Choosing a summer jacket

DoubleEagle · March 23, 2011, 11:25:06 PM

The Dainese Stripes leather Jacket might not be a bad choice.

It is a thinner leather, it has 2 zipper Air vents at the Chest level w. zipper Exhaust Vents at the lower sides and a Sanityzed mesh liner for hot weather and a zip out Micro -Down liner for cooler weather riding.

It's made of Vintage leather as Dainese calls it and comes in Tobacco and Grey.

It has the normal Dainese CE Shoulder and Elbow Armor .

There are some Suede areas on the Jacket for interest.

Also some perforations on the inside of the lower Arms.

Also the Jacket has the Zipper for attachment to Dainese leather Pants.

Plus full leather zip cuffs w. leather velcro tab closure.

YDK zippers used throughour the Jacket.

2 front zip Pockets , one inside Pocket.

Stretch Fabric in the Shoulder areas fo easy freedom of movement.

Velcro straps on the sides of the Waist for adjustment.

Snap on the Collar for air tight closure.

The glowing Shoulder pieces are from the flash of the camera on the reflective elements .

Dolph

Slide Panda · March 24, 2011, 11:27:10 AM

Nice looking, but if it's already 82 where his is, I'd think a lot more perf would be wanted.

Rev'it just (re)did the Tarmac and have a American version with more perf that the Euro one
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/revit-tarmac-leather-jacket

duccarlos · March 24, 2011, 11:42:34 AM

Don't mind Dolph. He is the perfect example of more money than brains.

Anyway, I've asked a few people down here in Florida that own the Shotgun and they love it. They use it during summer when it's 95 degrees 100% humidity.

DoubleEagle · March 24, 2011, 03:07:02 PM

Textile mesh Jackets most always are cooler than perfed leather Jackets.

They don't offer the same level of skin protection from road rash though as leather.

Dolph

Howie · March 24, 2011, 08:25:15 PM

I have both. In the city mesh is cooler, at speed either is equally cool.

696DCRider · March 24, 2011, 08:36:25 PM

I like being safe, and I have a perf leather jacket that I wear. My idea behind getting a mesh jacket is to wear only when I am tooling around in the city since I probably won't be going that fast. I like the idea that these are a textile/mesh combo so maybe u get a bit more protection. I actually high-sided in a mesh jacket going like 40-45 and I was fine. I'm all about being safe though.

rideserotta · March 24, 2011, 09:43:35 PM

I'm looking for mesh and now leaning toward Rev'it Air. Most of my riding in this summer jacket will be commuting to work. Stop and go, 45mph max... Unless I take the long way home.

DoubleEagle · March 25, 2011, 03:11:09 AM

Quote from: 696DCRider on March 24, 2011, 08:36:25 PM
I like being safe, and I have a perf leather jacket that I wear. My idea behind getting a mesh jacket is to wear only when I am tooling around in the city since I probably won't be going that fast. I like the idea that these are a textile/mesh combo so maybe u get a bit more protection. I actually high-sided in a mesh jacket going like 40-45 and I was fine. I'm all about being safe though.

It kind of depends what you high side into / onto.

If it's a field of grass or corn , or a stand of trees or sliding down the ole 4 lane , each experience is different.

To bad we don't usually get to choose.

Me , I'm going w. the most amount of protection I can.

Dolph [moto]

rideserotta · March 31, 2011, 10:08:35 AM

Thanks for all of the advice. I now have a Dainese Shotgun on the way. I'll report on it when it gets hot enough to use it. I got the black/grey color.

mysticbluex3 · April 07, 2011, 08:40:54 AM

I have the Dainese Air 2 and love it! I live in Arizona and the temps here gets up to 120F, Yikes! If you go with the Air 2, I got mine new off a ebay retailer for much less than at your local store. Plus no tax and free ship! I think you will be happy with either of the Dainese jackets.

redxblack · April 11, 2011, 08:53:03 AM

I have the Revit Air and have to say I like it a lot. It fits well (I also went one size larger than normal) and circulates air well. I wear it with a cheap windbreaker in the mornings and without in the afternoons.

No FHE, but the guy at the shop warned me away from the Joe Rocket mesh jacket. I guess the mesh does not hold up as well as some of the other ones. Again, I'm spreading rumors, but definitely double check the quality of the mesh material if possible.

Slide Panda · April 11, 2011, 10:27:37 AM

Well, any mesh jacket isn't going to hold up all that well... by comparison.

But a local and board member dumped at 60 or so in a JR mesh jacket and it held up pretty well. I wouldn't have trusted it to have another go like that, but it didn't disintegrate or anything dramatic and kept him from suffering much injury (bike endo'd on him, but that's different)

696DCRider · April 11, 2011, 10:32:04 AM

I high sided in a mesh jacket going like 45 and it held up fine for me. The only issue I had is the jacket riding up on me while I was sliding on my back (ouch!). I'm sure a CE back protector would have been stiff enough to have helped in that situation. Live and learn...

Quote from: Sad Panda on April 11, 2011, 10:27:37 AM
Well, any mesh jacket isn't going to hold up all that well... by comparison.

But a local and board member dumped at 60 or so in a JR mesh jacket and it held up pretty well. I wouldn't have trusted it to have another go like that, but it didn't disintegrate or anything dramatic and kept him from suffering much injury (bike endo'd on him, but that's different)

rideserotta · April 11, 2011, 06:40:56 PM

Good news and bad news... I got the Dainese Shotgun. It looks and feels great. I've ridden in it three times and the airflow in incredible. The bad news is that I've come to the conclusion that it's too big soooo.... I'm going to list it in the gear for sale section. I can't return it because it has been worn. It's the black/grey version. I was told it's in good enough shape to return and tell them it was not worn. I don't work that way. I knew the deal beforehand so I'll live with the loss. Already ordered a 52. Check it out if you're in the market. It really is an awesome jacket.

sbrguy · April 11, 2011, 09:55:49 PM

that is a nice loking mesh jacket i might get the revit pheonix for summer as it has mesh/leather combo, i like the look of it.

but for summer jackets that are all mesh i like anything by bmw motorcycle gear, the airflow jacket is great only problme is it is as much as any good leather jacket. so price is an issue for some.

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