Well I spent just spent the ridiculous amount of $700 on a new jacket but after having it for two weeks now I have to say it is the best designed and built leather jacket I've ever owned, and I've had 15+ jackets over the years. I'm a bit of a gear nut always searching for a better jacket or pair of gloves, helmet, etc.. Think this comes from my days selling the stuff.

Always been an admirer of Dainese gear but never owned it before. The micro perforation on the front and bubble liner allow air to circulate inside the jacket. This somehow keeps you cool in the hotter weather and warmer in the cooler weather. I don't know the science behind it but it is great moderating the effect of outside temperature and works really well. There is also a full sleeve liner for cold weather that can be removed. A+ for comfort.

The fit is also excellent for me. It has a very tailored, body hugging fit, fits like a second skin. There is no extra material to bunch in the waist area, arms or chest. This is not a jacket that will look like a balloon hanging off your back at 30mph+. Because it has hidden expansion panels the jacket bends and moves with you it can fit tight like a motorcycle jacket should without restricting movement. This also helps hold the armor in place.

Their proprietary "D Skin" leather is supposed to be extra abrasion resistant which allows thinner leather to be used which means more comfort and mobility while still providing increased abrasion resistance. Since they are the biggest maker of race suits for professional GP riders I assume they know what they are doing. These guys get off at 100+mph and slide and tumble 100ft and walk away.

It comes with hard shell protectors for the elbows and forearms as well as shoulders. You can't see or feel these when wearing the jacket but they are there in case you need them. There is however no back protector but the jacket has a pouch for one. Dainese make several models that they sell separately for $50 to $150.

So how does it stack up? Better all round than large volume manufacturers like Alpine Stars and Spidi but more pricy. Light years better than old school, low volume, manufactures like Fox Creek and Langlitz, at least in the areas of comfort, functionality and accurate fitment. I suspect most low volume, old school manufactures lack the computer modeling software required to get accurate, general, fitment across the entire size range - why they have a loose box cut vs a tighter, more tailored fit. I'd give it an A+ in functionality and design. The bubble liner and micro perforations are awesome at temperature regulation and it places no restrictions on movement. The armor is first rate and fitted exceptionally well. An A+ in accurate fitment, it fits me like a glove. An A in build quality and a B in value (due to high price).

 

Sounds like a nice jacket, but for that price, I'd rather have a horsehide jacket in the old school style.

 

we need pictures, how about a couple pictures, dude send us some photo's of this bad *** jacket

 

I don't have any pictures of my jacket yet, mine's all black and very slightly different model without logo on chest, but copied these from the web. One shows the tiny micro perforations in the front and inside of the sleeves, the other the bubble liner that keeps a layer of air circulating between the jacket shell and the skin. No matter how fast you drive you don't feel the air coming in the jacket but you never get hot and sweaty either, even at 80F.

 

Alien jacket? ICE know about this?

 

I have a Dainese summer jacket - good protection, very well aerated, very well made and best of all only cost me $198. Also get lots of compliments on it's looks. I'm sold....

 

nice jackets, but a little outta my price range.

 

$700 for a friggen jacket? There isn't any jacket worth that kind of money.

 

Dainese jackets are little over priced ,but could definitely save your life. Excellent protection ,it is what most of the pro racers use. Nice jacket.

 

Hmmm........beg ta differ,dude.........d'pends on whut'cher skins worth to ya.....
(best the worlds got ta offer,an' nahh.....don't own 1.....yet.....)

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