Sun sleeves - recommendations?
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Sun sleeves - recommendations?
Postby misterhorsey » Mon Oct 15, 2012 10:20 am
Or tips on comfort, fit etc etc. Are they comfortable? Do they work? Slippage? Do they stay cool etc etc.
Went for a 4 hour ride yesterday and came back quite burnt on the face despite applying sunscreen (but probably not reapplying as I should have). Anyway, with summer approaching (finally!) looking to get some sleeves to avoid burn and having to apply sunscreen all the time.
Some options.
http://www.this link is broken/Pearl-Izumi-Sun-Sleeves'" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.this link is broken/Netti-2013- ... Sun-Sleeve" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/UV-SUN-PROTE ... 2940wt_907" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.cancervic.org.au/store/shop- ... ingsleeve1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
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Re: Sun sleeves - recommendations?
Postby misterhorsey » Mon Oct 15, 2012 10:29 am
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Re: Sun sleeves - recommendations?
Postby m@ » Mon Oct 15, 2012 10:48 am
Netti sizing is also quite a bit larger than PI; my PI warmers are XL and a perfect fit; Nettis in L are slightly loose (but M too small).
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Re: Sun sleeves - recommendations?
Postby Ozkaban » Mon Oct 15, 2012 10:51 am
They also provide a bit of protection from wind chill without overheating too much. I used them all through last summer and have just gotten them out again...
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Re: Sun sleeves - recommendations?
Postby MichaelB » Mon Oct 15, 2012 1:24 pm
http://www.cyclingexpress.com/cycle/lou ... spf50.aspx
As good as some Castelli ones I got a couple of years ago.
I found the T7 (and other similar cheaper) ones had big elastics and were very tight and not real flash (still protected OK)
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Re: Sun sleeves - recommendations?
Postby Ross » Mon Oct 15, 2012 1:55 pm
I've found the opposite. I have some Netti knee warmers in medium and bought Pearl Izumi in small that fall down.m@ wrote:I have the Nettis, they're ok but the exposed rubber/elastic isn't particularly 'sticky' so they tend to fall down unless really tight... Also have some Pearl Izumi arm warmers which stay up much better.
Netti sizing is also quite a bit larger than PI; my PI warmers are XL and a perfect fit; Nettis in L are slightly loose (but M too small).
As far as sun sleeves go, they are great for sun protection but not quite as cool as having just bare arms. If you were just commuting or touring then they would be ok but a bit warm for me when climbing during racing.
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Re: Sun sleeves - recommendations?
Postby goneriding » Mon Oct 15, 2012 2:44 pm
+1. I used them all last Summer and have just started wearing them again in the last couple of weeks. Even on the really hot days you don't over heat.Ozkaban wrote:I have the pearl izumi sun sleeves (like thin arm warmers) work very well and are quite comfy. Stay in place well too.
They also provide a bit of protection from wind chill without overheating too much. I used them all through last summer and have just gotten them out again...
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Re: Sun sleeves - recommendations?
Postby kait » Mon Oct 15, 2012 2:51 pm
http://injinjiper.cart.net.au/store/zen ... m-sleeves/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Sun sleeves - recommendations?
Postby misterhorsey » Mon Oct 15, 2012 5:07 pm
Sounds like fit can be quite variable with these, like most body hugging garments. I'm veering towards the Pearl Izumi at the moment.
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Re: Sun sleeves - recommendations?
Postby Xplora » Fri Dec 07, 2012 5:54 pm
I would prefer something lighter, but at 10 bucks a pair I can't say no. The elastic is solid as a rock, very impressedwith that part. I'm skinny and use mediums.
Got some weird tan lines at my wrist though between the sleeves and gloves.
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Re: Sun sleeves - recommendations?
Postby misterhorsey » Sat Dec 08, 2012 4:07 pm
I've yet to have worn them in anger tho.
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Re: Sun sleeves - recommendations?
Postby jacks1071 » Mon Dec 10, 2012 11:36 am
I think I have the same ones. If you get any slippage put them on over the end of the sleeve on your jersey, like 10mm overlap is pleanty and they won't go anywhere.sogood wrote:I have the eBay variety a few years back. Works very well with a choice of colours. It came out of Korea at the time. It was durable too.
I tend to use long sleeve jersey's these days at all times but the sleeves are good for when my primary jersey's havn't made it back from the washing
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Re: Sun sleeves - recommendations?
Postby misterhorsey » Mon Dec 10, 2012 11:27 pm
Anyway, no slippage whatsoever, and I have fairly inconsequential arms (width wise). Not sure how I'd cope in hotter weather tho, but for sunny and moderate warmth, pretty good result. Very happy with the quality and price.
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Re: Sun sleeves - recommendations?
Postby winstonw » Tue Dec 11, 2012 12:53 am
Another thing, we did ~200k 3500m on a really hot day a few weeks ago. If you squirt your sun sleeves with water occasionally, the evaporation keeps you cooler than bare arms.
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Re: Sun sleeves - recommendations?
Postby Shred931 » Tue Dec 11, 2012 9:04 am
Each to their own I guess.
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Re: Sun sleeves - recommendations?
Postby Ross » Tue Dec 11, 2012 9:18 am
What's the issue with sun sleeves? Saves coating your arms in slimy sunblock. Just throw them in the washing machine at the end of your ride along with the rest of your kit.Shred931 wrote:Sun sleeves, seriously?
Each to their own I guess.
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Re: Sun sleeves - recommendations?
Postby Ozkaban » Tue Dec 11, 2012 9:21 am
+1Ross wrote:What's the issue with sun sleeves? Saves coating your arms in slimy sunblock. Just throw them in the washing machine at the end of your ride along with the rest of your kit.Shred931 wrote:Sun sleeves, seriously?
Each to their own I guess.
I burn very quickly and find sun sleeves to be a great solution. Work better than sunblock too as they don't wear off after a while and sweat doesn't affect them.
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Re: Sun sleeves - recommendations?
Postby ILMB » Tue Dec 11, 2012 9:34 am
Works a treat!
It's cotton, so beautifuly cool.
It's big, so feels light and unrestrictive.
Sleeves are long enough that the unbuttoned cuffs cover down to my finger tips.
The collar raised up protects the back of my neck.
He's tall, so the shirt is long enough to cover down to mid-thigh.
All-in-all an effective, comfortable solution....
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Re: Sun sleeves - recommendations?
Postby misterhorsey » Tue Dec 11, 2012 9:49 am
Sunscreen only lasts for 4 hours, if you're lucky. Rides go for longer and with the sleeve there's no need to reapply.Shred931 wrote:Sun sleeves, seriously?
Each to their own I guess.
edit: spelling!
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Re: Sun sleeves - recommendations?
Postby simonn » Tue Dec 11, 2012 10:22 am
A sign of someone who does not ride very far. 150km+ on a summers day and they are (almost*) essential. 100km, I still wear them.Shred931 wrote:Sun sleeves, seriously?
Each to their own I guess.
*Yes you could use sunscreen, but these are better.
+1 on the Perl Izumis. Use them on longer distance rides all the time. In fact, I am going to buy some knee ones too after the brevet a couple of weeks ago.
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Re: Sun sleeves - recommendations?
Postby Shred931 » Tue Dec 11, 2012 10:40 am
I'd be more worried about your ears, neck and face. You should wear one of these - http://www.this link is broken/Netti-Super ... -Balaclava" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;simonn wrote:A sign of someone who does not ride very far. 150km+ on a summers day and they are (almost*) essential. 100km, I still wear them.Shred931 wrote:Sun sleeves, seriously?
Each to their own I guess.
*Yes you could use sunscreen, but these are better.
+1 on the Perl Izumis. Use them on longer distance rides all the time. In fact, I am going to buy some knee ones too after the brevet a couple of weeks ago.
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