Dryzone
 The
solution to quick drying your gear
You know the deal. You’re out riding your bike and it
rains. If you hadn’t been using a waterproof product such as
Nikwax, the next thing you know your boots, gloves, pants and jacket are
soaked. Or, suppose you had your helmet locked to the side of your bike and it
rained while you were away. Now you’ve got a soaked helmet.
Without drying your gear out quickly, it’s likely you’re
going to encounter mildew to a degree, and that degree will depend on how warm
it is where you dry your gear. Room temperatures during the fall and winter can
mean it will take several days.
Enter Dryzone.
 Dryzone
inserts are manufactured using Dampire technology, and contain thousands of
powerful, hygroscopic crystals. When placed in damp or wet gear, moisture is
absorbed and "locked" into the crystals, preventing mold, rot and unpleasant
odors. Thorough drying improves insulation and also kills bacteria and fungal
spores, reducing the risk of infections.
While it’s true that some garments you could toss in the
dryer, others you cannot - such as your helmet, boots, leathers or a tank bag.
Dryzones are effective without heat and are therefore strongly recommended for
drying leather and other heat-sensitive materials.
We’ve been testing the product since late summer and have
found it’s usefulness to go beyond just motorcycle gear. A nice dealer jacket
that required a drip dry method for cleaning would never have dried in November
before the dreaded mildew odor came stanking out. But the Dryzone inserts placed
over the wet areas insured the jacket would dry quickly and without odor.
 Of
course the inserts’ capacity is limited. Once they’ve done their job they are
filled with moisture. To remove the moisture you place the inserts into a
microwave for four minutes. They come out steaming and you let them rest and
continue their steaming process until they cool and dry. Then they’re ready to
do their work all over again.
At $25 for two inserts the convenience of being able to
ride the next day dry surely exceeds the cost of the product.
Dryzone inserts can be purchased through the
Sound RIDER! store
PT/Fall 04
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