Hot weather jackets?
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Joined: Jan 2012
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From: NE Philly
I went to a leather shirt. Nope, it isn't as good as a jacket but then it beats the T shirt I was wearing. At least is some dead skin before it gets to mine. I have a mesh of some kind but it gets hot too unless you are moving. The shirt wasn't bad at 100ş but not sure what it will be like when we have our normal 110ş. Those temps had past by the time I got it last year. We'll see.
A wet t-shirt under a mesh jacket is about the best you can hope for in extreme high temps.
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Joined: Mar 2012
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From: Socialist Republic of the USA
Just a brain fart but back in the day when I was big into mountain biking I had all the garb. Again, no protection but the material they are made of (the shirts) wicks away any sweat and moisture. If you need protection you need something else.
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From: Kansas City, Missouri
If I was in California. I'd ride down to Motoport and have a air mesh jacket custom made for me. Here's a link, below. Its supposed to be one of the most protective jackets made that has good air flow. I'd like to have 1 but won't buy something this expensive over the internet. Cali is a long way from the wonderful state of Misery.
http://www.motoport.com/index.php?op...d=27&Itemid=15
http://www.motoport.com/index.php?op...d=27&Itemid=15
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Central Texas area
A wet t-shirt under a mesh jacket is about the best you can hope for in extreme high temps
Cooldana's work great too: https://www.zanheadgear.com/catalog/...CategoryID=104
Wife and I both have Mesh jackets with zip-out liners. Worked great from Texas, thru OK, KS, NE, SD,WY,CO trip..
Cooldana's work great too: https://www.zanheadgear.com/catalog/...CategoryID=104
Wife and I both have Mesh jackets with zip-out liners. Worked great from Texas, thru OK, KS, NE, SD,WY,CO trip..
Last edited by rossn2; Feb 6, 2015 at 10:24 AM.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Central Florida
Plus 1 on the Joe Rocket mesh. I've had one for years. Came with armor installed and a removeable rain liner. Works well. Cost $125 online. Went to local rice rocket dealer and tried a bunch on for size. Then ordered off the internet and saved $50...
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Vanson produces a couple of different jackets from a fully perforated competition-weight leather. These feature the most ventilation I've encountered in a leather jacket.
They are supplied with armor, and are made in America.
They are supplied with armor, and are made in America.
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Joined: Jan 2014
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From: Central California
Icon has good stuff. I have an Icon Overlord Stealth jacket. Excellent airflow. Too good for late fall or winter riding. I bought it in December, and rode with it on a 50° day, and nearly froze my a** off. It'll be my summer jacket!
Dainese stuff is really good too.
Another endorsement for Revzilla too. They typically have a video explaining the gear, and reviews from customers. Those more than anything have helped with my decisions. So far, I have not been disappointed.
Dainese stuff is really good too.
Another endorsement for Revzilla too. They typically have a video explaining the gear, and reviews from customers. Those more than anything have helped with my decisions. So far, I have not been disappointed.