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Flexothane Jacket - it's all your fault Harry
Posted by : Diesel Dave (2.218.154.163) 
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On Friday 27/09/13 at 17:50:26
Now I could blame Vic too as it was his suggestion to Harry that eventually resulted in the posting recently regards useless motorcycle clothing and decent waterproof outer layers.
Luckily for me I turned 50 this year and the good lady with exceptional kindness (and in no small part having access to my credit card), purchased a gift which I have hankered after for some time - namely a sheepskin flying jacket.
I have ridden around with this garment over the recent cool evenings and always arrived warm and toasty, however turning a 'weather eye' to the forecast and knowing what the winter is likely to hold in store; i decided that a decent waterproof outer layer would be a good addition.
In a timely manner came the posting from our 'Jimmy Sommerville' look-alike winner, as regards Flexothane garments and their guaranteed waterpoofedness.
Ah-ha; I thought, sounds just the ticket, and immediately set too with Macbook in search of aforementioned eBay bargains.
It is at this point that a little caution should have entered into the thought process, for my part I blame the somewhat stronger than commonly available opiates I have been taking for a back complaint; one of the side effects being a brain akin to scrambled egg.
So given that my flying jacket is a rather bulky affair in size 'generous' I opted for the XL option when choosing a suitable dayglo and scotchlite item from the drop down list; at 19.20 delivered thought it was a bargain to boot.
The item arrived this morning and from appearances of the package could have been a bolster pillow for a double bed (American sized). Unwrapping the jacket proved the bulk was in no part attributable to the packaging - this being just a plastic bag with sticky label.
There are 2 considerations that I should have accounted for when placing the order:
1) XL actually means XL - this is not from a fashion outlet and customers of this type of item are likely to be of the 'substantial' build, having breakfasted at various 'greasy spoon' establishments the length and breadth of this country whilst building our motorway network. I doubt they would have chose the Special K option from the menu either; more likely the 'Five Bellies Special'.
2) The jacket appears to be lined with heavy quilting? I had not considered this at all thinking it would merely be the outer layer. As it stands now this additional bulk on top of a rather thick flying jacket should provide sufficient insulation for inter-stellar travel. The supreme cold of outer space holding no fears when insulated by this combination.
I can indeed put on both garments at the same time, unfortunately turning one's head becomes rather impossible, doubly so with a crash helmet on top. Still the Munterbike has mirrors and a decent turn of speed so I should be alright.
Besides it will negate the need for a tent when joining in next years outings.
Tootle pip.
DD
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