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Aerodynamic Leathers?

To: "LSR list \(E-mail\)" <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Subject: Aerodynamic Leathers?
From: "Jon Wennerberg" <jonw@up.net>
Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2001 13:03:00 -0500
Well, here goes from that guy 'way up there, about 175 miles north of the
Green Bay Packers.  262" of snow this year - and it's sunny and 50 right
now.  Only another foot of snow and we'll break the record - why not go for
it?

Anyway, this morning I went to the clothing store to get (re)measured for my
leathers.  They're a couple of years old and a bit "snug here, loose there".
I'll return 'em to Z Leathers for the changes as necessary, but wonder
(here's the question, folks):  What's the opinion on the aerodynamic "hump"
that some racers sport on their backs these days?  Do the humps do anything
but increase the (assumed) coolness of the wearer?  Is there a real
reduction in drag and other nasty effects?  Should I pony up the handful of
bucks for a hump to wear this year?

Fire away, please.

Jon

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