Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2006 7:06 am
Wow, she certainly got you guys all riled up!
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Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2006 2:14 pm
I have lowsided in gravel while wearing an Alpinestars T-Stunt Mesh jacket. It kept all rocks out but the inside lining gave me alittle rash on my elbow. The armor worked great. On a better side it really lets air flow at speed. I have ridden hours at 93 degree weather and barely broke a sweat.
Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2006 10:27 pm
Thats really good to know. I can cope with a little mesh burn if need be! How fast do you think you were going?m1a1dvr wrote:I have lowsided in gravel while wearing an Alpinestars T-Stunt Mesh jacket. It kept all rocks out but the inside lining gave me alittle rash on my elbow. The armor worked great.
Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2006 3:58 pm
I have a black Joe Rocket Ballistic jacket. Without the lining it's fine in the heat when you're moving, but brutal at a standstill. I'm thinking the biggest reason is the color. I'm in the market for a silver mesh and/or textile jacket for the summer.
Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2006 5:31 pm
I have a Fieldsheer mesh, size small for sale, make an offer, it sucks for protection if you go down at any real speed, i have worn it 4 times. Oh yes, it does keep you cooler, because of the lack of protection. 
Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2006 5:40 pm
+1racerxgirl wrote:Oh yes, it does keep you cooler, because of the lack of protection.
Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2006 5:54 pm
holy leg humping batman!
I'm not sure I'd trust mesh only jackets. Perfed leather would be nice though.
And +1 for tourmaster gear. I have the TM "Advanced" jacket and love it. Sure it's warm at the stops, but i have confidence in the jacket. The armor works good, a smart alec co-worker thought it'd be smart to punch me in the arm, and caught the armor. Hurt his hand, and i didn't feel it at all.
I'm not sure I'd trust mesh only jackets. Perfed leather would be nice though.
And +1 for tourmaster gear. I have the TM "Advanced" jacket and love it. Sure it's warm at the stops, but i have confidence in the jacket. The armor works good, a smart alec co-worker thought it'd be smart to punch me in the arm, and caught the armor. Hurt his hand, and i didn't feel it at all.
Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2006 5:59 pm
You can pick up a JR perforated Blaster 2.0 jacket pretty cheap from Newenough.
Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2006 6:06 pm
One other thing, if you decide to ride on the street and are not cooling properly, try the under armor stuff, works well...I soak mine down with a spray of cold water before I head out on the track for a nice hot 110 degree session for 20 minutes. (Riding on the track=no resting anywhere, mentally, or physically)
Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 12:05 am
racerxgirl, I've not seen you around. Welcome to the forums! Always good to have another female, especially one into racing! Do you race WERA?