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Dainese vs Joe Rocket - 12/21/2004 7:34:51 PM

Zakman

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Would you prefer a Dainese (TH1) leather jacket or a Joe Rocket (Blaster) ???
My mom got me the Dainese for X Mas, and my girlfriend got me the joe rocket, so i have to keep one and sell the other !!!

Tell me what you think this way i can make the best decision.

P.S i got my XMAS presents early b/c i won't be home for X MA

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RE: Dainese vs Joe Rocket - 12/30/2004 10:36:21 AM

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If they both fit the same i'd probably keep the Dianese. I have never used them myself, but they have a great reputation. All my gear is Joe Rocket or Alpinestars. But like I said, quality wise, i've heard great things about Dianese.

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RE: Dainese vs Joe Rocket - 1/4/2005 3:00:24 PM

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Dainese is by far better than Joe Rocket. Don't even hesitate.

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RE: Dainese vs Joe Rocket - 1/23/2005 11:55:33 PM

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DAINESE RULES!

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RE: Dainese vs Joe Rocket - 1/25/2005 9:45:57 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: QuikSilver

Dainese is by far better than Joe Rocket. Don't even hesitate.

I have one, and it rocks! I've been down twice, and still here.

< Message edited by LaFemmes -- 1/25/2005 9:46:20 PM >

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RE: Dainese vs Joe Rocket - 1/26/2005 9:03:53 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: LaFemmes

I have one, and it rocks! I've been down twice, and still here.

You've been down twice in the SAME Dainese? Only reason I ask is that I had heard once you've gone down, you're supposed to replace any gear that hit the pavement, since the integrity of the armour could be compromised. (is that even true?)

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RE: Dainese vs Joe Rocket - 1/26/2005 10:16:25 AM

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Jackets are not like helmets. If a helmet hits the ground, you want to replace it. On a jacket, take a good look at the damage. If it's bad enough, then replace it. If it's a mesh or textile jacket, chances are it will need replacing. If it's a leather, it may hold up pretty well. Espically depending on the crash.

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RE: Dainese vs Joe Rocket - 1/27/2005 9:29:34 AM

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The impact doesn't compress the armour? (I'm thinking of the foam-type/flexible stuff that seems to be in most jackets)

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RE: Dainese vs Joe Rocket - 1/27/2005 10:47:09 AM

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The foam is supposed to pop back into shape if it gets compressed. As always you want to visually inspect a jacket after you go down. Most of the higher end companies like alpinestars and dianese use CE armor which is alot better then foam armor.

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