January 15th, 2014, 09:58 AM | #1 |
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Name: Jaria
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Searching for a SUPER breathable summertime jacket, any suggestions?
Hey all!
I live in Florida and I'm dreading zipping into my jacket this summer, so I'm in the market for the most breathable, comfortable jacket I can get my hands on. All suggestions/recommendations are welcome and greatly appreciated! I'm leaning toward the Icon Women's Overlord Sportbike SB1 Mesh Jacket, http://www.motosport.com/motorcycle/...B1-Mesh-Jacket Thanks <3 |
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January 15th, 2014, 12:32 PM | #2 |
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I have an Joe Rocket Cleo I wear and carry the outer shell of my TourMaster to wear over it when the temps drop or if there is a sudden rain storm.
Not sure what it is like in FL in the dead heat of summer, but I found that summer desert riding really improves if i have a hydration vest under my gear. Its just a special vest you soak in cold water then as the water evaporates it helps keep your core cool. I've also taken to sharing this article a LOT since so many new riders have the same thought that heat = less or more open gear. Short rides, the mesh jacket will work just make sure that it still holds the armor securely in place. I like having a light long sleeve shirt on underneath so my skin doesn't get too hot but the cloth stays cool with the wind.
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January 15th, 2014, 12:54 PM | #3 |
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Embrace the sweat!!!!
You can be truly comfortable, or you can be safe. It's really hard to be both at the same time. Something's gotta give.... Ultimately this is something we all decide for ourselves. Some things to consider: A jacket shell has two functions. First, it protects your skin by sliding along the pavement so you don't have to. Leather slides. Textile does not slide quite as well and disintegrates faster. Mesh disintegrates faster still. Imagine holding your jacket up to a running belt sander. That's what's going to happen to it if you go down at speed. So: You want to think about abrasion when you buy a jacket. Second, the jacket shell holds the armor in place. Put a jacket on. Reach across your chest and grab the opposite elbow pad. Pull. If you can rotate it around your arm, then that's what's going to happen to it when you hit the ground. So: A tight jacket is good, while a loose jacket won't serve the purpose for which you are wearing it in the first place. My own priorities place safety first, so I wear full leather gear (jacket, pants and gauntlets, with proper boots) and armor at all times. To get it as comfortable as possible my jacket and pants are fully perforated, and on the hottest summer days I use the good old "swamp cooler" method -- i.e. wear a wicking long-sleeved tee shirt and a skull cap, and completely soak both in water before putting my jacket and helmet on. The "swamp cooler" cools through evaporation and can be positively chilly, at least until things dry out... but recharging is easy. I carry street clothes in a bag and change if I need to look good when I get to where I'm going. (edit: I just read the Iron Butt article linked above and they describe precisely this method) I keep jeans and shoes at work and just stick a fresh shirt in my bag for my daily commute. When I get there I hit the rest room and am ready for the day in about three minutes. Most would not readily adopt my strategy, I think, because it requires you to put up with a certain level of inconvenience in the name of protecting your hide (having to either wear your gear at your destination or change clothes). Your skin, your choice. Where do your priorities lie? How indestructible are you?
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January 15th, 2014, 01:06 PM | #4 |
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I agree with the above, full protection that's as perforated as possible and just suffer the heat is the safest way to go that's within reason. Personally though once it breaks 90 degrees out I have to switch to squid mode, which for me is: helmet, gloves (perforated leather short cuff), boots (perforated), icon stryker vest, icon stryker knee/shin/elbow guards and riding jeans. it breathes well and I believe it would hold up reasonably, my jacket and soon to arrive suit would protect me more but those are a lot hotter. As per the article linked above over 93 degrees the wind doesn't help cool you but you'll still cool down easier at a stop than if you're wearing a textile or leather jacket, What I do is bring along my camelbak. They cost about $100 but you can use them for all of your outdoor activities and they work really well to keep your water cold (just put some ice in there if it's really hot out to ensure ice cold water)
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January 15th, 2014, 01:29 PM | #5 |
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My Cleo 2.2 was very breathable. AND it held up and protected me great when a car jumped out in front of me.
When you hit 100+* though, nothing is breathable enough... I go for the air conditioned cage.
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January 15th, 2014, 02:22 PM | #6 |
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I would look into the Rukka brand. I do not have personal experience with this brand yet, but it sounds good for the type of thing you are looking for and I have heard amazing things. It is like mesh, but way more protective and flows huge amounts of air. I really wish they had a female version of this, I'd be all over it.
Here's a review from Revzilla... http://youtu.be/5wcktmqskic, Rukka Air-Y (women's) http://youtu.be/Yf_nwZWBHR4 and there is also the Rev'it Airwave. I LOVE Rev'it gear. I will be in a similar situation too, I just don't need it now. Also, the new Rev'it Sand (available for pre-order) has the option to put in a cooling vest, which is something you might want to look into, along with hydration pack, as mentioned. |
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January 15th, 2014, 08:39 PM | #7 |
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camel pack with water and a good leather jacket.
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January 20th, 2014, 01:06 PM | #8 | |
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Name: Jaria
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I never said anything about putting my comfort over safety, I'm just asking the community if anyone has a summer/breathable SAFE jacket that they would recommend. Or like the first reply suggested, a hydration vest. Never would have thought of it.
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January 20th, 2014, 01:09 PM | #9 |
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Name: Jaria
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Thanks to all for the suggestions, I'll be digging around for the best combo for summer time and probably post a little success story when the time comes.
Thanks again! |
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January 31st, 2014, 05:13 PM | #10 |
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http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/r...textile-jacket
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/r...otector-insert I have the Rev'it Tarmac Air Textile Jacket with a Rev'it seesoft back protector. Each breath extremely well and has been moderately comfortable during 100+ weather. Now about the protection... It's completely mesh on the chest which is obviously not ideal, but does come with CE shoulder and elbow protection and is supposedly more abrasion resistant. I haven't tested that part out. |
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January 31st, 2014, 06:47 PM | #11 |
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-After reading Title and OP it looked like safety was not a consideration.
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January 31st, 2014, 06:58 PM | #12 |
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love my RS Taichi GMX motion. I think it is awesome bang of your buck. Great leather, good stitching, good protection and it is almost entirely perferated so it provides great air flow for the money plus they look pretty good to boot.
As long as you are moving and not sitting in traffic this jacket is quite comfortable. Mine is black so that does not help in the sun. http://www.gearauthority.com/rs-taic...FUHNOgodGX8ADg
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January 31st, 2014, 10:32 PM | #13 |
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xelement has some that are $50 bucks with shoulder pads and elbow pads and a back pad. leatherup.com has them.
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February 1st, 2014, 04:59 PM | #14 |
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Not what I wear, but I have thought about this for those scorching days: http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com...l.bok?no=10916
Form commuting when it's north of 90*, I wear a mesh/textile jacket over an A* hard-armor jacket. Not as good as leather, but I feel pretty protected in it, and it flows a ton of air. If I'm riding to really ride, it's all leather no matter the temps. |
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February 3rd, 2014, 05:19 PM | #15 |
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i havent had the chance to test out my jacket in hot weather, but I have the Scorpion Assailant jacket in white. it has some interesting venting features along with perf leather in the upper chest.
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February 13th, 2014, 01:46 PM | #16 |
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February 14th, 2014, 05:23 AM | #17 |
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I had a black mesh jacket and discovered when stopped that it heated up quickly. Replaced it with a Joe Rocket white mesh jacket and it was more comfortable. Not sure if they offer women's jackets in white, but they should.
Bought an evaporation vest and wore it one time. It wasn't very effective in the high humidity of the Southeast. A wet T-shirt under the jacket was much more effective at cooling, but dried out in 15-20 minutes riding time. Also have a Motoport kevlar mesh jacket in Hi-vis. http://www.motoport.com/index.php?op...d=27&Itemid=15 More armor than the Joe Rocket jacket, and a little longer length, making it not quite as cool on very hot days. Last futzed with by flitecontrol; February 15th, 2014 at 01:38 PM. |
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