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2009-12-28 12:33 PM

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Subject: Arm coolers?
Has anyone tried arm-coolers in the summer?  I know that some of the pros (Sindballe) use them, but am wondering how/if they work.  There do not appear to be any reviews of arm-coolers in the gear section.


2009-12-28 2:56 PM
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I have the Desoto brand arm coolers. I think they do work. I use them more for sun protection than anything. My only complaint is that they're not very stretchy and therefore do not stay up as well as some of the arm warmers I have. That could be a function of my arm size/shape though.
2009-12-28 3:38 PM
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I used the de soto arm coolers for IMCOZ and LOVED them... they did help with keeping me cool a bit, but the UV protection was awesome. I barely got any sun from where they were !
2009-12-28 3:46 PM
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Subject: RE: Arm coolers?

I have DeSoto coolwings, which are like arm coolers in a shrug.  I picked them so they'd cover my shoulders too, since I prefer sleeveless bike jerseys.  I like them because they provide excellent UPF protection and prefer them to wearing suncreen on sunny bike rides. 

My only complaint with that particular product is they get stretched out.  I couldn't wear them from bike to run - I tried and they fall off my shoulders. 

Now I wear them under my sleeveless bike jersey.  I'm honestly not sure they make me cooler at the moment, but not being sunburnt is a huge advantage

2009-12-28 3:48 PM
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Subject: RE: Arm coolers?
trishie - 2009-12-28 4:38 PM I used the de soto arm coolers for IMCOZ and LOVED them... they did help with keeping me cool a bit, but the UV protection was awesome. I barely got any sun from where they were !


But what about your tan? Wink
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