Summer Jacket

[econ2001]

I would like to get a summer jacket since I am burning up. I would like something with protection and air flow. Do you have a jacket you like in the summer? your suggestions are appreciated.

 

[okmac]

I have used the First Gear jacket for the last two years and love it . I have not had an accident so I cannot report on how good the protection is but the air flow is great.

Mac

 

[UweRoss]

I have three summer jackets, in the order that I bought them:

1) First Gear Kilamanjaro Air. Good air flow. Armor is questionable -- just foam -- but is removable so could be upgraded. Zipper has been "fussy" at the very bottom since the jacket was almost new, velcro at the collar is shot -- but the jacket does have ~12,000 miles of use.

2) Rev-It Air Force. Quality piece, much better armor, but not as comfortable and doesn't flow quite as much air. Feels warmer than the other two on a hot day, hence doesn't get used much.

3) Olympia Airglide 2. This is my current favorite. Good armor (even better back protection than the Rev-It), lots of airflow, silver/gray color (doesn't heat up as fast when you're stopped in the sun). Also available in other colors. See this page.

I haven't crash-tested any of them, so no comment there.

-Uwe-

 

[extrememarine]

I have the Joe Rocket Phoenix 4.0. I had Phoenix 3.0 before this. Both did/do the job, and offer the flexibility to be worn in various conditions with the zip in rain liner. I have not crash tested either of them. Elbow & shoulder armor is CE rated, back protector is not, but can be removed/replaced with CE rated one.

-wr

 

[bkmcj]

Vanson Ventilator. Very nice jacket. Has excellent ventilation, good protection and with the liner is pretty warm.

 

[squeezer]

Most recent discussion on this is here.

 

[Joe2Lmaker]

I have the Joe Rocket Phoenix 4.0. I had Phoenix 3.0 before this. Both did/do the job, and offer the flexibility to be worn in various conditions with the zip in rain liner. I have not crash tested either of them. Elbow & shoulder armor is CE rated, back protector is not, but can be removed/replaced with CE rated one.
-wr

I wear a First Gear Mesh Tex II jacket (third summer). It saved me from getting scuffed up last spring. For pants, its HT Air Overpants 2.0

I like that they zip together, and the liner in the pants works well in the rain. The liner in the jacket is not so hot in the rain, but I have another jacket for that.

My search for "Summer Jacket" didn't turn up much, but if you use the search tool for " warm weather gear" you should find a lot of opinions.

 

[tyronewildman]

I really like my Mesh-Tex II. It'll do 60F+ & the liner comes out above 70+. I've had it for about 1 1/2 yrs & it's a keeper. 1st M/C specific jacket I've ever had. Later,,, De

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[econ2001]

Bought the Cortech GX Air. love it. Thanks for the input.

 

[odot]

Dockers, sandals and a polo shirt.

 

[Bounce]

When on trips I always choose my First Gear Kilimanjaro II. It vents, has armor, lets me leave the rain gear back at home and provides better protection than mesh.

When commuting, I use my FG Meshtex jacket. It's a known compromise in protection but I figure it's better than just a shirt. It flows air well and is (imo) better than the Joe Rocket Phoenix I replaced.

 

[Breadman]

I, in the summer, prefer to wear a Speedo and flip-flops(if I have shaved my bikini line of course).

 

[burninrice]

For my money, it's a Member's Only Jacket, Guess Jeans, penny loafers, and Gargoyles shades or I stay home!

Honestly, what the hell is it with these jacket companies not making them in tall sizes? Every one I try on rides up my back and I can't seem to find a tall size anywhere. They all look like a bad halter top on me because I normally wear an XXLT.

 

[Bustanut joker]

Hey Odot, you and Breadman oughta' ride together. Get some pics too. I'd say include burninrice but, that Members Only jacket SCREAMS Thompson Twins :blink:

First Gear Mesh Tex working fine for me also.

:jester:

 

[87Doodle]

I have the Joe Rocket Ballistic Mesh jacket, and the airflow is great, and it feels good with no shirt underneath on hot days. Makes you look like a gkadiator with all the armor, but so what?

 

[odot]

"HOLD ME NOW......(hold me in yer lovin' arms).........."

"STAY WITH ME.......(won't you stay with me................)................"

 

[Bustanut joker]

"HOLD ME NOW......(hold me in yer lovin' arms)..........""STAY WITH ME.......(won't you stay with me................)................"

You got that on L.P. Don't ya? Along with Boy George too.

Still buds with him? :laughingsmiley:

:jester:

 

[odot]

Whatchu talkin' bout willis? he's the one that introduced me to assless chaps. What a way with tassles that dude had.

 

[Captain B]

Don't want to get into an extended discussion of dry heat vs. "Florida tropic knock you off your bike" heat. Check out actionstation.com. It took a couple of tries for me to feel comfortable with my choice -protection vs. relative coolness. I personally went the protection route. It's a compromise like everyhting else. BUT, their products are all first rate. When it's 95+ and humidty is 100% there's nothing that's going to feel comfortable - even a speedo and sandals are too much.