I recently purchased a Dainese Delmar leather Jacket. I had to see what the 3-D Bubble lining was all about.
I ordered my Jacket online and even bought a size smaller than usual. I took a chance but it paid off.
The Jacket showed up this morning and I wasted no time in putting it through it's paces so to speak.
On first blush the Jacket is the Black / Black model. It has reflective lettering on the sleeves w/ a 1/2 inch reflective line running down each arm in a slight curve from the lower shoulder to the edge of the sleeve cuff.
There is a reflective logo center chest and a cut out w/ reflective logo on center back. A Red Logo w/ White Dainese letters on the collar.
Titainium sandwitched Armor on the point of the shoulders w/composite hard armor w/ softer foam under the hard armor. Wave 5 Neck and upper shoulder protection is removeable.
The shoulders have rolled leather on the outside like the Santa Monica for added flexibility and comfort.
There are 2 zippered vents in the upper portion of the chest and 2 zippered exhaust vents in the lower sides of the jacket.
So much for the Tech stuff.
The Jacket flows air like no other perfed leather jacket I have worn. I felt like I was wearing an air conditioned jacket.
The Temperature was 77 degrees w/ a nice breeze when I went for a ride .
The jacket felt good. The 3-D Bubble lining made the Jacket feel cushy.The leather is very thick and soft.
I can't report on the claim of the Bubble lining keeping your body's warmth inside the Jacket when it gets colder. I'll let you know when it gets nippy here in South Eastern Ohio.
If you can get the bucks together I think you would find this to be a most wonderful riding Jacket. It is not even an average cost Jacket at $799 or list of $899 but it very well may be worth every penny ! Dolph
Got mine a week or two ago... can't believe how comfortable it is. I got smaller than i thought i'd need, but i think i may have been able to go a size smaller. I think it may pay off, i could feasibly fit a light sweater under if the weather drops to the lower 60's (it is decidedly well ventilated, and does get chilly at speed in cooler weather. But not unbearably so.) Sitting in traffic in warm weather though, you'll notice the bubble liner doing it's thing. I was sweating more in my mesh before.
Love the jacket, and Motowheels gives members a discount that more than makes up for shipping and tax (i'm same state).
Definite value for money. Plus, it looks smokin'.
I normally wear a size 60 but took a chance and ordered a size 58 since 60s were sold out. The 58 fits fine even w/ a BMW back protector . Dolph
Looks like a great jacket, thanks for the review. I think I'm turning into a gear addict, working on another full set of gear [evil]
Yes , you want to be careful. Dainese leather riding jackets multply like rabbits. I bought 1 and before you know it I had 5, then 10 , and then 15 .
When does it stop ?
I love leather ; jackets , pants , gloves, it is an addiction. Dolph
ive had my delmar for over a month now and its awesome!!
Its nice and soft without much need for break in and the 3d bubble does help, though it can get cold when the temp drops since it still flows a good amount of air. I have mine fitted with the Dainese back protector as well and i feel very safe with all that armor.
My biggest complaint is that the speedhump prevents me from wearing a backpack.
Quote from: ghosthound on August 31, 2008, 12:13:58 AM
ive had my delmar for over a month now and its awesome!!
Its nice and soft without much need for break in and the 3d bubble does help, though it can get cold when the temp drops since it still flows a good amount of air. I have mine fitted with the Dainese back protector as well and i feel very safe with all that armor.
My biggest complaint is that the speedhump prevents me from wearing a backpack.
I wear a pack with mine, just a small one that hangs below the hump.... biggest issue is getting both arms in it. ;)
Quote from: ghosthound on August 31, 2008, 12:13:58 AM
ive had my delmar for over a month now and its awesome!!
Its nice and soft without much need for break in and the 3d bubble does help, though it can get cold when the temp drops since it still flows a good amount of air. I have mine fitted with the Dainese back protector as well and i feel very safe with all that armor.
My biggest complaint is that the speedhump prevents me from wearing a backpack.
How cold are you talking ? I have had mine and don't ride at night and we have been running about 10 degrees above normal w/ our temps here in Ohio so Daytime is still about 90 degrees.
I'm also thinking about getting another Dainese leather Jacket w/ the 3-D Bubble liner but if it is cold at 60 degrees or 55 degrees maybe I'll not . Dolph
Quote from: ghosthound on August 31, 2008, 12:13:58 AM
ive had my delmar for over a month now and its awesome!!
Its nice and soft without much need for break in and the 3d bubble does help, though it can get cold when the temp drops since it still flows a good amount of air. I have mine fitted with the Dainese back protector as well and i feel very safe with all that armor.
My biggest complaint is that the speedhump prevents me from wearing a backpack.
Does the neck protector not interfer w/ your Helmet in any way ? I took the neck protector out when I got mine since it felt uncomforable when I tried the jacket on. Dolph
Quote from: DoubleEagle on September 02, 2008, 09:42:52 PM
Does the neck protector not interfer w/ your Helmet in any way ? I took the neck protector out when I got mine since it felt uncomforable when I tried the jacket on. Dolph
My neck protector didn't interfere with my helmet, but it did make my neck uncomfortable (pushing it into the front of the collar so i felt like i was going to choke. So i took it out as well.
Any further reviews on how this jacket functions in colder weather?
Quote from: DoubleEagle on August 16, 2008, 09:41:33 PM
Yes , you want to be careful. Dainese leather riding jackets multply like rabbits. I bought 1 and before you know it I had 5, then 10 , and then 15 .
When does it stop ?
I love leather ; jackets , pants , gloves, it is an addiction. Dolph
I got tired of the cheap junk I bought from the very limited venders in my area, so while in the S.F. bay area I went to the Dainese store.
Pratically every product and color in the catologue! plus expert sizing and excellent customer service.
I left with a newsan jacket and delta pants in red, white, and black.
This was just a few days ago and i'm still thinking about all the other goodies I wanted to buy!
Quote from: nfwb11 on December 14, 2008, 06:17:05 PM
Any further reviews on how this jacket functions in colder weather?
I'd imagine the non-perforated version works fine in cold weather,,, or if you have room to put a windproof liner/coat underneath that may help. But really the thing just breaths well, which makes it an awesome jacket for high temps (i prefer my perforated Del Mar to the mesh jacket i had before for comfort alone, let alone safety).
I ended up getting a textile jacket with removable liner for (California) winter riding.
I bought a Dainese Newsan w, Bubble lining back in late October and have found that since it's not perfed it is much warmer than the perfed Delmar that I initally bought which stands to reason .
I will probably get one of the Ducati Corse leather Jackets by Dainese.
It comes w, the bubble lining .
I haven't ridden since the middle of Nov. since the weather here just sunk into Winter w, highs in the 30s and then the 20s w, either rain or snow .
I'm pretty bummed about going from the 70s to the 30s overnight and that's the way it's been .
The only time it warms up is when it blows 20-30 mph and rains and then the cold front comes through that night .
Now it's just way to cold for me to even think about riding .
High today was in the teens w, 30 mph winds, wind chill factor -10. Dolph :(
The neck protector doesnt really interfere with my helmet, its a non issue for me. It did take some time getting use to but now i dont really notice it.
As far as riding in the cold... this thing really flows air like nothing else. Ive been commuting to work in the morning and the temps have been around 35-45 and its definitely too cold at around 40. Im wearing under armour cold gear and its still not enough because the wind flows right through it.
Luckily, i have a rain jacket that i can fit over the delmar made for biking and that alone makes things totally fine at temps right down to 30.
Ive actually considered getting another delmar but non perforated... but theyve raised the price and i just cant justify the price. I may end up getting a ducati corse jacket instead. I want a jacket that i can wear that looks kinda old school.
I am still in love with the jacket, i know its biased but i really think its hands down THE best looking jacket available. Most other jackets either look too plain or are just too far out there. the delmar just screams cool.
Where are you in SE Ohio? I'm an Ohio U grad, originally from Cleveland - go Bobcats! [drink]
Done much riding in the jacket the last couple (warmer) days? I'm pretty set on this jacket, but I'm having a hard time deciding between the perf and non-perf version for Chicago (buying both is out of the question right now). It gets hot and humid up here in the summer, but it doesn't last that long. I'm torn between sticking with the non-perf version and toughing it out from late-June through early-August, or going with the perf and some sort of windbreaker over-jacket for cooler weather.
Quote from: DoubleEagle on December 21, 2008, 10:26:13 PM
I bought a Dainese Newsan w, Bubble lining back in late October and have found that since it's not perfed it is much warmer than the perfed Delmar that I initally bought which stands to reason .
I will probably get one of the Ducati Corse leather Jackets by Dainese.
It comes w, the bubble lining .
I haven't ridden since the middle of Nov. since the weather here just sunk into Winter w, highs in the 30s and then the 20s w, either rain or snow .
I'm pretty bummed about going from the 70s to the 30s overnight and that's the way it's been .
The only time it warms up is when it blows 20-30 mph and rains and then the cold front comes through that night .
Now it's just way to cold for me to even think about riding .
High today was in the teens w, 30 mph winds, wind chill factor -10. Dolph :(
Quote from: ChiDuc on December 28, 2008, 09:23:06 AM
Where are you in SE Ohio? I'm an Ohio U grad, originally from Cleveland - go Bobcats! [drink]
Done much riding in the jacket the last couple (warmer) days? I'm pretty set on this jacket, but I'm having a hard time deciding between the perf and non-perf version for Chicago (buying both is out of the question right now). It gets hot and humid up here in the summer, but it doesn't last that long. I'm torn between sticking with the non-perf version and toughing it out from late-June through early-August, or going with the perf and some sort of windbreaker over-jacket for cooler weather.
I'm about 1/2 hour NW of Athens. about 10 minutes off Rt. 33. I haven't ridden since Nov.14. Wear the wind breaker under the Jacket if you get a perfed one.
Do you tend to be warm blooded or in other words how does the heat of Summer affect you and your riding ? Does the heat bother you ?
ChiDuc, for me , I take some medications that makes me heat intolerant .So when it gets above 70 degrees just standing in the Sun I get heat illness.
If I'm riding above 35 mph I can stand 80 degrees if I have a perfed leather Jacket & perfed leather Pants. . The non-perfed Delmar seems to flow enough air when moving above 35 mph that even though it's black it's ok for me even at 80 degrees.
The perfed one wasn't available when I bought my Delmar but my best riding time is when the temps are in the 60s which would be Spring and late Fall when I wouldn't need a perfed Jacket.
When ever it gets into the higher 80s and 90s , I can't ride since I won't ride without full leathers and a Safety Jacket under my leather Jacket , Full Face Helmet and Racing Boots & Gloves.
I need to ride in the hills and the Wayne National Forest where traffic is usually sparce and I can ride at a pretty fast pace so as to get caught up in slow traffic in the heat.
Riding through the little towns even Nelsonville or Logan on a day when it is above 75 with the heat that my " R " emits will cause me great concern quickly .
Once I break a sweat that's when I know I'm in trouble. From July to Sept. if the weather is " Hot " I may not ride for 10 days until a cool Front comes through .
I go to Athens from time to time and it's not an easy town to ride around in, especially when it is hot.
I prefer to stick to RT. 56 and 93 , 328 and 664 on either side of RT. 33 , out to Lake Hope , over toward the Caves and the State parks , 180 , even 13 and any and all the roads that criss cross the area. Dolph :)
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I'm about 1/2 hour NW of Athens. about 10 minutes off Rt. 33. I haven't ridden since Nov.14. Wear the wind breaker under the Jacket if you get a perfed one.
I know just about exactly where you are. As far as windbreaker, I was thinking along the lines of underarmour or similar, though I see in earlier posts that's not the best option.
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Do you tend to be warm blooded or in other words how does the heat of Summer affect you and your riding ? Does the heat bother you ?
Truth be told, this will be my first time doing any significant riding of any description. I'm relatively new to the sport. In general, though, I can stand heat for a moderate length of time, but when I get hot, I'm done. There's not much middle-ground.
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If I'm riding above 35 mph I can stand 80 degrees if I have a perfed leather Jacket & perfed leather Pants. . The non-perfed Delmar seems to flow enough air when moving above 35 mph that even though it's black it's ok for me even at 80 degrees.
The perfed one wasn't available when I bought my Delmar but my best riding time is when the temps are in the 60s which would be Spring and late Fall when I wouldn't need a perfed Jacket.
Where does the jacket flow most of the air? Chest vents? Does the stretch fabric let much air through? The summers up here aren't as hot and muggy as what you get down there. It rarely gets much above 80 here, though there is humidity to contend with. How does the 3D liner in the jacket handle high-humidity?
I'm leaning towards a white, non-perf'd jacket right now. Seems like it might be a good compromise.
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I prefer to stick to RT. 56 and 93 , 328 and 664 on either side of RT. 33 , out to Lake Hope , over toward the Caves and the State parks , 180 , even 13 and any and all the roads that criss cross the area.
I really miss it down there, and try to go back whenever I can. As a matter of fact, I'm heading down this weekend with some friends here: http://www.hockinghills.com/ez/ezthird-cabin.htm (http://www.hockinghills.com/ez/ezthird-cabin.htm). While our first time at this particular cabin, we rent a cabin in the Hills every year and it's always a great time.
If anyone reading this is looking for a great riding destination, I heartily recommend Southeast Ohio/Western West Virginia. Rent a cabin, hang out for a weekend... you won't be disappointed.
Quote from: ChiDuc on January 07, 2009, 10:44:49 PM
I know just about exactly where you are. As far as windbreaker, I was thinking along the lines of underarmour or similar, though I see in earlier posts that's not the best option.
Truth be told, this will be my first time doing any significant riding of any description. I'm relatively new to the sport. In general, though, I can stand heat for a moderate length of time, but when I get hot, I'm done. There's not much middle-ground.
Where does the jacket flow most of the air? Chest vents? Does the stretch fabric let much air through? The summers up here aren't as hot and muggy as what you get down there. It rarely gets much above 80 here, though there is humidity to contend with. How does the 3D liner in the jacket handle high-humidity?
I'm leaning towards a white, non-perf'd jacket right now. Seems like it might be a good compromise.
I really miss it down there, and try to go back whenever I can. As a matter of fact, I'm heading down this weekend with some friends here: http://www.hockinghills.com/ez/ezthird-cabin.htm (http://www.hockinghills.com/ez/ezthird-cabin.htm). While our first time at this particular cabin, we rent a cabin in the Hills every year and it's always a great time.
If anyone reading this is looking for a great riding destination, I heartily recommend Southeast Ohio/Western West Virginia. Rent a cabin, hang out for a weekend... you won't be disappointed.
ChiDuc, as best as I can remember the 1st day I wore my Delmar I was sweating from getting geared up . It was in the upper 60s outside.
I had an Under Armor Long sleeve T-neck on and when I got on the road I could feel the cooling from the sweat evaporating . It felt like Air Conditioning, (I got a chill) .
It felt like the air was flowing all around my Torso. With the zippered air vents in the upper chest area , a fair amount of air would enter or I should say be pulled in since the back vents create a good flow thru system.
The Jacket has a zipper vent on each side of the back of the Jacket so the faster you go the more the air gets pulled through the Jacket.
I haven't gotten over into Western W.Va. . I find that there are so many great rides within a 50 mile radius of home .
I usually ride 100-150 miles as fast as I can get away with. I have to stop about every 30-40 miles to drink water and stretch since I have been riding the " R " almost exclusively this last season after I recuperated from my crash.
I like to think of myself as the " Prince of the Hocking Hills." Not the King , just the Prince. With a broken Rib that won't ever heal , Osteo Arthritis of both knees and hips , lookin' at 60 this Summer , I won't ever be the " King ."
Although I dislike Ohio in the Winter, and the Heat of Summer, ( if I didn't know better) I'd say that the Hocking Hills are truly " Heaven " in Spring and Fall. Dolph :)
Thanks for the info! Yours is the unperforated jacket, correct? I'm leaning in that direction. Since I can have only one jacket right now, I'd rather have one that extends the riding season a bit, rather than one that may shorten it. [thumbsup]