Riding Jacket
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From: Cape Girardeau, MO by way of Greensboro, NC
Riding Jacket
I'm wanting to take a MSF course, but they all require you to have proper attire. I'm extremely warm natured and am leary of wearing a jacket all day in the sun.
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From: Cape Girardeau, MO by way of Greensboro, NC
RE: Riding Jacket
I have read reviews on the jackets that are designed to keep you cool, but safe, but theyre intended to be used while riding down the road.
Road Warrior
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RE: Riding Jacket
If I'm not mistaken, all they require of you is a long sleeved shirt, gloves, boots or shoes over the ankle, long pants, and of course helmet. I know of some good "airish" riding jackets, but they won't do you a bit of good at parking lot speeds....which is what you'll be doing. So maybe a thin long-sleeved shirt?
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Teek
RE: Riding Jacket
wait till you hit the concrete at 35 and slide for 30ft... you will love that jacket... hell i wear dickies and/or dockers when i ride... they are tough pants and hold up well on the ground!
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From: Cape Girardeau, MO by way of Greensboro, NC
RE: Riding Jacket
Did some more research and it is just a long sleeve shirt they require. Dealership told me a jacket, probably wanted me to buy one.
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RE: Riding Jacket
The MSF course ran by the Air Force on my installation only requires a brightly colored longsleeve shirt. But I plan on wearing my jacket that I bought. I figured I bought it to ride in so I might as well train in it too. Its a mesh/leather jacket with removable armor. Its pretty cool in the heat.
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RE: Riding Jacket
Good, then just wear a long-sleeved shirt! If ya want protection, there are some great jackets out there that are extremely cool and airy.
Some jackets are waterproof, have zip out thermal liner, and lots of vents to keep you cool in warm weather. They are pretty expensive, but less expensive than several jackets as the weather and conditions dictate.
Teek
Some jackets are waterproof, have zip out thermal liner, and lots of vents to keep you cool in warm weather. They are pretty expensive, but less expensive than several jackets as the weather and conditions dictate.
Teek