What kind of riding jacket for summer?
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What kind of riding jacket for summer? - 4/27/2008 7:25:46 PM
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Papi Chingon
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So yesterday was kinda hot when I went riding, especially with a backpack, but today SHEEEEEET it was around 95 or so and retarded hot. i won't ride without my jacket no matter how hot it is (unlike a few years ago where i'd only wear a jacket if it was cold), but my jacket is just too heavy for the weather that's ahead of me as summer approaches. what do you guys wear that's nice and lightweight, but has good protection?
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RE: What kind of riding jacket for summer? - 4/27/2008 7:33:18 PM
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I have a Joe Rocket textile that has zip off sleeves that is pretty cool, It is much cooler than my leather, but still pretty hot. On real hot days I wear the Icon field armor, which is like a vest of sorts for some torso protection. Really doesnt do much for the arms though.
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RE: What kind of riding jacket for summer? - 4/27/2008 7:35:45 PM
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Red600RR
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Joe Rocket textile for me...breathes real well and it does have the armor <not quite as much as a full leather jacket though>.
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RE: What kind of riding jacket for summer? - 4/27/2008 7:42:45 PM
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Stevorino
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i don't want to trump anyones answer but even up here in Canada the summers are fkn hot, 30C+. I refuse to wear textile. Nothing protects like leather and inserts. It may be heavier but most good jackets have vents in non-contact areas. Not to be a preacher but better safer than roadrash. I own both but never wear the Joe rocket textile i got with my CBR. If you're riding and not stop-and-starting (aka posing), leather isn't that bad.
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RE: What kind of riding jacket for summer? - 4/27/2008 7:44:34 PM
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I have a perforated leather JR jacket. Works fin here in the GA heat. I wear it 99% of the tyme unless the only place I am goin is put puting down town in stop n go traffic @45mph or less and in 100ยบ+ then I wear a JR meshie.
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RE: What kind of riding jacket for summer? - 4/27/2008 7:46:32 PM
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Papi Chingon
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so you're saying i should stop posing? hmmm
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RE: What kind of riding jacket for summer? - 4/27/2008 7:50:24 PM
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I live in lower NY, all I have is stop and start, and I have three jackets and an armor vest.
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RE: What kind of riding jacket for summer? - 4/27/2008 7:51:55 PM
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PlayfulGod
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so you're saying i should stop posing? hmmm
think what he is saying, if your are out riding, not crusing down town, perforated n vented leather works great. Nothing works in stand still traffic (except a cage w/ AC  ), and believe it or not your body is cooler covered fully than not in the sun.
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RE: What kind of riding jacket for summer? - 4/28/2008 7:34:45 AM
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N8 Dawg
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Ive got a mesh jacket for when its that hot, and I had a Textile, but sold it to my buddy...the mesh is nice b/c it vents so well, but its not leather...
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RE: What kind of riding jacket for summer? - 4/28/2008 5:17:31 PM
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Ned Strange
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Joe Rocket UFO Mesh works great in the heat
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