Glove Topic Again :-(

[Tailspin]

I used to use Berco Safety Boots to Fly but now if i really want to i can use Slops and not worry too much about the Cold.

As for Gloves, I use a set I got from Due South. Cost me R180, they have a double lining, and they are used for Skiing. Thin, soft and wind resistant. Can adjust radio etc without problems.

[MILO]

Yes Bundy, these work for me all the time, not ideal especially when they get wet in the morning due to the morning dew on the grass. So I will try the bag idea but will have to use Woolworths bags to keep the image up (Checkers, Pic'n pay Spar... not)
I wear them primarily because they have a decent rubber heel on them & don't slip off the pegs. They are also soft soled so I can feel the pedals. Also our runway is coverd in cow poo so something with treads on is going to get walked through the house when I get home & that will annoy softness and my animals.

One of the trikes I fly has a fairing so that keeps out some of the cold.
I can feel the cold on my feet, I can even feel the cold coming through the shoelace eyelets.
I've looked all over for something waterproof, light with a heel and with a high ankle but havent seen anything suitable yet.

I feel the cold more on my chin, (Radio comms becomes interesting) despite a visor and neck warmer. I took a beanie and opened the stitches at the top, that gave me a warmer that cannot go through the prop and I can pull it up over my chin. It just gets full of slobber around the gob.

Small prices to pay for our hobby. Good luck with the rebuild.

[Vatso]

Hi All

you guys should go to bike shops riding a bike has the same issues we do

I spent a few bob buying some bikers gear. this is what is use
Biker Neck warmer 100% wind proof can be used in a few ways cost R400
Purchased a proper rain suit is 100% water and wind proof! used as a wind breaker works well R500
Bikers winter gloves R400 they work very well just not great with the radio
Road Riding boots also water proof and high ankle protection only they not brilliant for movement but that is adjustable. R1000

these items have done me well in the cold so far but I also have a flight suit which I have not used yet - soon very soon