originaldmo
New member
Hi gang,
New member here and I promise I used that search function before posting this... but yes, another 'Stich thread!
I've never worn an Aerostich, but placed an order today for an R3. I'm difficult to fit, so even ordering the "off-the-shelf" Short option just to try one on meant eight weeks of production lead-time.
I ordered the gray with black ballistics option. However, I'm second-guessing myself a bit. I definitely prefer the look of the all black/black ballistics suit. I do typically wear black gear, but also naturally run warm. So I figured the grey/black would be a more versatile option for year-round use. I live in the Bay Area and ride year-round in temps ranging from the 40s to 110. But most typically, I'm riding in temps from the low-60s to mid-90s.
My question is this: I understand that black fabrics generally absorb more heat (science!), but I've also read a couple of accounts of color choice not affecting temperature too much on the R3 garment, specifically. So, I'm curious: does anyone have any personal experience with a black R3? If you did it all over again, would you choose a different color?
TIA. (Photo from Aerostich's Instagram page.)
New member here and I promise I used that search function before posting this... but yes, another 'Stich thread!
I've never worn an Aerostich, but placed an order today for an R3. I'm difficult to fit, so even ordering the "off-the-shelf" Short option just to try one on meant eight weeks of production lead-time.
I ordered the gray with black ballistics option. However, I'm second-guessing myself a bit. I definitely prefer the look of the all black/black ballistics suit. I do typically wear black gear, but also naturally run warm. So I figured the grey/black would be a more versatile option for year-round use. I live in the Bay Area and ride year-round in temps ranging from the 40s to 110. But most typically, I'm riding in temps from the low-60s to mid-90s.
My question is this: I understand that black fabrics generally absorb more heat (science!), but I've also read a couple of accounts of color choice not affecting temperature too much on the R3 garment, specifically. So, I'm curious: does anyone have any personal experience with a black R3? If you did it all over again, would you choose a different color?
TIA. (Photo from Aerostich's Instagram page.)