summer gear

[Peewee]

Hey guys

I am on the lookout for summer gear, (don't laugh) here in Ireland.

I find it uncomfortable riding in the summer and prefer cooler spring/winter riding once it's not raining.

So I thought the best people to ask would be anyone in the warmer states of the U.S.

Recently at a bike shoe here I looked at gear by Macna (Spada) seemed light and had mesh.

Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

Loving the site by the way.

P

 

[El Toro Joe]

Check this site...

https://www.motoport.com/

 

[Peewee]

Check this site...
https://www.motoport.com/

Thanks man

 

[garyahouse]

Check out this thread on our forum.

CLICKY

This is where we dug into the topic of cooling vests. I ended up buying a Veskimo after all my research, but there are a bunch of technologies explored on the thread with lots of great links. Here in humid, miserable Florida, it turns summer into AAHHHHHHH.

Gary

darksider #44

 

[Mihalis fjr]

In Italy especially in south they knows about hot summer..Have a look at these links..I have bought Spidi gears for Summer and i am very satisfied in Hot Greek Summer.

https://www.spidi.com/eu/eu_en/textile-motorcycle-jackets/air-net.html

https://www.spidi.com/eu/eu_en/motorcycle-pants/nl5.html

https://www.clover.it/eng/prodotti/textile-jackets_2/airjet-2_131.php#/

https://www.clover.it/eng/prodotti/pants_7/airtek_117.php

 

[Terry Hairston]

My recently purchased mesh jacket is a Renegade by Olympia Motorsport. The design and fit are very good. Options have water resistant lining. Bought from Revzella.com.

 

[oki]

What brands do you have access to in Ireland? I would imagine that brands such as Olympia or Motoport may not be available to you unless you are willing to import it directly from across the pond.

 

[Spud]

I have an older version of this and love it. It can go from mesh to regular textile to textile with liner by zipping apart. When mine wears out I plan to get another.

https://www.joerocket.com/catalog/index.cfm/236/458/Textile_Jackets/Alter_Ego_3.0_%5Bhybrid%5D

 

[Chuck35]

I have my summer suit ready to ride.

https://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/11/51/667/38487/ITEM/Olympia-Stealth-One-Piece-Mesh-Tech-Suit.aspx

They run a bit small in the gut compared to areostich.

 

[escapefjrtist]

Check this site...
https://www.motoport.com/

For the ultimate in protection ETJ ^^^^ has you covered. I have a Air Mesh Kevlar jacket / pants for summer plus a stretch kevlar jacket I picked up really cheap. The stretch kevlar works fine in temps up to about 90F.

Good luck with the search!

--G

 

[900gc]

Check out this thread on our forum.
CLICKY

This is where we dug into the topic of cooling vests. I ended up buying a Veskimo after all my research, but there are a bunch of technologies explored on the thread with lots of great links. Here in humid, miserable Florida, it turns summer into AAHHHHHHH.

Gary

darksider #44

Yep. A name brand mesh jacket combined with a cooling vest =

 

[Top_Speed1]

Anything with the word "Summer" gets my attention quickly!

Lots of vendors are "gearing-up" right now like www.LeatherUp.com and u can find some very nice deals on both cold & warm weather gear.

 

[hppants]

Don't know about shipping to Europe, but when these peeps put on a closeout, you won't beat the price:

www.motorcycegear.com

(formally Newenough.com)

I've bought a lot of stuff from them - excellent customer service.

 

[Falko]

All I would say is some brands cost more for a reason. And get something not black for summer use. The best venting jacket will still get hot in the sun.

 

[Fred W]

How hot is hot?

Up to a point it is beneficial to have mesh or well ventilated clothing. Above some point in the low 90 degree range the ventilating air becomes a handicap, and you are better off sealing yourself from the outside air and doing something else to rid your self of excess heat.

Generally, that is the point when I quit riding, but if you live in the tropics or desert, or plan to ride through it, I guess that you learn to adapt to it (with cooling vests, etc.) the way that I have learned to adapt to the cold (with electrically heated gear).

 

[Peewee]

What brands do you have access to in Ireland? I would imagine that brands such as Olympia or Motoport may not be available to you unless you are willing to import it directly from across the pond.

You are probably right about that oki, i've not seen those brands.We have the usual suspects like Spada,Spidi, RST,Alpinestars,Dainese etc.

 

[Peewee]

I have an older version of this and love it. It can go from mesh to regular textile to textile with liner by zipping apart. When mine wears out I plan to get another.
https://www.joerocket.com/catalog/index.cfm/236/458/Textile_Jackets/Alter_Ego_3.0_%5Bhybrid%5D

Thats interesting spud, Joe rocket we can get here also.

 

[Peewee]

I have my summer suit ready to ride.https://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/11/51/667/38487/ITEM/Olympia-Stealth-One-Piece-Mesh-Tech-Suit.aspx

They run a bit small in the gut compared to areostich.

I would rather a 2 piece but worth a look if they are good.

 

[Peewee]

Check this site...
https://www.motoport.com/

For the ultimate in protection ETJ ^^^^ has you covered. I have a Air Mesh Kevlar jacket / pants for summer plus a stretch kevlar jacket I picked up really cheap. The stretch kevlar works fine in temps up to about 90F.

Good luck with the search!

--G

Thanks for that guys. I hope to get to L.A. in September if I can't get that gear hear or if I don't get what I want here, assuming we get a summer here.