Review: Moeben UPF Sleeves

Today, I was out in the blazing hot sun, at altitude, for over 8 hours. I was attending a mountain bike camp. I wore a short sleeve Cannondale UPF 40 jersey (purchased from TE). I also wore white Moeben UPF 50 arm sleeves to protect my arms from the sun. www.moeben.com I don't see on the site where it says they are UPF 50, but that's what the company told me they are rated.

I was comfortable all day long. The sleeves are well-made and not too hot. I like them so much more than the Desoto arm coolers. The Desoto coolers are a lower UPF and I'm not crazy about the gripper elastic. On this afternoon's XC ride, the sleeves did slip down a bit. I have little stick arms and I can't keep even small-sized arm warmers up. :o I guess I need to lift some more weights!

Alex

How hot was it at your Mt bike camp? Those arm sleeves look kind of thick and warm. The De Sotos come in a handy "Cool Wings" model, same light weight fabric, but in a bolero style that can't fall down. Available right here on TE! But really, how thick and warm are those Moebens? Thanks! Tokie

Tokie,

They are thicker than the Desoto arm coolers, but I found the fabric more comfortable. I don't know what the temps were this weekend. FWIW, people wear them during Badwater, where it gets to be 120. I know it wasn't that hot this weekend! :eek:

Alex