Very thin windproof base layer suggestions?

Jazz62 · 10-01-2012, 11:12 PM

I picked up a BMW Airflow 4 jacket and pants over the Summer. It's my first foray into BMW gear and I gotta say I am

completely sold on the quality and functionality, nicest stuff I've ever had. I expected them to work well in the hot temps of

summer and they did not disappoint but I did a little experiment a couple nights ago to see how they did in the mid-50's and they were surprisingly

good. I have an Aeroflow shield on my 1150GS and I know that helps but overall I was comfortable. I don't ride year round

here in Shitcago but definitely do up until around mid-December and it got me thinking that I could get away with using

the Airflow 4 gear if I had a very thin windproof base layer under it. Any suggestions?

Snowbound · 10-02-2012, 07:40 AM

I have the Aerostitch windshirt . It might work for you needs .

mookybird · 10-02-2012, 07:50 AM

Patagonia makes a nice windshirt that I have used on a regular basis for over ten years now, go lite also offers a pretty well reviewed one. They are spendy but compressed are smaller than an orange.

I've gotten a lot of good use out of the Klim revolt pullover which is a wind layer, it compresses into a mid sized pocket pretty easily and has a large opening to make it easy to pull on and off.

If you have room for a heated inner jacket you would really be well served, the gen 4 stuff is pretty thin and while it may not be totally windproof it would be my choice, plug a set of heated glove liners in and your golden.

eakins · 10-02-2012, 07:52 AM

http://www.cyclegear.com/eng/product...let/web1008354

http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com...3ACold+Killers

spoon · 10-02-2012, 07:20 PM

Rev'it makes some nice stuff. I have been wearing one of there pull-over wind shirts since 2007. A very noticeable difference. I ride year around in the Rockies.

levain · 10-02-2012, 07:56 PM

EDZ innershell

I bought mine from Aerostich. It's not cheap. I think I paid closer to $70 3 or 4 years ago. I'd pay there asking today for another. It will end your search for a lightweight windproof "shell". If you're looking for something that looks a little more normal for off the bike wear, then I'd just look for a windstopper shirt.

Another option is the Warm n Safe Generation WaterProof Men's Heated Liner.It is definitely windproof, but bulkier than their other liners. I haven't used it in the rain other than under my goretex jacket, so can't comment on the water resistance. Definitely windproof though. That would get you into colder weather.

Stegerman · 10-03-2012, 06:42 AM

Thin, windproof and warm. I love mine.

http://www.google.com/#q=mountain+ha...w=1152&bih=637

norcal1 · 10-03-2012, 07:54 AM

Klim Inferno Shirt. I have one and love it, a very good mid layer and you can wear it as a light jacket if you want. Here is a link: http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/klim-inferno-shirt

levain · 10-03-2012, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by norcal1

Klim Inferno Shirt. I have one and love it, a very good mid layer and you can wear it as a light jacket if you want. Here is a link: http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/klim-inferno-shirt

awesome piece. I have one too. NOT windproof unfortunately.

tbarstow · 10-03-2012, 09:13 AM

UnderArmor Cold Gear shirt, pants, and balaclava. Works great for me

NJ Moto · 10-03-2012, 02:29 PM

Another option is to use a waterproof/windproof shell over your Airflow.

Dan Alexander · 10-04-2012, 05:05 AM

Gore Windstopper is the best material that I find still breathes well.

For fully waterproof buy a BMW liner from one of the other jackets like the RP3

Lesser · 10-04-2012, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Alexander

Gore Windstopper is the best material that I find still breathes well...

Gore Windstopper is the best thing going.

REVIT has a few options. They're not cheap, but you get what you pay for.

The $200 Samurai jacket is worth checking out. And it seems crazy at only $10 less, but the $190 Inca shirt is super thin and still has Windstopper built into it.

Valker · 10-04-2012, 05:51 AM

Very thin waterproof/wind proof layer?
Skin.

TwoShots · 10-04-2012, 09:58 AM

Mountain Hardware's Tech Jacket has worked well for me. Thin and the zip-pits are a nice venting option as the day warms up.

10-01-2012, 11:12 PM	#1
Jazz62 ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Midwest Oddometer: 629	Very thin windproof base layer suggestions? I picked up a BMW Airflow 4 jacket and pants over the Summer. It's my first foray into BMW gear and I gotta say I am completely sold on the quality and functionality, nicest stuff I've ever had. I expected them to work well in the hot temps of summer and they did not disappoint but I did a little experiment a couple nights ago to see how they did in the mid-50's and they were surprisingly good. I have an Aeroflow shield on my 1150GS and I know that helps but overall I was comfortable. I don't ride year round here in Shitcago but definitely do up until around mid-December and it got me thinking that I could get away with using the Airflow 4 gear if I had a very thin windproof base layer under it. Any suggestions?

10-02-2012, 07:40 AM	#2
Snowbound Studly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Crystola ,Colorado Oddometer: 600	I have the Aerostitch windshirt . It might work for you needs . __________________ BMWMOA ABC Pikes Peak BMW Riders 2001 R 1150 GS 1978 R 100RS 1976 XT-500 1964 CL-72 1955 CJ-5 1975 F-250 Highboy

10-02-2012, 07:52 AM	#4
eakins Butler Maps Joined: May 2002 Location: Colorado - Fort Collins Oddometer: 14,452	http://www.cyclegear.com/eng/product...let/web1008354 http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com...3ACold+Killers __________________ Butler Maps - motorcycle maps for riders by riders - Ozarks , Nor Cal , COBDR shipping, AZBDR scouting http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=598717 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/butlermaps

10-02-2012, 07:56 PM	#6
levain STILL Jim Williams Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Providence, RI Oddometer: 5,953	EDZ innershell I bought mine from Aerostich. It's not cheap. I think I paid closer to $70 3 or 4 years ago. I'd pay there asking today for another. It will end your search for a lightweight windproof "shell". If you're looking for something that looks a little more normal for off the bike wear, then I'd just look for a windstopper shirt. Another option is the Warm n Safe Generation WaterProof Men's Heated Liner.It is definitely windproof, but bulkier than their other liners. I haven't used it in the rain other than under my goretex jacket, so can't comment on the water resistance. Definitely windproof though. That would get you into colder weather. __________________ Click Here! 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 XC 1971 Lambretta DL levain screwed with this post 10-02-2012 at 08:07 PM

10-03-2012, 06:42 AM	#7
Stegerman MotoOCD sufferer Joined: Dec 2008 Location: SW Idaho Oddometer: 572	Mountain Hardwear Transitons Jacket Thin, windproof and warm. I love mine. http://www.google.com/#q=mountain+ha...w=1152&bih=637 __________________ 2000 R1150GS- ZenPig 2003 F650GS (sold) formally trained to screw with people's minds..

10-02-2012, 07:50 AM	#3
mookybird Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2011 Location: Olympic Peninsula, Washington State Oddometer: 170	Patagonia makes a nice windshirt that I have used on a regular basis for over ten years now, go lite also offers a pretty well reviewed one. They are spendy but compressed are smaller than an orange. I've gotten a lot of good use out of the Klim revolt pullover which is a wind layer, it compresses into a mid sized pocket pretty easily and has a large opening to make it easy to pull on and off. If you have room for a heated inner jacket you would really be well served, the gen 4 stuff is pretty thin and while it may not be totally windproof it would be my choice, plug a set of heated glove liners in and your golden.

10-02-2012, 07:20 PM	#5
spoon Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2007 Oddometer: 147	Rev'it makes some nice stuff. I have been wearing one of there pull-over wind shirts since 2007. A very noticeable difference. I ride year around in the Rockies.

10-03-2012, 07:54 AM	#8
norcal1 Cameron Park, CA. Joined: Mar 2006 Oddometer: 209	Klim Inferno Shirt. I have one and love it, a very good mid layer and you can wear it as a light jacket if you want. Here is a link: http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/klim-inferno-shirt

10-03-2012, 09:13 AM	#10
tbarstow Two-wheelin' Fool Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Viva Lost Wages! Oddometer: 2,565	UnderArmor Cold Gear shirt, pants, and balaclava. Works great for me

10-03-2012, 02:29 PM	#11
NJ Moto Running Free Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Bergen County, NJ Oddometer: 7,132	Another option is to use a waterproof/windproof shell over your Airflow. __________________ Every ride is an adventure http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuKeu...feature=relmfu http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYqF_BtIwAU "Can we get a party to finally represent us?" - Cenk Uygur

10-04-2012, 05:05 AM	#12
Dan Alexander Ride Far - Ride Fast Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Ottawa and Montreal Oddometer: 4,759	Gore Windstopper is the best material that I find still breathes well. For fully waterproof buy a BMW liner from one of the other jackets like the RP3 __________________ Beemers Past and Present: 74 R90S, 77 R100RS, 85 K100RS, 2x 87 K100RS, 96 R1100GS, 99 R1100S, 2002 R1150GS, 2005 F650 Dakar Plus the occasional Triumph, BSA, Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki and KTM but who's counting

10-04-2012, 05:51 AM	#14
Valker Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Oddometer: 227	Very thin waterproof/wind proof layer? Skin. __________________ "Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending." -Carl Bard

10-04-2012, 09:58 AM	#15
TwoShots Vagabond Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Cedar City, Utah Oddometer: 1,447	Mountain Hardware's Tech Jacket has worked well for me. Thin and the zip-pits are a nice venting option as the day warms up. __________________ End Crossbreeding \| Southern UT Excursion: Rockhounding

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