[RBW] Re: encomium of wool

2011-07-23 Thread Garth
When it's hot and humid ... like Thomas described I find it's pick your poison ... kind of. I've tried wool, cotton and plastics they're all okay but none are really any better than the other. I mean ... you're gonna be soaked in sweat and when humid the "wicking" mantra g

[RBW] Re: encomium of wool

2011-07-22 Thread EricP
Yeah, probably. It's even been hot "up north". Did wear a light wool top today, but it was thoroughly soaked after about 20 miles. BTW, the top today is one of the new shirts/jerseys available from Rivendell. Very comfortable, but definitely cut on the small size, Purchased a jumbo/3x and it is

[RBW] Re: encomium of wool

2011-07-22 Thread dougP
I'm currently packing for a tour in MN & WI. Judging by the weather, I guess I can leave my long sleeve wool jersey home for once. Of course, that'll probably bring on localized snow flurries, no? Better pack a couple of wool T-shirts, just in case. dougP On Jul 22, 12:34 pm, EricP wrote: > W

[RBW] Re: encomium of wool

2011-07-22 Thread EricP
Will usually wear wool except in super-hot conditions (like Thomas' reference). Then it's either super light wool (the dark blue WoolyWarm top) or some synthetics. Like Thomas no-shirt is a no-go for me. Again, trust me. Was going to try it a year ago but could not. Will wear padded shorts und