Any suggestions on comfortable & safe riding gear for the summer?  Suits, jackets, pants, gloves, etc...

There's plenty in the gear forum 

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?board=6.0

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Quote from: DucatiMonster on May 18, 2010, 12:30:01 PM
Any suggestions on comfortable & safe riding gear for the summer?  Suits, jackets, pants, gloves, etc...

This will likely get moved to the Gear forum, so let's start at the beginning.

We need some basic information, like where you ride, what kind of riding you do, what gear (if any) you have now, and a general sense of your budget.  If you're a poor student who currently commutes in Arizona in a T-shirt your gear needs/selection will be different than if you're a neurosurgeon in upstate NY who only does twisties and already owns a Rossi-replica 1 piece. 

I respect that question.  Well to give you a little background,  I live in NJ (5 minutes from NYC), 30 years old, Accountant (not a student), and I am in the process of ordering a M796.  I sold my last bike about a year ago.  Since the M796 is no where near arriving, i wanted to do some research on various types of gear.  I don't want the gear to look like i just got back from the track.

I appreciate the suggestions.

Some info on your build might help too. In general US/Uk manufacturers cut a bit larger than continental European ones - though this isn't super cut and dry. Each one has their foibles.

I've found that Dainese stuff fits me best. I usually need to go up a size from that listed pants size by 1 with them, but jackets are in line with all the others I've tried. They seem to lean to an 'athletic' fit model, which suits me well.

I haven't pulled the trigger yet, but I'm looking at their new 'Shotgun' jacket and 'Drake' pant, both are textile. I've already got leathers from Dainese, so either jacket/pant combo could be zipped together. They have 3 textile jackets for the summer, the Air-2, Shotgun and Portland-2. From left to right is more air to less.. and really less to more protection as well.

I've got a perforated Leguna Seca jacket, and Perf'd Delta pants - though both the jackets and pants are perforated it's small hole perf that doesn't flow as much air as I'd like in the heat here (Washington DC area). Both are great to about 80-85, but it hit a very humid 90 the other weekend and I was getting swampy in them.

All Dainese items are well made, and they are constantly updating their lines - not just resting on their laurels.

Though I don't own it, a friend has a Rev'It 'Ignition' jacket that he quite likes - and reviews of their stuff are always glowing. They make a wide variety of leather, textile and mixed material stuff.

As far as gloves - my faves are A* GP gloves from a couple years back. They flow the most air of any I have, while also being the most protective. A* gloves run a touch small - FYI

summer gloves; i love'm: http://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&channel=s&hl=en&source=hp&q=held+air+stream&btnG=Google+Search

Yuu, thanks for the all your help.

Jim,  those are some sick gloves, im definitely getting a pair.

Quote from: SacDuc on May 18, 2010, 12:54:57 PM
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DONE.

You live in Florida?

I just picked up a Laguna Seca which is perforated and should work for most days in the Summer.  I habe an old Joe Rocket mesh jacket, but it fits me so poorly, the armor twists. 

As for goves, I have a pair of Dainese Moto X gloves and I love them.  I actually prefer Held Gloves, but I couldn't find a short cuff Held that I liked.

great mesh jacket for the summer time... cheap too.  $60

http://www.newenough.com/street/closeouts/mesh_jackets_and_pants/first_gear/firstgear_mesh_tex_motorcycle_jacket.html

Quote from: acteg on May 21, 2010, 08:55:26 PM
great mesh jacket for the summer time... cheap too.  $60

http://www.newenough.com/street/closeouts/mesh_jackets_and_pants/first_gear/firstgear_mesh_tex_motorcycle_jacket.html

+1!  One of the guys at work picked one up.  Very nice jacket for the price - especially newenough's price.  I have a Rocket 5.0 mesh jacket (which I de-logo'd) that I like.  It fits me well and the pads stay in place when I ride.  Asphalt might be a different story though. 

any thoughts on this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Black-Mesh-Padded-Level-3-Armored-Motorcycle-Jacket-/110443957690?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_CSA_MC_Outerwear&var=&hash=item5f75f89e81

yea. dont buy unbranded crap.

+1 to that... and as par as I know... they don't have a level 3 spec of armor yet, or it's still in testing.  So their little claim sounds all kind a fishy.

If you're looking to save cash - buy something used. There's plenty of used gear for sale, here, e-bay, craigslist etc all the time, from reputable names in the industry.