March 15th, 2014, 10:16 AM | #1 |
antiant
Name: antiant
Location: Cali
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Summer Gear Recommendations
I'm looking for hot weather summer gear that will not compromise protection, but at the same time, give me enough air vents to keep me cool. Where I live and during the summer it easily reaches around 110 degrees. I currently have Rev'it Ignition 2 jacket and pants. Although this gear is great, it killed me in the summer and I didn't do much riding. I have a list of jackets I am looking at below, if you can think of anything better or more adequate please recommend them. I'm also looking for owners of any of these jackets and your experience with them. A cooling vest will also be purchased. Thanks!
1. RS Taichi Women's Drymaster Prime All Season Jacket 2. Rev'it Women's Airwave 3. Rukka Women's Air-Y Jacket 4. Spidi Women's Netix Mesh Jacket 5. Alpinestars Stella T-GP Plus R Air Jacket 6. BMW AirFlow Jacket Women's |
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March 15th, 2014, 10:39 AM | #2 |
The Violet Vixen
Name: Yakaru
Location: Issaquah, WA & Las Vegas, NV
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Perigee (250), Hotaru (250), Saturn (300), Pearl (300), Zero (S1000RR), Chibi (Z125), Xellos ('18 HP4R) Posts: A lot.
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I don't have the Airwave specifically, (maybe I should, Vegas being Vegas, but I'm about to head out so :P) but I ADORE my Rev'It gear so that'd be my recommendation.
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March 15th, 2014, 12:26 PM | #4 |
antiant
Name: antiant
Location: Cali
Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): None Posts: A lot.
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Perforated leather won't work in these temperatures for me, unfortunately. I need a lot more airflow with major vents. Unless you can direct me to one that has all that?
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March 15th, 2014, 09:50 PM | #5 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Roger
Location: NorCali - East Bay
Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 White Ninja 300 Posts: 379
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Perf leather with vents? Seems kinda rare. I was thinking about the Dainese Racing Perforated Jacket or the Dainese Super Speed Perforated with their zipper front vents.
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March 15th, 2014, 10:54 PM | #6 |
wat
Name: wat
Location: tustin/long beach
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my dainese does fine up to about 105. but i can't take 105 without a jacket either. it has zippered vents front and back besides the perf
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March 15th, 2014, 11:04 PM | #7 | |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Roger
Location: NorCali - East Bay
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Quote:
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March 16th, 2014, 07:56 PM | #10 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Darren
Location: Sandy Springs, GA
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I have the airwave and I recommend it. Ony thing I don't like about it is how hard it is to remove and reinstall the upgraded back armor.
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March 19th, 2014, 09:44 PM | #11 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Roger
Location: NorCali - East Bay
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Well pulled the trigger and snagged a Dainese Racing Perforated Non-C2 in white (the all white one ) on clearance. Summer jacket - check.
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March 19th, 2014, 10:33 PM | #12 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Jeff
Location: Santa Maria, CA
Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 White Ninja 300, 2010 Red Ninja 250r (Sold) Posts: 335
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On page 207 of Proficient Motorcycling David Hough states "Once air temperature climbs above 99 degrees Fahrenheit, you should keep your insulation on and the vents closed." "Mesh or ventilated riding jackets are a good answer for riding in hot climates, but only in temperatures below 99 degrees Fahrenheit. Once temperature climbs above body temperature, ventilation only allows more hot air to blow through, helping to heat up the skin and transfer more heat back to the core." He advocates using insulated outer garments in conjunction with evaporative cooling (like a cooling vest as mentioned in the original post) in extreme heat.
Just something to think about. I wanted to quote a knowledgeable source since I've never ridden in temperatures above my body temperature. I'm lucky enough to live in a mild climate. If it's 100 degrees out I'll just take the car for a few days until it cools back down to the usual mid 70s. |
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