Riding Jacket??

SoonerNation · May 6, 2012

So I live in Texas where it gets to over 100 degrees F on a regular basis in the summer. Sometimes for a month or more of 100+ days in a row. I'm looking for a riding jacket that I'll be able to wear and not be completely miserable. I use to have a Joe Rocket Phoenix but never quite felt that it would provide any protection. My sales guy said he wears a perforated leather jacket and he feels it provides enough air flow while providing a higher level of protection.

Any of you guys in hot climates have a recommendation?

Phl · May 6, 2012

SoonerNation said:
So I live in Texas where it gets to over 100 degrees F on a regular basis in the summer. Sometimes for a month or more of 100+ days in a row. I'm looking for a riding jacket that I'll be able to wear and not be completely miserable. I use to have a Joe Rocket Phoenix but never quite felt that it would provide any protection. My sales guy said he wears a perforated leather jacket and he feels it provides enough air flow while providing a higher level of protection.

Any of you guys in hot climates have a recommendation?

as I will use the bike for commuting, I will most probably try my safety jacket I also use for downhill mountainbiking. you will find them from dainese, alpinestars and further...

hope its gonna be cooler than my old thick leather

Steve B · May 6, 2012

I used to live in Dallas, and nothing is going to be comfortable when the full effect of summer's in force, especially if you're stuck in traffic. Hell even nothing would still be hot, but when you got arrested for indecent exposure at least the jail might be air conditioned!

I have an Alpinestars GPR that's heavily-perf'ed, and it's OK up to 90 or so if you're moving; I was suprised how much air it flowed when I first got it. Mine's black which doesn't help, but if I were in Texas I'd definitely have gone for a white one. Remember when I first moved there it seemed like every other car was white with dark tinted windows to beat the heat...

mat1529 · May 6, 2012

Or just move to the UK and then you could just invest in some waterproofs and not worry! Seriously... Our summers last about a week. When you love bikes too, it doesn't make for the most enjoyable combination! So I have no sympathy! Sorry... However if I lived over there in the u s of a, then I probably just get some motorcross body armour then wear what you like over the top..?

LDucati 1199S · May 6, 2012

I would recommend this jacket.

Dainese - AIR-2 TEX - Motorbike - America - Inglese

I live in Florida and most of time i just use this with a back protector (Dainese G2 i believe). Very comfortable and flows very well, sometimes if i ride at night i even bring a hoodie since it might flow a little too much and i get cold a bit.

Hope this helps

Tonyw · May 6, 2012

LDucati 1199S said:
I would recommend this jacket.

Dainese - AIR-2 TEX - Motorbike - America - Inglese

I live in Florida and most of time i just use this with a back protector (Dainese G2 i believe). Very comfortable and flows very well, sometimes if i ride at night i even bring a hoodie since it might flow a little too much and i get cold a bit.

Hope this helps

This is what I use down in Austin. The G2 back protector is correct.

SoonerNation · May 6, 2012

LDucati 1199S said:
I would recommend this jacket.

Dainese - AIR-2 TEX - Motorbike - America - Inglese

I live in Florida and most of time i just use this with a back protector (Dainese G2 i believe). Very comfortable and flows very well, sometimes if i ride at night i even bring a hoodie since it might flow a little too much and i get cold a bit.

Hope this helps

That looks like a good option.

Phl · May 6, 2012

I ment rather this one:
Dainese - JACKET W-T PRO - Motorbike - America - Inglese

after having seen a guy landing after 60! feet of airtime with only a helmet and a back protector (jeans, t-shirt, sneakers) and trying to provide first aid I rather prefer to sweat my A55 off - big time!

at my last accident last august, when an old lady hit me wit 50 mph running her red light, I had my old shoei textile jacket on (back protecktor, boots, gloves, helmet) sweating - but alive and in one piece ;-)

mat1529 · May 6, 2012

Phil said:
I ment rather this one:
Dainese - JACKET W-T PRO - Motorbike - America - Inglese

after having seen a guy landing after 60! feet of airtime with only a helmet and a back protector (jeans, t-shirt, sneakers) and trying to provide first aid I rather prefer to sweat my A55 off - big time!

at my last accident last august, when an old lady hit me wit 50 mph running her red light, I had my old shoei textile jacket on (back protecktor, boots, gloves, helmet) sweating - but alive and in one piece ;-)

Exactly... Skin wears away an inch a second travelling at 30 mph on Tarmac!

Mutley · May 7, 2012

I have one of these Ducati jackets - Ducati Corse Leather Jacket - the perforated version. I live in the UK so like some of the others here, it would be a bit of a tea bag if I wore it half the time. I've worn it in the high eighties (cold day in Texas admittedly) and found it passed enough air through.

Xbox · May 7, 2012

Phil said:
I ment rather this one:
Dainese - JACKET W-T PRO - Motorbike - America - Inglese

Dude, when you're wearing that do you find yourself telling people they have "20-seconds to comply" and talking about prime-directives

j/k

Xbox · May 7, 2012

Joking aside, I have the Dainese VR46 textile jacket, which flows surprisingly little air.

Rode in 30DegC last week and got very hot. Lack of venting is a big problem with textile, so the main benefit seems to be reduced weight, improved movement and comfort!!

RepDucWayne · May 7, 2012

Phil said:
I ment rather this one:
Dainese - JACKET W-T PRO - Motorbike - America - Inglese

after having seen a guy landing after 60! feet of airtime with only a helmet and a back protector (jeans, t-shirt, sneakers) and trying to provide first aid I rather prefer to sweat my A55 off - big time!

at my last accident last august, when an old lady hit me wit 50 mph running her red light, I had my old shoei textile jacket on (back protecktor, boots, gloves, helmet) sweating - but alive and in one piece ;-)

Im in Maryland and it gets pretty humid/ hot here during the Summer also and this is exactly!! what I had in mind. You are exposed so the wind can cool you down but you have total upper body and back protection in case of going down.

duckyduc · May 7, 2012

i got a new RS taichi GMX Motion, flow air rather well, but i think the more important part is what you wear under the jacket, under amour heat gear compression shirt/short or any performance clothing with moisture wicking capability really improve your comfort

jjmontesanto · May 7, 2012

duckyduc said:
i got a new RS taichi GMX Motion, flow air rather well, but i think the more important part is what you wear under the jacket, under amour heat gear compression shirt/short or any performance clothing with moisture wicking capability really improve your comfort

That would definitely help with cooling, as opposed to a cotton t-shirt. The only issue with that type of material they burn. Granted, you have the jacket over it, which might prevent the shirt from friction burning while sliding. But we were banned from wearing them in the military because they were causing major issues when vehicles caught on fire. They would increase the injuries when fire was involved by melting into the skin.

leebeeone · May 7, 2012

jjmontesanto said:
That would definitely help with cooling, as opposed to a cotton t-shirt. The only issue with that type of material they burn. Granted, you have the jacket over it, which might prevent the shirt from friction burning while sliding. But we were banned from wearing them in the military because they were causing major issues when vehicles caught on fire. They would increase the injuries when fire was involved by melting into the skin.

OUCH

duckyduc · May 7, 2012

jjmontesanto said:
That would definitely help with cooling, as opposed to a cotton t-shirt. The only issue with that type of material they burn. Granted, you have the jacket over it, which might prevent the shirt from friction burning while sliding. But we were banned from wearing them in the military because they were causing major issues when vehicles caught on fire. They would increase the injuries when fire was involved by melting into the skin.

that's very good to know, what about motorcycle-specific cooling under shirt? i know rs taichi has a few of them, i'll find out...

tstephenson · May 7, 2012

jjmontesanto said:
That would definitely help with cooling, as opposed to a cotton t-shirt. The only issue with that type of material they burn. Granted, you have the jacket over it, which might prevent the shirt from friction burning while sliding. But we were banned from wearing them in the military because they were causing major issues when vehicles caught on fire. They would increase the injuries when fire was involved by melting into the skin.

Spot on - if you were to take a spill at say like 60+ the textile materials will have melted and bonded with your skin. Imagine burining a plastic bag then letting it drip onto your skin. Can't get it off and it will continue to burn you until it cools. Not the greatest stuff for high speed slides. There's a reason this stuff is not allowed on track days.

Good for lower speed comfort and ventilation. I have 1 textile I use in winter but in the summer everything is leather.

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