Review: Moeben UPF Sleeves

[Alex]

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. I guess I need to lift some more weights!

Alex

[Tokie]

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

[Alex]

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!

Alex