post soon. These sox
continue
to excel.
(The following text if from
Lee Parks Design website.)
The ultimate motorcycle
socks provide
unparalleled comfort, quality and
innovation. Unlike other socks on the
market that are sewn together
from
separate pieces of material, TechSox are
completely woven one at a time for a true
seamless design. Due to
the high-tech
material's unique ability to manage
moisture and control airflow, TechSox
keep your cooler in warm
weather and
warmer in cool weather for a true
all-temperature solution.
Proudly made in North America.
Proprietary
polypropylene fiber is the
fastest wicking material available to
remove sweat and moisture from your
feet.
Scientifically
engineered cooling vents
and passages maximize airflow for
super-fast drying.
Antimicrobial yarn minimizes
foot odor.
Elas-Tech™ weave provides ankle and
arch support and keeps socks from
twisting.
Anatomical
design includes specific left
and right footbeds for a custom,
comfortable fit with no extra material to
get in
the way.
The industry's only true seamless toe for
no pressure points or annoying ridges.
Strategically
woven high-impact terry
cushioning adds protection where you
need it without excessive bulk.
Super-soft cuffs
are uniquely designed to
keep the socks up without constriction.
Boot cut height is the best choice for
boots
that do not cover your calf.
SIZED for men and Women. How do I
wash & dry my Tech Sox?
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS:
We recommend
washing your socks in cold water. For best
results, wash them inside out.
NO Fabric Softener.
DRYER
NOT recommended excessive
amounts of heat will break down the
elastic and lycra.
Note: You will notice that
they are
basically dry when they come out of the
spin cycle, just hang them up. You can
even wash them in a sink
at night, wring
them well (I like to roll mine in a towel)
and they are dry in the morning. If for
any reason
they are not completely
dry: PUT THEM ON YOUR FEET. They will
dry faster on your foot than hanging up.
DO NOT
use a hot hair dryer they could
melt. TechSox™ High Cut Black
5TSBK-HIGH.
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CRUISERWORKS
CoolRider
POWERWICK
T-SHIRTS
CoolRider™T-Shirt &
CoolRider™ Mock Turtleneck
My
'First Look' review will
post soon.
(The following text if from
Cruiserworks website.)
"CLIMATE
CONTROL FOR
YOUR BODY"
CoolRiderT
offered exclusively
by Cruiserworks®
In our continuing commitment to
providing technical riding wear that
improves your ride through safety,
comfort, or both, we are proud to
continue
to offer the CoolRider
T-shirt. The CoolRider logo signifies
performance fabric designed to wick
perspiration
away from the skin.
Remember, staying dry is the key
to comfort in all types of weather.
POWERWICK T-SHIRTS
Based
on technology developed for
professional athletes, this
performance fabric provides climate
control in all types
of weather! The
accelerated wicking action makes
these shirts perfect to wear under
your flow-through jacket in
warm
weather to keep you cooler.or as a
first layer under your heavier
jacket to keep you warmer in cool
weather
riding. Truly a technical
marvel, these shirts are a reflection
of the fact that riding is an
outdoor sport. The
more
comfortably you ride, the more
you ride!
Available in standard short sleeve
t-shirts and long sleeve
mock
turtlenecks. Men's shirts available
in black, white, gray and orange,
sizes M L XL 2XL 3XL. Ladies'
shirts
available in black, white
and cobalt blue, sizes S M L.
T-shirts priced at $29.95, plus
shipping and handling.
These
are top quality shirts
and proudly made in the USA.
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