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

2018-03-19 Thread Ron Mc
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?

2018-03-19 Thread Jon Schultz
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?

2018-03-19 Thread Rob Bolesta
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