Long sleeve jerseys for CM Ride next year?
Just a thought... some riders might prefer long sleeves....The sun is really scorching here in Malaysia. Can do a survey to see how's the feedback.
Rgds,
Melissa
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hi melissa,
i only trust Terry armcovers, they are the best bar none the most comfortable, high SPF and cooling ones i've ever worn, i have the DeSoto 'Arm Cooler' which are also good but high-maintenance white colour and you can tan through it, its that 'sheer', including the 'Cool Wings' version which goes OVER your sleeveless triathlon tops or spaghetti strap tops (guys, behave! :-P ) looks like a bolero - have yet to try out Santini, Shebeest, Sugoi, Pearl Izumi (USA/Canada export models). The el cheapo local brands i have and they are value for money /reasonable too, but comes in limited colours and poorer stitching. after all you get what you pay for.
i tend to steer away from event specific material so i can mix and match to accomodate existing wardrobe easily. the DeFeet Sunshields armcovers are a bit too thick for my liking. in short, make sure you see and touch the fabric first hand, and analyze the weave pattern and sometimes the 'elastic' zzz bands are so horrid they leave marks on your arms, so you have to fold it out to expose the elastic and so the smooth sides contact your skin and not leave chafe marks. if its 'silicone' band? hope u're not allergic to silicone!
i will have to be arbitrary with the fabric, quality of stitching and durability, practicality and correct sizing.
How can we forget the young ones... They'll look cute in the jerseys !
Rgds,
Melissa