March 25th, 2013, 11:53 PM | #1 |
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Name: Jon
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Summer/warm weather jacket
I havent really ridden in my leather jacket yet but I know that it will be unbearable in the summer. I am looking for something comfortable (my leather jacket is way too bulky), still offers some protection, and is not a furnace. Any recommendations? Not looking to break the bank here.
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March 26th, 2013, 01:39 AM | #2 |
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went to cyclegear to check out the icon overlord leather jacket. has plenty of holes for venting in teh front.but since you already have a leather jacket and ur tryin to keep costs low..
i know a few people who have said great things about http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/a...p-r-air-jacket and http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/d...textile-jacket |
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March 26th, 2013, 06:33 AM | #3 |
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OOOo I really like that dainese
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March 26th, 2013, 07:08 AM | #4 |
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thinking of getting a revit airwave for next mesh jacket.
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March 26th, 2013, 10:07 AM | #5 |
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http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/a...lus-air-jacket
Got this one used on craigslist for $125. Upgraded the chest and back protectors to the Bio Armor. |
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March 26th, 2013, 11:03 AM | #6 |
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I have the Icon Overlord textile version for summer commuting. http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/i...textile-jacket
I wear it around town when it's warm. But for riding out on the freeway or anywhere I'm more likely to be testing my limits, I wear the leather. |
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April 1st, 2013, 05:48 PM | #7 |
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I have the Revit Airwave and like it
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/revit-airwave-jacket I have this Sedici too and really like it as well. On closeout now for a great price. http://www.cyclegear.com/CycleGear/O...06_191498_1936 |
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April 1st, 2013, 09:00 PM | #8 |
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I snagged a Cortech GX Air 2 leather/mesh jacket on clearance a couple summers ago, and it's awesome. By itself you can barely tell you're wearing a jacket, and with both the waterproof and thermal liners installed, I think it's actually warmer than my leather jacket! Looks like the new version does not use any leather, but it's still worth a look.
http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street..._3_jacket.html
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April 1st, 2013, 09:04 PM | #9 |
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I'm hoping my perforated Chicane jacket keeps me fairly cool once we hit 90's this year. I know when I rode my bike for the first time early March it felt like the perforations were letting ice into my jacket.
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April 1st, 2013, 09:22 PM | #10 | |
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April 2nd, 2013, 09:27 AM | #11 |
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http://www.compacc.com/p/Shadow-Scorcher-Mesh-Jackets works for me. It has held up well.
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April 2nd, 2013, 04:09 PM | #12 |
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That jacket would be nice. Too bad they are sold out of everything
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April 3rd, 2013, 05:24 PM | #13 | |
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May 7th, 2013, 04:45 PM | #14 |
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So it was between the revit air wave and the cortech gx sport air 3.0; I went with cortech. Same price, but useable during all seasons, more protection, apparently flows more air than the revit (according to a revzilla rep) and all my other stuff is cortech. Hopefully it fits
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May 7th, 2013, 04:55 PM | #15 |
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I got a fly racing jacket from revzilla for $89... Looks great, flows air like crazy, it's new, and cheap!!!
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May 7th, 2013, 05:07 PM | #16 |
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Mesh is the way to go on those really hot days. Something that's a light color works good as well.
This is my summer jacket.
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May 7th, 2013, 08:15 PM | #17 |
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May 7th, 2013, 08:20 PM | #18 |
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So far no problems with mine, flows great air. Not so impressed with the normal foam back cushion, but plenty of Jackets come with them, and I hope I don't ever test it out, probly get a $90 buck chest and back protector though sometime
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May 7th, 2013, 08:28 PM | #19 |
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Most of the jackets seem to come with a measly back protector so at $90, cant really be upset; even after upgrading the armor its still cheaper
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May 7th, 2013, 08:31 PM | #20 |
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Personally I love mine, and for the price it's hard to beat... The seams are good, won't find complaints for the price
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May 8th, 2013, 04:43 AM | #21 |
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I got the fly racing jacket as well. Crashed in it twice at low speed with no issues.
I replaced the foam with a knox protector.
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May 8th, 2013, 08:25 AM | #22 |
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Just FYI... Sportbiketrackgear.com has a ton of A*s gear on close-out. If I had an extra couple hundred bucks, I'd be all over it.
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May 8th, 2013, 08:31 AM | #23 |
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thanks for that info, maybe ill be able to catch some over pants
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May 8th, 2013, 09:42 AM | #24 | |
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May 8th, 2013, 10:31 AM | #25 |
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Glad to help... I'm a Euro54/US44 in A*'s, if you REALLY want to thank me...
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May 8th, 2013, 11:10 AM | #26 |
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Haha. I like where your head's at. But I'm not made of money.
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May 10th, 2013, 09:52 AM | #27 |
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My GP Plus jacket arrived! So this is what a quality jacket feels like, Wow, I've been missing out. Fits pretty dang good. Sleeves are a tad short, but shouldn't be an issue because I wear full gauntlet gloves. I'll write a review eventually. Pants should be here next week sometime.
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May 13th, 2013, 06:21 AM | #28 |
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Nice. I have the long-arms issue too, but also wear gauntlets.
I ordered a teknic mesh jacket last week that should be here today. Sucks they are out of business though.
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May 13th, 2013, 12:11 PM | #29 | |
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September 7th, 2014, 09:48 PM | #30 |
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How'd the A* jacket/pants work for you in the Memphis heat?
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September 8th, 2014, 07:36 AM | #31 |
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It doesn't! Haha. My GP Plus jacket is not the vented one so any temp above 80 and you are going to be HOT! I still wear my crappy Bilt leather/mesh jacket in the summer here. But in the fall and some of winter and then early spring it works great! I never got the pants because they sent me the wrong size and weren't helpful in sending me the correct size. I just took a refund and am still wearing jeans. But I wear Dainese Knee and shin guards under my jeans. Will be get leather pants soon I think.
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September 11th, 2014, 05:46 PM | #32 |
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I've been looking at the new Icon Hypersport Prime jacket...looks so good! Loads of ventilation, lots of flexibility, and the best armor on the market. Definitely looking at this for my next jacket to replace my aging Teknic jacket.
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September 12th, 2014, 07:48 AM | #33 |
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I got this as my first jacket and it breathes very well once you remove the liner. Great fit too! I wear a size LG shirt and a LG jacket fits perfect.
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September 23rd, 2014, 09:10 AM | #34 |
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x2 on the Rev'it Airwave jacket.
The build quality is excellent, and the breathability is incredible. Memphis summers are always 90+/90+ (heat/humidity). Upgrade the back protector, and you've got CE at arms, shoulders, and back for substantially less than the Icon Hypersport Prime from above..
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September 29th, 2014, 05:03 PM | #35 |
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Any decent armored mesh jacket with vents should do the trick. I love my Icon Contra it's a 3 season mesh jacket with room for hoodies and such when it gets cold.
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