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Summer Jackets

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I never wore a jacket in the warmer months but I quess I am getting older and hopefully wiser. The riders that do wear a warm weather jacket what do you recommend? I am open to any and all suggestions.
 
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I wear a reflective mesh jacket in the summer, it has a jip out line so it does double duty if cools at night. I has all the pads necessary for protection but allows the maximum cooling short of no coat. When it gets over 80 even that is too much for me, I am from the north coast we seldom see temps over 75. When I travel in Nevada and the likes I travel without it at lower speeds.

Regards,

Randy
 
Firstgear mesh jacket, With armor, I've been using the same jacket since 1999, Once you get to 50 +mph and the temps are under 60 degrees the air going though the mesh actually cools you too much, But when the temps are 80/90/100, there the greatest thing since the invention of ice.:thumbup:
 
I will check those jackets out. I have a Firstgear Kilimanjaro jacket for the winter months. I wore it the other day in 79 degree weather and I was burning up.

Spyder-dude be carefull on Hwy 81 the tractor trailers between Radford and Staunton are crazy. :yikes:
 
I wear the Mesh-Tex jacket from 1st Gear. Great cooling, light weight, great armor and I think they look great too! There are plenty of choices in the Mesh jacket arena. That's because they really do work well.
 
For when its hot (high 60 and up) I have a mesh jacket. I also have a very nice perforated leather jacket from First gear--I do not believe they make that model any more.
 
I always wear first gear mesh jacket and mesh pants over shorts and with the armor in the jacket and pants i am pretty well protected and as cool as the weather will allow.
 
Just ordered my jacket

I just ordered Tourmaster Intake 2 jacket. Reviews seemed to be pretty good. Thanks for the info.
 
I have 2 joe rocket mesh jackets I wear when its hot out .. padding and all the misc stuff on it. But im sure all the mesh jackets are similar in design and protection .
 
Are there any recomendation on where to pick up a First gears mesh jacket. You guys always find deals and I would like to support the forum if there is someone who is selling one. I know there are lot on the internet but just looking for input.
 
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