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  1. #1 The "science" of being "cool" 
    Danger, Will Robinson! Lao Jia Hou's Avatar
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    Nope, sorry, this thread isn't about "how to be a pirate."

    Instead, here is a link that explains, in reasonably simple terms, why riding a motorcycle on a hot day can cause heat stroke (despite having a "cooling" wind blowing through your mesh jacket).

    http://www.ironbutt.com/ibmagazine/i..._62-66_Hot.pdf

    Bottom line is:

    1) High airflow speed accelerates the removal of cooling perspiration;

    2) Best to wear protective gear that is slightly vented, allowing the convective effect to be minimized;

    3) A windscreen is helpful; and,

    4) Radiant heat from an engine (radiator) can contribute to heat stroke.

    So, when I get the Halloween urge to dress up in my pirate costume (leather vest with either no shirt, or a short-sleeve shirt), and ride my leg-burning Harley without one of those "un-cool" fairings, I better stop every 30 minutes, or so, and consume a bottle of water. Unfortunately, my cool hog doesn't easily carry water, or look cool when I have water strapped to it. Hence, always have a sidecar buddy in the group (Hi Jim!).

    Anyways, China has lots of hot days and, especially in the very dry Western regions, it is something to think about.
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  2. #2 Re: The "science" of being "cool" 
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    The prior ironbutt pdf article explains that the head is a significant evaporative item, and a covered full face helps reduce the chance of heat stroke. Obviously, the skull-cap beanies are only for decorative purposes, but now it appears that they can also be notable contributors to dehydration & heat stroke.

    In a similar vein (being "cool", but of the "pirate-type" of "cool"), here is an interesting research finding about crash impact areas on helmets:

    Helmet Impact Areas.jpg
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    Damn, it is just getting harder and harder to play pirate in the context of these distressing facts.
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    Thanks a lot for sharing these interesting facts!
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