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Old 10-28-2004, 12:27 PM
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Opinions needed in search for perfect textile jacket
Looking for a good all around textile jacket. What I’m looking for is,

Comfort/fit
Good for both hot & cold weather (full zip out linear)
Good protection
Water/wind proof
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They make a great product but that's more then I'm looking to spend as I usually wear my 2-piece leathers. Just looking for something I can wear to work or for a quick spin.
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They make a great product but that's more then I'm looking to spend as I usually wear my 2-piece leathers. Just looking for something I can wear to work or for a quick spin.
What price you looking for?
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I'll leave now, before I jump on my soapbox...
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What price you looking for?
In and around $250
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I'll leave now, before I jump on my soapbox...
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In and around $250
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What about these,

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USD?
Yes, that would help eh!!
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Aerostitch's are the best, they are typically the only textile accepted at a trackday. The question is, is your worth the money to you?

An aerostitch is an acceptable alternative to leather. Though leather is best, I'll concede it isn't necessarily the best for riding in winter when it's raining.
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LTL recommends the Joe Rocket Phoenix series I think.
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http://www.brocktoncycle.com/catalog...xtile%20jacket

More than half leather, full hard armor, zip out liner. Protects better than the other mesh jackets, yet breathes better than most leather.
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LTL recommends the Joe Rocket Phoenix series I think.
Thats what I heard him say on many occasions
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Thats what I heard him say on many occasions
Careful, this is about the part that he starts foaming at the mouth.
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Aerostitch's are the best, they are typically the only textile accepted at a trackday. The question is, is your worth the money to you?

An aerostitch is an acceptable alternative to leather. Though leather is best, I'll concede it isn't necessarily the best for riding in winter when it's raining.
LTL, you must have missed this,

They make a great product but that's more then I'm looking to spend as I usually wear my 2-piece leathers. Just looking for something I can wear to work or for a quick spin.
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LTL, you must have missed this,

They make a great product but that's more then I'm looking to spend as I usually wear my 2-piece leathers. Just looking for something I can wear to work or for a quick spin.
But, those Quick Spins are what can kill ya.... You should always wear full gear, even though we all don't.
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I didn't miss anything.

I think "commuting to work" or "going for a quick spin" justifies the money for good protection. Especially since this is statistically the time you are most likely to crash.

Your ass not mine.

I told you I'd get on my , and yet I was still goaded. I blame you all.
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I didn't miss anything.

I think "commuting to work" or "going for a quick spin" justifies the money for good protection. Especially since this is statistically the time you are most likely to crash.

Your ass not mine.

I told you I'd get on my , and yet I was still goaded. I blame you all.
No one put the bait out there
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I fully agree that leather is best. However, I stand by my statement from whichever of the hundred threads about these jackets that the Mach2 jacket is every bit as protective as some of the lower end leather jackets out there. Maybe even more so.
While I only wore it a few times on the street, I never felt my saftey was compromised.
I have worn it a few times offroad now, and while the cut isn't quite right for the offroad world, it doesn't feel too bad.
I would never wear a full mesh jacket on the street, but this jacket is an excellent compromise.
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I just don't like when the seams explode on impact!!
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Canada doesn't get that hot why not go perforated leather? You can get something low key for work that is still protective.
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You like,

Go under jackets, then check out the Honda one

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