Best Mesh Jacket?

[thought]

I've owned the Rev'it jacket posted here and liked it a lot, just no way to zip it to riding pants.

the rev'it air has a 7 inch zip in the back for zipping into pants.  not sure what other brands it zips into, but it does zip perfectly into my rev'it mistral pants.

[danaid]

the rev'it air has a 7 inch zip in the back for zipping into pants.  not sure what other brands it zips into, but it does zip perfectly into my rev'it mistral pants.

You are correct, I wore the air and mistral pants also. The Dainese air has no zipper connection. Dainese  uses it's own, small zippers that only connect to Dainese gear.

[redxblack]

The RevIt also has a "fight strap" loop to hook onto a belt of a non-zip pant (like my a* leather pants). I like that feature. It's nowhere near as good as a zip, but it's convenient for when that's not available.

[d3vi@nt]

I recently picked up one by Olympia Motorsports. Great jacket with two liners, one waterproof, one quilted. The quilted is designed to also wear by itself when removed, which comes in handy. Tons of handy pockets and fitment adjusters, plus zipper connection for pants:
http://www.olympiamotosports.com/airglide/airglide.htm

[mysticbluex3]

I love my Dainese Air 2

[kopfjäger]

I love my Dainese Air 2

Damn you're skinny.

[rideserotta]

I love my Dainese Air 2

+1. It's like wearing a t shirt as long as you're moving.

[sbrguy]

the bmw airflow 4 jacket, its expensive, i dont' have it, it fits me like a glove and it flows a ton of air if its anything like the old airflow jackets.

I use the bmw jacket that is neon high viz yellow and grey with a removable insulating waterproof liner, with the liner out its a great high viz mesh jacket with it in you can use it over the winter with creative layering.

[bikepilot]

I've been wearing the leather mesh jacket for a bit. It flows air really well.  I'd say that for speeds 20mph and up its just as cool as my joe rocket phoneix.  Below that the phoneix might flow a little more air and be cooler.

[NorDog]

This is what I use.  Broke it out the other day for the first time in ages.  Felt good in the heat once I got to speed.

Works okay and fits me fine; just wish it had some pockets.

[bikepilot]

Update on the leather mesh jacket, its noticeably hotter than a textile mesh when its really hot and humid out (which it was last week).  Still tollerable, just a bit hotter, but we are talking something getting close to 100F and 80% humidity I'd guess.

[WhiteStripe]

I love this jacket - paid almost 3x when i got it:

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/39/16469/ITEM/Fieldsheer-Corsair-Sport-Jacket.aspx

[Riaz]

Probably not the best overall, but the Phoenix jacket has great airflow, decent windproof liner, basic protection for under $150. 

[csorin]

I recently picked up one by Olympia Motorsports. Great jacket with two liners, one waterproof, one quilted. The quilted is designed to also wear by itself when removed, which comes in handy. Tons of handy pockets and fitment adjusters, plus zipper connection for pants:
http://www.olympiamotosports.com/airglide/airglide.htm

I'll give a +1 to Olympia.  My jacket is the Olympia Viper: http://www.olympiamotosports.com/viper/viper.htm.  It comes with a rain and warm weather liner.  I've used it in temperatures ranging from 15 degrees to 110 degrees (thank you DFW ).  I've been drenched in what might was well be labeled a monsoon, and have ridden to Austin three times in it this past summer. 

I honestly have no complaints.  Excellent airflow when you just wear the shell.  Excellent protection from rain when you get dumped on.  And excellent heat retention when you're slogging through the winter.

A MASSIVE advantage of Olympia gear is the 100% Nylon outer shell.  In other words, there is NO Polyester on the outside of the jacket.  Nylon (Cordura is the trade name), withstands abrasion much more than Polyester.  Polyester is essentially plastic, and my guess is it melts just like plastic in a high friction situation.  There are a few manufacturers that will advertise Cordura being used in the 'high impact' areas.  While this is better than nothing, Olympia doesn't skimp on the good stuff.

Other pluses include 3M reflective piping throughout the jacket, a 7" zipper on the back that actually comes with the other half (I had this sewn into a pair of Dainese air glides), and a belt loop for when you're wearing riding pants with no zipper.  The thing has more pockets than I could ever fill, and pretty much doubles as an organizer with all of its storage.

Overall, I am right pleased with my Viper jacket.  No, it doesn't have the badass style of other makes (though it's not too dorky...I hope ), but it makes up for that in functionality, versatility, and comfort.  Just look how make the beast with two backsing COOL this guy looks in it!




It's available at our sponsor, Motoliberty's site:
https://www.motoliberty.com/prod_detail.asp?Prod_ID=1084

[He Man]

the rev it air is really nice. ive worn it breifly and it rocks.