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Hi all,

So is it at all realistic to wear perforated leather in south california in the summer? (As in you won't sweat like a pig and/or die of heat exhaustion?)

thanks,

Eugene

ninja79 wrote:So is it at all realistic to wear perforated leather in south california in the summer? (As in you won't sweat like a pig and/or die of heat exhaustion?)

I wear full leathers and a fullface helmet everytime I ride, year round, in SoCal. My leathers are a preforated Frank Thomas Strike Suit.

It's totally comfortable. The only time it gets hot is sitting still at a stoplight on those 90 degree and up days. Otherwise, I'm fine. As long as you are moving, the air circulation is VERY good. Actually, layering-up on cold winter nights is more of an issue than overheating in the summer.

Then again, everyone has their own individual tolerances for heat and cold. Personally, I love the heat, so it takes a lot to make me uncomfortable in it.

ninja79 wrote:Hi all,

So is it at all realistic to wear perforated leather in south california in the summer? (As in you won't sweat like a pig and/or die of heat exhaustion?)

thanks,

Eugene

i have a full leather helmet, non perforated and its hot as heck if im under 20 mph or if its really hot. But on days when its cool and im movin it isnt all that bad.


JWF

i hate the heat. evenn though i came from a country that's can get as hot and humid as florida. i never got used to it and it always bothers me.

anyway... haven't experience summer on a bike yet but my jacket is the 1stgear fuel, it's a hybrid tex/leather w/ good vents and a removable thermal liner. i love it.

VermilionX wrote:i hate the heat. evenn though i came from a country that's can get as hot and humid as florida. i never got used to it and it always bothers me.

anyway... haven't experience summer on a bike yet but my jacket is the 1stgear fuel, it's a hybrid tex/leather w/ good vents and a removable thermal liner. i love it.

where you come from?



JWF

On the hot days, I wear a Joe Rocket mesh jacket. Cool, but protected.

I've got a completely perforated leather Tourmaster Cortech jacket. I'm here inthe Portland metro area, and on the hottest summer days...lets say 85 plus then I've been a little too warm in it. That's why I bought a Speedrag Bonechiller mesh jacket... I hope to ride in hot weather.

JWF505 wrote: where you come from?

JWF

i was born and spent most of my life in the philippines... moved here w/ my family when i was 20yrs old.

in the philippines we only have rainy season and sunny season. it's very tropical.