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Title: Carbolex overpants question...
Post by: taki on October 25, 2004, 07:40:28 AM
does anybody know if these are windproof as well as waterproof? their website doesnt specifically say windproof...
Title: Carbolex overpants question...
Post by: scratch on October 25, 2004, 07:54:05 AM
I am warm and toasty as a bug in a rug by a magnesium fireplace.
Title: Carbolex overpants question...
Post by: taki on October 25, 2004, 08:01:41 AM
Thanks Scratch,

up to what temperature are they comfortable in, assuming shorts underneath?
Title: Carbolex overpants question...
Post by: scratch on October 25, 2004, 12:29:55 PM
I've been riding in these for the past two rain-seasons and I think they're pretty good down to 40F with full jeans. I do not suggest shorts and here's why:

http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11184&highlight=carbolex