Winter Warming Strategies

[onetrack]

Brendan, I never worked underground as a miner, I was a surface miner, I like seeing the sun when I'm working. But I worked closely with the underground miners, and got the "inside info" on working conditions. I only went underground on odd occasions, and was glad to be back on the surface when I got out.

[onetrack]

24 minutes ago, T510 said:

Has this bloke got a beef with ATC or CASA?

[BrendAn]

2 minutes ago, onetrack said:

Brendan, I never worked underground as a miner, I was a surface miner, I like seeing the sun when I'm working. But I worked closely with the underground miners, and got the "inside info" on working conditions. I only went underground on odd occasions, and was glad to be back on the surface when I got out.

so you just liked the feel of the pantyhose.🤣

[BrendAn]

wouldn't get me underground either.  when  i looked at the rescue pods at central norseman was enough to put me off.

[onetrack]

3 minutes ago, BrendAn said:

so you just liked the feel of the pantyhose.🤣

Like any bloke, I enjoy the feel of getting pantyhose off. 😄 

[facthunter]

It's useful to protect against Stinger Bites in FNQ.  Nev

[sfGnome]

It’s just occurred to me (sorry to bring the tone back down) that stockings/thermals/etc are all going to be a disaster in case of in-flight fire. Isn’t it recommended that you should only wear cotton-based clothing in the air because it won’t melt into your skin in a fire? 
 

I guess it’s a trade-off. Which is more likely; losing all your skin in a fire or freezing to death? 🫣

[ClintonB]

nanna could knit pure wool ones, i believe wool fibre is a bit fire resistant.

wouldn't look to baaaad either

[facthunter]

IF you are on fire or freezing  to death LAND  The gloves some war time pilots Wore were fire resistant.  Nev

[sfGnome]

Yes. Thermals made of fine merino wool are really good. 

[onetrack]

The MAMIL's use these, to keep their legs warm whilst cycling in freezing conditions. But they are made from from flammable polyester/elastane. They have zippers for ease of fitting and removal.

 

Thermo-fit Leg Warmers, Black - Unisex

WWW.SCODY.COM

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Stay warm on cold rides with SCODY’s unisex black thermo-fit leg warmers. Made from lightweight Italian thermal fabric for comfort, stretch, and insulation. Thermo-fit Leg Warmers, Black - Unisex

 

Edited yesterday at 01:08 AM by onetrack

[sfGnome]

5 minutes ago, onetrack said:

The MAMIL's use these, to keep their legs warm whilst cycling in freezing conditions

Yep. Fire is fairly low on the risk scale when cycling. 😛

Edited yesterday at 01:13 AM by sfGnome

[onetrack]

If you're really worried about burns in a crash, wear a Nomex fire suit, as the race car drivers do.

 

I'd have to opine the greatest threat from a fire breakout after or during a crash, is the high likelihood of lung damage, caused by ingesting flames, soot and smoke. No fire-resistant clothing can prevent that.

[onetrack]

Further searching reveals an Australian company selling Australian Merino wool, leg and knee warmers - so here we have good warmth, insulation and fire resistance all in the one product - and you're buying local as well.

 

Merino Wool Warmers | Breathe Vélo

BREATHEVELO.CC

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Superfine Merino Leg and Knee Warmers

 

[BrendAn]

1 hour ago, onetrack said:

The MAMIL's use these, to keep their legs warm whilst cycling in freezing conditions. But they are made from from flammable polyester/elastane. They have zippers for ease of fitting and removal.

 

Thermo-fit Leg Warmers, Black - Unisex

WWW.SCODY.COM

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Stay warm on cold rides with SCODY’s unisex black thermo-fit leg warmers. Made from lightweight Italian thermal fabric for comfort, stretch, and insulation. Thermo-fit Leg Warmers, Black - Unisex

 

pilots that dress in lycra fly really slow around the cicuit  giving the bird to the planes trying to get around them.

[skippydiesel]

Isn't voyeurism some sort of crime?😈

[Litespeed]

I bought merino wool thermals at Aldi. Lovely and warm, ultrafine weave and feels like cotton.

 

Wool is very fireproof, standard fare for older fireman suits.

 

Sadly, when bushfires occur you see dead sheep leaned against a fence and the fleece is unburnt and that's with a full load of natural oils.