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My jacket was torn up during the recent accident and Im looking for recommendation on a good ballistic nylon or similar jacket
I saw a Tourmaster which I liked which was water resistant and retroreflective but it got generally poor reviews
Oss recommended a jacket with a co cartridge in it but I forgot the name of it if you read this Oss, please send again
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« Reply #1 on: June 03, 2015, 05:03:54 AM » |
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I love the quality of my Joe Rocket mesh jacket. Hot, cold, rain, wind... I wear it all year long. The liner keeps out the wind and rain. Layers (and then a heated jacket liner) keep me warm. No liner at least keeps air blowing on me in the heat. I just looked up what "ballistic nylon" means, I doubt you'd be wearing that in the summer  ...  -Mike |
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« Reply #2 on: June 03, 2015, 07:28:52 AM » |
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Plus 1 on the Joe Rocket.
I've had them for years and they're my favorite.
As Hubcap said, very versatile, I also like the fact they're able to fold up and fit in the saddlebags if you want to secure them as well; i.e. @ a restaurant etc.
I moved away from the heavy feel of leather years ago and much prefer these lighter weight jackets.
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« Reply #3 on: June 03, 2015, 07:42:21 AM » |
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Once you've selected a make model, these folks often have some pretty good deals on closeout or last years models. Formerly known as New Enough http://www.motorcyclegear.com/No affiliation, just good previous experience. |
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« Reply #4 on: June 03, 2015, 08:19:53 AM » |
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I had a TourMaster (I forget the model) and it served me very well.
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« Reply #5 on: June 03, 2015, 08:23:21 AM » |
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Got a Joe Rocket from the motorcyclegear.com website about 2 years ago. It was $49, previous year's model but has great protection on the elbows and the spine with a zip out liner for summer riding. Just get on their mailing list and check the clearance items and you may find a really good buy.
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« Reply #6 on: June 03, 2015, 09:20:59 AM » |
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Got a Joe Rocket from the motorcyclegear.com website about 2 years ago. It was $49, previous year's model but has great protection on the elbows and the spine with a zip out liner for summer riding. Just get on their mailing list and check the clearance items and you may find a really good buy.
I might have bought a pair from that same sale. Are your's white and black? |
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« Reply #7 on: June 03, 2015, 09:47:50 AM » |
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I think Oss recomended the Hit-Air jacket, you can buy them at Bike bone.
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« Reply #8 on: June 03, 2015, 09:49:42 AM » |
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« Reply #9 on: June 03, 2015, 10:19:48 AM » |
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Plus 1 on the Joe Rocket.
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« Reply #10 on: June 03, 2015, 10:40:59 AM » |
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Got a Joe Rocket from the motorcyclegear.com website about 2 years ago. It was $49, previous year's model but has great protection on the elbows and the spine with a zip out liner for summer riding. Just get on their mailing list and check the clearance items and you may find a really good buy.
I might have bought a pair from that same sale. Are your's white and black? I got 2 of those. One for me and the wife. $49 was too good to pass up  |
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« Reply #11 on: June 03, 2015, 11:07:33 AM » |
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Got a Joe Rocket from the motorcyclegear.com website about 2 years ago. It was $49, previous year's model but has great protection on the elbows and the spine with a zip out liner for summer riding. Just get on their mailing list and check the clearance items and you may find a really good buy.
I might have bought a pair from that same sale. Are your's white and black? I got 2 of those. One for me and the wife. $49 was too good to pass up Same here. +1 |
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« Reply #12 on: June 03, 2015, 11:23:44 AM » |
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Got a Joe Rocket from the motorcyclegear.com website about 2 years ago. It was $49, previous year's model but has great protection on the elbows and the spine with a zip out liner for summer riding. Just get on their mailing list and check the clearance items and you may find a really good buy.
I might have bought a pair from that same sale. Are your's white and black? Blue and White. But I'm sure they are the same ones. |
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« Reply #13 on: June 03, 2015, 11:28:46 AM » |
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Once again thank you all for the comments
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« Reply #14 on: June 03, 2015, 04:59:08 PM » |
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I have the joe rocket the killamanjaro and the hit-air
Hairyteeth got the info right
No protection better than a hit-air iMHO
It is what I wear almost all the time even in dead of winter, just use the heated jacket liner then
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« Reply #15 on: June 03, 2015, 09:47:46 PM » |
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Partial to First Gear. We own jackets and full suits and they seem to work well for 3.5 season riding. Like most things, it also depends on how fat your wallet is these days.  |
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« Reply #16 on: June 04, 2015, 07:32:42 AM » |
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My first gear jacket torn a huge hole in the back when I fell , not happy with its performance
Problem is getting something heavy to pretect but not tooo hot
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« Reply #17 on: June 04, 2015, 08:06:20 AM » |
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OK I looked at quite a few jackets and the Hit Air seems like it offers the most protection but they dont seem to have a bright high visibility jacket
I after hearing that the guy who caused my accident didnt see me, Im planning to get a neon helmet with black trim and black jacket with retro relective yellow trim
New at $550 to $650 for the Hit air jacket I would love to hear some proof that this thing really works
FOr the $179 -$279 range there are a number of jackets
Field Sheer HV $239
Revit Voltaic HV $279
Joe Rocket Revolution $179
One on my main concerns is that the jacket is cool so Im not tempted to take it off in JUly and have NO protection!
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« Reply #18 on: June 04, 2015, 08:49:45 AM » |
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OK I looked at quite a few jackets and the Hit Air seems like it offers the most protection but they dont seem to have a bright high visibility jacket
I after hearing that the guy who caused my accident didnt see me, Im planning to get a neon helmet with black trim and black jacket with retro relective yellow trim
New at $550 to $650 for the Hit air jacket I would love to hear some proof that this thing really works
FOr the $179 -$279 range there are a number of jackets
Field Sheer HV $239
Revit Voltaic HV $279
Joe Rocket Revolution $179
One on my main concerns is that the jacket is cool so Im not tempted to take it off in JUly and have NO protection!
motoport airmesh Kevlar will provide the best protection and flow all the air u want. avail in hi-viz yellow and plenty of reflective strips. call wayne the owner. |
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