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Gator skins

Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by ironhorse, Mar 7, 2010.

  1. ironhorse

    ironhorse Active Member

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    Ordered myself a gator skin shirt to try it out see if it practices what their preaching, supposed to be an exllenant cold weather shirt, Gator Skins - Warmest Clothing Around! Has anyone else tried them? should be at the house when I get back and I will let you know
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    I was goin to but the Gator refused to part with it - he was still usin it!:roflmao:
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    gotta git tough sarge...:roflmao:
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    Yep - but he had me outgunned - had to do a stratic(sp) retreat :roflmao:
    Although I've read about these shirts but don't know anybody who has admitted to wearing one yet. Gotta watch the macho image ya know. Let us know if ya get one and more important does the derned thing do what it says it will; might have rearm and go wrasll thaat gator again to get for me. I get cold lookin at ice in a glass of hooch in july and this little item might be just ticket.:D
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    Ironhorse,I would like to know if you like the gator skins, riding in Idaho is alway cool/cold in the mornings and we shed to short sleeve shirts in the afternoon. I saw an add in the thunder magazine and wanted to know if its worth the money. This would be just the ticket because its warm and compacts into a small space.
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    just got home to try it, will let you know soon
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    I am interested in your feedback also. They where at the local bike show last month. I got taken in by the little cutie red head they had working the booth. Almost bought one then got drawn in by the Hooters girls and forgot to get back to the shirt.
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    Dern Hooter Gals will do that to ya! - Took my grandson (10 yro) with me the last time we went to Hooters and he forgot to eat what he ordered ( they grow up to fast in todays world) - come to think of it I forgot to eat too.:roflmao:
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    I'd also like to know how they work, just like Idahoo is always col here in the early mornings and when the sun goes down.
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    well so far so good, might be a little tight for their recommendations, take into account that 70 deg is cooold to me I rode in the gator and a hoodie about 40 deg, was content would like to hold it up against under armor, give it another try at work this week.
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    OK I had an opportunity to wear it out in 30-40 weather, Iam not so sure it is what was preached, I am expecting more but I will give it more of a chance before I dis it.
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    I believe it does keep you warmer though I prefer 90 deg and it is comfortable, would I recommend it sure if you got the money but if not then just get under armor cold weather gear it's cheaper JMO
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    thanks for the update
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    Rode the other day in the fog, about 40-45, gator and jacket, I was impressed that I did get a chill then it leveled off and was comfortable for about the next 150 miles then that afternoon had to shead the jacket at about 60-65
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    I broke down and bought the shirt. Friends of mine recommended it. Its OK. I like the shirt but I really can't tell if it does the job they says it does. After spending almost $70 bucks you want to believe it works. Definitely doesn't do the job of a electric vest but it might do the job better then some of the other cold weather gear I have. I do like the fact it is light weight. I also recommend buying a size larger then you normally wear. I take an XL but had to get the next size up, 2XL, because its not supposed to fit tight.

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