Riding Jacket Recomendations
- SilveradoGirl
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Riding Jacket Recomendations
Hi everyone. I am in the market for a riding jacket. I live in Wisconsin, so the weather is fairly unpredictable, but I am mostly interested in a hot weather, summer jacket, something mesh, maybe with a liner for cooler evenings.
I have researched for hours on-line and can't make a decision. There are 2 Joe Rocket jackets I like, a Power Trip one, First Gear has nice stuff too....It's all too much.
A few questions I have of you all.........What do you wear in hot weather? How does it fit? Are the mid-arm adjustments important? What is the difference between all the different armour, which is best?
Any advice , help, or suggestions you can make would be VERY appreciated....Thanks
I have researched for hours on-line and can't make a decision. There are 2 Joe Rocket jackets I like, a Power Trip one, First Gear has nice stuff too....It's all too much.
A few questions I have of you all.........What do you wear in hot weather? How does it fit? Are the mid-arm adjustments important? What is the difference between all the different armour, which is best?
Any advice , help, or suggestions you can make would be VERY appreciated....Thanks
SilveradoGirl--
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- blaidd drwg
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First Gear is good stuff
I like First Gear clothing, though Joe Rocket is improving. I don't know anything about Power Trip. Seems like the have good cruiser gear.
The First Gear Karma is supposed to be a good jacket, but it's not really a summer-weight jacket.
The First Gear Contour (mesh) might be the way to go for you, it has a zip out wind liner.
I like having adjustable sleeves because you can control how much air gets in for ventilation. On a mesh jacket I don't think it's an issue though.
I don't know about the Joe Rocket Alter Ego. Looks like they advertise it as a do-it-all jacket. See if you can Google up some reviews for it...
Good luck.
The First Gear Karma is supposed to be a good jacket, but it's not really a summer-weight jacket.
The First Gear Contour (mesh) might be the way to go for you, it has a zip out wind liner.
I like having adjustable sleeves because you can control how much air gets in for ventilation. On a mesh jacket I don't think it's an issue though.
I don't know about the Joe Rocket Alter Ego. Looks like they advertise it as a do-it-all jacket. See if you can Google up some reviews for it...
Good luck.
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You might try www.newenough.com for lower priced options. Their stuff is new but it's usually a discontinued model, etc. and selections change fairly often because of available stock. I bought a mesh Teknic jacket there last year at a great price and like the jacket a lot.
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Newenough is great, but it'll never touch the king of good prices...ebay.
Some ppl don't trust ebay stuff, but I've never had a problem with 'em, and sometimes you can find absolutely stellar deals. I saw a pair of brand new A'stars Supertech boots sell for $120 (retail for over $320). I got a like new Teknic Violator jacket for $51 + shipping...
So look around there. For summer riding get either a mesh jacket or (my preference) a perforated leather jacket. The Joe Rocket Blaster 2.0 and the Alpinestars Stunt both come in perforated versions. Also, newenough has a closeout on the blaster 2.0, check it out.
Some ppl don't trust ebay stuff, but I've never had a problem with 'em, and sometimes you can find absolutely stellar deals. I saw a pair of brand new A'stars Supertech boots sell for $120 (retail for over $320). I got a like new Teknic Violator jacket for $51 + shipping...
So look around there. For summer riding get either a mesh jacket or (my preference) a perforated leather jacket. The Joe Rocket Blaster 2.0 and the Alpinestars Stunt both come in perforated versions. Also, newenough has a closeout on the blaster 2.0, check it out.
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Icon and Joe Rocket Hot Weather
Hi Silverado Girl,
I have an Icon Tarmac jacket, which keeps nothing out but the street. It is like wearing a t-shirt, but thick with shoulder and elbow armor, and slight back padding (the only hot part about wearing it).
http://www.rideicon.com/
Joe Rocket makes a women's jacket, the Cleo, which is very much the same. Not sure if Icon makes a women's version.
http://www.joerocket.com/jrf/home.cfm
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I have an Icon Tarmac jacket, which keeps nothing out but the street. It is like wearing a t-shirt, but thick with shoulder and elbow armor, and slight back padding (the only hot part about wearing it).
http://www.rideicon.com/
Joe Rocket makes a women's jacket, the Cleo, which is very much the same. Not sure if Icon makes a women's version.
http://www.joerocket.com/jrf/home.cfm
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Re: Icon and Joe Rocket Hot Weather
Hey Safety, I happen to like the Icon stuff...but one thing that puzzles me about the Tarmac jacket in particular is what's the use of having a jacket with zip-off sleeves???safety-boy wrote:Hi Silverado Girl,
I have an Icon Tarmac jacket, which keeps nothing out but the street. It is like wearing a t-shirt, but thick with shoulder and elbow armor, and slight back padding (the only hot part about wearing it).
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