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jackets
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 3:13 pm
by skinnyjoint
im looking to get all my gear together, and i just got a helmet and gloves getting a jacket soon but im confused on weather i should get a leather one or a "mesh" one.
the mesh ones seem to have more padding shoulders and such, wouldnt this be better?
although im told leather is the best thing to have.....
so this is where i am confused. thanks
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 3:16 pm
by kabob983
It really depends on what you're looking for. Leather has traditionally been known to provide the best protection, while textile and mesh are much cooler. Of course, technology has advanced alot lately and textile/mesh, while I still don't feel like they're on the level of leather, are very very strong.
If you're in an area that's always hot I'd go for a mesh jacket, some come with leather arms to give added protection. If it's hot/cold then you can go for a leather jacket with a lining or textile, or whatever your lil' heart desires.
Leather is generally much more expensive than textile.
As for padding, I'd say it's about equal in all makes.
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 3:16 pm
by fireguzzi
maybe if you had a FAT joint, u wouldnt be confused.
Or maybe you would be more confused.
Or maybe confusion wouldnt confuse you.
Or maybe you will realize that my reply is no help at all.
Or maybe that it WILL help all.
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 3:21 pm
by skinnyjoint
hahahah fireguzzi
newayz thanks kobob, i live in florida and its hot all the time so i think this answers my question, i guess ill get a mesh one. anything i should look for?
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 3:23 pm
by VermilionX
skinnyjoint wrote:hahahah fireguzzi
newayz thanks kobob, i live in florida and its hot all the time so i think this answers my question, i guess ill get a mesh one. anything i should look for?
this one looks good, check it out.
http://www.newenough.com/icon_timax_mes ... t_page.htm
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 3:28 pm
by skinnyjoint
damn thats pretty cheap thought it would be more expensive but belive me im not complaining.
do alot of riders match gear or? cuz i just got some bad "O Ring" alpinestar gloves.....
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 3:34 pm
by VermilionX
match gears???
hehe
older pic, still have the OEM screen and the shovel at the rear.
newer pic w/ zero G dark smoke double screen and removed the rear fender and all warning labels and reflectors.
road pic
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 3:56 pm
by skinnyjoint
hahah thats cute... well yea i meant by matching manufacture.....
how tall are you, u look huge on that bike heeh
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 4:13 pm
by VermilionX
skinnyjoint wrote:hahah thats cute... well yea i meant by matching manufacture.....
how tall are you, u look huge on that bike heeh
im only 5'9" or 175.26cm
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 4:15 pm
by kabob983
VermilionX wrote:im only 5'9" or 175.26cm
Shorty...