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Old 04-28-2005, 9:53 AM
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A* TZ-1 Jacket
Do I look like some sort of Ernest Goes To Camp wannabe this morning or what?

Anyway, this is a sweet jacket, I mean it fits perfectly. The new one that arrived via FedEx this morning is a size 56 Euro. It's a bit tight in the underarms and across the wide part of my back when I'm standing with my arms at my sides, but as soon as I sit on the bike and put my arms forward (or in my chair with my hands in front as I type), the forward-bias cut and design of the jacket becomes apparent and is immediately comfortable.

This thing just oozes quality. Thick, heavy leather, sturdy zippers, GP-style armor, removable liner, reflective logos, etc.

Attached are a couple pics. The one of me "modeling" (har-har-har) the jacket shows what it looks like with my Teknic back protector underneath, a perfect fit IMO. If the A* Track Pants I've got on order are this nice and fit this well, it'll be a home run for me in the Riding Gear Department.

MAM, here I come!

Note: Secret Agent black box across the eyes to protect against resident board photochoppers.

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Old 04-28-2005, 9:59 AM
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Re: A* TZ-1 Jacket
They usually put the black box on the criminals in cops



EDIT: Nice jacket
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Old 04-28-2005, 10:10 AM
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Why are you renting a hat?
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Re: A* TZ-1 Jacket
Lieutenant Laforge, report to the bridge. We have a problem with the holodeck.
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Nice! Looks to be a perfect fit, too!
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Add some weight, and a bandana on the head, and he looks like Kaptain Robbie Knievel.
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man, who is that masked man?
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Re: A* TZ-1 Jacket
I want the new Alpine* jacket that you see the ads for in MotorCyclist. I think they are calling them the "black label" or something. Stylish yet protective for the street. Good choice on brands I think. My gloves from them are awesome, and probably about as much as that jacket!
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Nice "Sonny Crockett" beard stubble you have going there. Vice detail today?
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That's asking for a Zorro photochop.
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BDA:

phobe: I Googled that. You're apparently a Star Wars geek?

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LOL @ Conq (I hope not to crash like him!)

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phobe: I Googled that. You're apparently a Star Wars geek?
Nope. Star Trek.
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LMAO, that's what I meant to say!
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Holy Jeez Chain, it looks like a nice jacket, but I think you should try to breath!! That thing looks like it fits tighter than a condom!!!!
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Aren't these things supposed to fit tighter than, say, a textile riding jacket like my Cortech stuff? It's comfortable when I'm in a sportbike riding position.
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I believe snug, yes, but you have to admit, you hardly look comfortable in that position!!
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I believe snug, yes, but you have to admit, you hardly look comfortable in that position!!
So would you say he looks more comfortable doggie style or missionary?
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Get your freekin' mind out of the gutter you pervert!!
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a helmet must be a bitch to put on over that bar, damn!
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It's comfortable when I'm in a sportbike riding position.
You ride a sportbike?

































Nice jacket.
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Holy Jeez Chain, it looks like a nice jacket, but I think you should try to breath!! That thing looks like it fits tighter than a condom!!!!

no doubt. mine fits fits kinda like that looks on you now and i am looking for a whole new suit cause i can't stand the way it feels being that snug.

nice jacket though.
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It's brand new, it will break in. A couple of hot riding days w/ the back protector underneath and it will stretch right out

Better a little tight than too loose. If I wore a tighter fitting jacket last year It wouldn't have ridden up my back and would have saved me from alot of road rash! Good call on the sizing.
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It's brand new, it will break in. A couple of hot riding days w/ the back protector underneath and it will stretch right out

Better a little tight than too loose. If I wore a tighter fitting jacket last year It wouldn't have ridden up my back and would have saved me from alot of road rash! Good call on the sizing.
A 2-piece with a 360 zipper or a 1-piece would have helped in that situation.
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A 2-piece with a 360 zipper or a 1-piece would have helped in that situation.

Yeah no ****. Thanks genius!!































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I believe snug, yes, but you have to admit, you hardly look comfortable in that position!!
that's is 'aanald' pose you girly man
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