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10-07-2004, 11:38 AM
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| Join Date: 07-13-2004 Location: Scottsdale,AZ
Bike(s): 2002 CBR 954RR Posts: 240
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| It's Jacket time in AZ..What to buy?! IM looking for a new leather jacket for our so called Winter here in AZ..Average temp at night .40 degree's...  Ive narrowed it down to either a Alpinestar's Stunt or TZ-1, Or the Joe Rocket Speedmaster or Blaster 2.0.. Anyone have experience with either brands? Pro's --- con's? One better than the other, or is it boil down to just trying them on at a retail store and seeing what one fits best? Cost isnt a huge factor, I want to spend less than $350.00 and the Alpinestar's fall in the $260-300 range, Joe Rocket about 50.00 more.. Post up! | |
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10-07-2004, 11:43 AM
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| Back From the Ashes!!  Join Date: 09-17-2003 Location: Staten Island, NY
Bike(s): '00 RC51 (Possible Resurrection), 93 Seca II(Sold) Age: 31 Posts: 7,724
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 | Re: It's Jacket time in AZ..What to buy?! Quote:
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10-07-2004, 12:05 PM
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| Going into turn one     Join Date: 07-13-2004 Location: Huntsville AL
Bike(s): '04 CBR1000RR, '84 Ascot, '02 RC51 Posts: 13,848
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| Re: It's Jacket time in AZ..What to buy?! I was in almost your exact situation recently. I wound up getting a Blaster 2 and am happy. 1) Could not find a Speedmaster to try on and was worried about fit and the speed hump interfering with my backpack 2)TZ-1 nice jacket, nice fit but I preferred the Stunt because of the insulated liner 3)Stunt came very close to getting this jacket but plan on getting pants and preferred the JR options in that area (although I might go 1 piece if I lose some lbs) 4)Got the Blaster With hind sight: At 50 deg no need for a liner, at 40 deg still probably no need. But I am happy with my choice. And I did not get a perforated Blaster either (like you I want a cold weather jacket) Disclaimer: I also get a great deal on JR stuff from a family member (although this was not a deciding factor)
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10-07-2004, 12:40 PM
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| Join Date: 09-26-2001 Location: Encino, Ca
Bike(s): 2005 K1200S Age: 41 Posts: 89
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| Re: It's Jacket time in AZ..What to buy?! I just bought the Joe Rocket Alter Ego jacket. The Alter Ego is the best jacket I have had yet. It is a cold weather, rain resistant jacket when needed. Zip out the liner and it is a cool, early morning foggy jacket. Zip off the outer panel and it is a mesh hot weather, keep you cool jacket. It has padding in all the right places, a back protector and fits my fat ass really good. Hopefully I will never have to test it in a material vs pavement situation. This is one of the best all around textile jackets I have ever had. |
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10-19-2004, 11:56 AM
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| Join Date: 07-13-2004 Location: Scottsdale,AZ
Bike(s): 2002 CBR 954RR Posts: 240
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| Re: It's Jacket time in AZ..What to buy?! Ok, well I made my decision and it should be arriving courtesy of www.terra-powersports.com I picked up a Alpinestars Tz-1 in blk-blk for $270.00 shipped, and I will have at the first of next week. http://www.terra-powersports.com/product.aspx?id=10116 Next is some Gp pro gloves! They staff ALWAYS helps me out when it comes to sizing or any tech questions, I highly recommend hitting thier site and looking at some pricing.  Last edited by Cornfedwhitey : 10-19-2004 at 11:56 AM. |
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