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Thursday, May 3, 2007
Portland Rain Chaps: Ridiculous, or So Necessary?
Posted by on Thu, May 3 at 10:02 AM
Okay, PDX cyclists, what do you think of this: Ken Nelson is the inventor of DryHigh Rain Chaps. Behold:
If these look like just a sturdier version of what some people improvise with plastic bags, that’s exactly what happened: Nelson started to leave for a ride in the rain, realized his thighs were going to get really wet, and tied plastic bags around them. He may think he did, but he didn’t invent that. What he has invented are these rain chaps, which are in stores around town. My question is do you think this is a viable product? Would you buy rain chaps? For $5? I wouldn’t, except maybe because I really do like the packaging a lot:
Looks like candy cigarettes! Far be it from me to, er, rain on any local entrepreneur’s venture. But what about you, the would-be paying public? For more information, I really do encourage you to absolutely check out the website.
Comments
I predict that at some Critical Mass in the near future there will be a bike rider wearing nothing but rain chaps.
Well, definitely more affordable than those ridiculously overpriced rain pants most bike stores sell. The question is: do they work?
The website needs a demo video or some testimonials or something.
I can not say "fuck no" loud enough.
Well, I gotta give the guy credit for trying it.
I've had wet thighs, and when it starts pouring and I get soaked. He thinks he's filling a need.
Shit I don't even wear a helmet, so no, I wouldn't buy these nor would anyone in Holland.
Man! They look good! And only $5! And that's where I'm always getting soaked too. I can't wait to get me a pair.
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one of our friends made a prototype "rain skirt" which serves the same purpose but is probably easier to take on and off and is more attractive as well. i believe your neighbor has one. you should check it out.