Maybe the Boncho would, but an old cape does not. I am talking about a large and heavy cape that sits around you and as noted above tends to collect water as a pool in the middle at the front. To give an approximation of a hand signal, dip the shoulder, drop arm under the side and you can get as far as your elbow sticking out.Si wrote:I wonder how it moved when you try to signal....does it dump water straight down the opposite leg?
The problem with modern capes (including Carradice by looking at the measurements on their site) is that they are too small and too light. This is why people complain about them flying up at the back (not long enough to sit on if needed) and cracking like a sail in a wind (too light). To keep legs dry with a cape I add good old fashioned spats http://www.xxcycle.com/vaude-bike-gaite ... 80,,en.php I would use jacket and over trousers for commuting but a cape for long rides.
A hood never works for me. Fixed hoods restrict peripheral vison, free hoods are ok but both varieties are too noisy in the rain for me. I prefer a waterproof old flat cap.
The Boncho I think will suffer through being lifted to easily in a wind.
