Thank you for your concern. However, they do not come in white and are too hot. I have found suncream to be the better alternative for the mentioned body parts.Shred931 wrote: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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Postby MichaelB » Tue Dec 11, 2012 11:14 am
Ummm, that's a product for winterShred931 wrote: 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;
I use sun sleeves regularly, and suncream on the face and neck.
As I swaet heaps, it's a PITA, but better than the alternative.
I'd rather take a few precaustions and lessen the risk of cancer.
As someone mentioned before, a bit of water on the sleeves works great
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Postby misterhorsey » Tue Dec 11, 2012 11:20 am
I was going to joke that i'd be up for wearing a sun-o-clava, but I'm glad I didn't.Shred931 wrote: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.
Anyway, this would probably provide better protection from sun as well as hypothermia, and also remain relatively inconspicuous.
http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main ... s_id=13839" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Postby misterhorsey » Tue Dec 11, 2012 11:23 am
I tried a banana boat waterproof/sweat proof sunscreen. After 4 and half hours I still had heaps of coverage on my face.MichaelB wrote:Ummm, that's a product for winterShred931 wrote: 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;
I use sun sleeves regularly, and suncream on the face and neck.
As I swaet heaps, it's a PITA, but better than the alternative.
I'd rather take a few precaustions and lessen the risk of cancer.
As someone mentioned before, a bit of water on the sleeves works great
http://bananaboat.com.au/products/?v=sport" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
My sweat didn't wash it off like other sunscreens or the zinc I have used. Of course there may be nano particles now killing me on the inside.
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Postby misterhorsey » Tue Dec 11, 2012 11:24 am
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/UV-SUN-PROTE ... 1c17cfd453" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Postby Shred931 » Tue Dec 11, 2012 11:30 am
I was being facetious.MichaelB wrote:Ummm, that's a product for winterShred931 wrote: 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;
As someone mentioned before, a bit of water on the sleeves works great
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Postby jacks1071 » Tue Dec 11, 2012 12:42 pm
Keep your water for drinking, pee on them Bear Grylls style.MichaelB wrote:Ummm, that's a product for winterShred931 wrote: 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;
I use sun sleeves regularly, and suncream on the face and neck.
As I swaet heaps, it's a PITA, but better than the alternative.
I'd rather take a few precaustions and lessen the risk of cancer.
As someone mentioned before, a bit of water on the sleeves works great
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Postby simonn » Tue Dec 11, 2012 4:44 pm
Face-tiouce (boom tish)?. You don't say?Shred931 wrote:I was being facetious.MichaelB wrote:Ummm, that's a product for winterShred931 wrote: 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;
As someone mentioned before, a bit of water on the sleeves works great
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Postby m@ » Tue Dec 11, 2012 5:16 pm
Bear would pour water on the sleeves and drink the pee!jacks1071 wrote:Keep your water for drinking, pee on them Bear Grylls style.MichaelB wrote:As someone mentioned before, a bit of water on the sleeves works great
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Postby ironhanglider » Wed Dec 12, 2012 1:20 pm
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Not sure of the SPF but they also work as bogan deflectors.
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Postby Fitzroy » Wed Dec 12, 2012 1:58 pm
I might ask the seller to show me some data verifying the claim that the sun sleeves are in fact, Cooler than bare skin.misterhorsey wrote:and these are the white sunsleeves i got from ebay:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/UV-SUN-PROTE ... 1c17cfd453" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Or, will I look 'cooler' with the sleeves on?
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Postby misterhorsey » Wed Dec 12, 2012 5:48 pm
awesome.ironhanglider wrote:I use these sometimes.
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Not sure of the SPF but they also work as bogan deflectors.
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Postby misterhorsey » Wed Dec 12, 2012 5:50 pm
I wouldn't totally discount the cooler than bare skin claim. While they cover up all the skin, you'd think they might over heat. But they are also deflecting heat radiation from your bare skin - so in effect keeping it a little cooler than usual. I'll be in a better position to tell after a few rides. But on a recent long ride, I never felt bothered to take them off.Fitzroy wrote:I might ask the seller to show me some data verifying the claim that the sun sleeves are in fact, Cooler than bare skin.misterhorsey wrote:and these are the white sunsleeves i got from ebay:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/UV-SUN-PROTE ... 1c17cfd453" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Or, will I look 'cooler' with the sleeves on?
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Postby hannos » Wed Dec 19, 2012 12:44 pm
misterhorsey wrote:I wouldn't totally discount the cooler than bare skin claim. While they cover up all the skin, you'd think they might over heat. But they are also deflecting heat radiation from your bare skin - so in effect keeping it a little cooler than usual. I'll be in a better position to tell after a few rides. But on a recent long ride, I never felt bothered to take them off.Fitzroy wrote:I might ask the seller to show me some data verifying the claim that the sun sleeves are in fact, Cooler than bare skin.misterhorsey wrote:and these are the white sunsleeves i got from ebay:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/UV-SUN-PROTE ... 1c17cfd453" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Or, will I look 'cooler' with the sleeves on?
While sitting atthe lights yesterday, in full afternoon sun, my arms (wearing sun sleeves) were definitely cooler than bare skin.
However, while moving, the sleeves prevent a lot of cooling you might get from air flow over the skin. It's a trade off - get burnt / skin cancers or be a little bit warmer?
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Postby chalkie » Thu Dec 20, 2012 6:28 pm
As they are knitted, be careful about snagging them on snaggable things - I have a small hole in one sleeve - still works though.
I think that mrhorsey's link is the recumbent rider's model for sun protection for the head.
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Postby Shpox » Fri Jan 18, 2013 1:14 pm
Anyone have experience with the Netti ones?Unfortunately due to the large demand for that product the supplier is totally out of stock so we won't be restocking them in the immediate future.
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Re: Sun sleeves - recommendations?
Postby maicoboy » Fri Jan 18, 2013 5:46 pm
Yes, I have been using a pair commuting for the last few weeks (Christmas present to myself). They are ultra thin and light and pretty cool, but not as cool as bare arms.Anyone have experience with the Netti ones?
I think they are so thin that they still let a fair amount of sunlight through, if you did a 150km ride in the sun I reckon you would still get burnt arms. A few years ago I had a white rashie made of similar material and after a day at the beach would still have sunburnt shoulders.
Slightly thicker material would be the go.
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Postby Dr_Mutley » Fri Jan 18, 2013 7:22 pm
misterhorsey wrote:Anyone ride with sun sleeves? And if so, anyone have any recommendations?
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.
Started a similar thread a couple of years ago... Might be something useful in here if u haven't seen it... Apologies if u have...
http://www.bicycles.net.au/forums/viewtopic.php?t=19357" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Postby m@ » Mon Jan 21, 2013 12:09 pm
I've worn them on 100Km rides with no problems; they are thin material but I believe they're SPF 50+...maicoboy wrote:Yes, I have been using a pair commuting for the last few weeks (Christmas present to myself). They are ultra thin and light and pretty cool, but not as cool as bare arms.Anyone have experience with the Netti ones?
I think they are so thin that they still let a fair amount of sunlight through, if you did a 150km ride in the sun I reckon you would still get burnt arms. A few years ago I had a white rashie made of similar material and after a day at the beach would still have sunburnt shoulders.
Slightly thicker material would be the go.
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Postby Xplora » Mon Jan 21, 2013 1:22 pm
I have the yellow and white ones. THey are the same material!plam wrote:These ones (http://www.torpedo7.com.au/products/R7W ... er-sleeves) from torpedo7 would probably fit the bill.
Bear in mind that you'll probably still get some exposure if you're commuting 2 hours a day like me even through them. I'm golden brown and only missed the sleeves 5 times all summer
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I'm a little tight so I'll probably buy the cheap eBay ones to begin with and see how they go, surely I'll get my money's worth for under $2...
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