Questions on UV index.
05-05-08, 03:31 PM
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Questions on UV index.
Does riding 1 hour when the UV index is 1 as damaging as riding half-hour when UV index is 2 ? Besides sunscreen and wearing a balaclave , is there any other way to shade your face? Is there such a thing as a sombrero helmet?
05-05-08, 04:22 PM
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05-05-08, 04:33 PM
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A lot of people act tough like theres something wrong with caring about this stuff. If you've ever seen an older person with sun damage its not a rockin look. You've got to have your skin the rest of your life so you might as well take care of it.
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Very useful picture, but shouldn't the 'Always' and 'Rarely' be reversed? For example if the UV is 3, wouldn't
you always get skin damage the longer you are exposed ?
you always get skin damage the longer you are exposed ?
05-06-08, 08:33 AM
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You wear a balaclava in the summer? I had to google that word, but they look hot. I have a skin condition that makes me want to avoid sunburn at all costs, and I would gladly wear a mask like that if it were possible. But could you tell me please, how do you stand it? Isn't it like wearing a toboggan?
Could you post a link to one?
Thanks.
Could you post a link to one?
Thanks.
