Instead of a jacket... - Page 3

vabarber2 · 03-15-2008, 08:42 PM

Such hatred!

azoomm · 03-15-2008, 08:48 PM

As far as that *armor* goes. Don't do it. There are plenty of guys here that do it because they think it makes them "hard core". That's a fail...

vabarber2 · 03-15-2008, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azoomm

As far as that *armor* goes. Don't do it. There are plenty of guys here that do it because they think it makes them "hard core". That's a fail...

Exactly!

logan1 · 03-15-2008, 10:58 PM

Phenix_Rider · 03-15-2008, 11:07 PM

I'd wear that...under a textile jacket.

fnfalman · 03-16-2008, 02:42 AM

I have an AlpineStar underjacket like that, I think they call it the SM-Bionic or some sort of dumbass name. It's not meant to be outerwear. The mesh won't resist abrasion at all. You're suppose to wear it under an offroad jersey or offroad textile jacket, or onroad outfit. I wear mine when I go offroading under a textile jacket. They're available in shorts too.

T-Pro (imported by Johnson Leathers in San Francisco) also has a similar get-up. As is Bohn body armor.

Amber Lamps · 03-16-2008, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fnfalman

I have an AlpineStar underjacket like that, I think they call it the SM-Bionic or some sort of dumbass name. It's not meant to be outerwear. The mesh won't resist abrasion at all. You're suppose to wear it under an offroad jersey or offroad textile jacket, or onroad outfit. I wear mine when I go offroading under a textile jacket. They're available in shorts too.

T-Pro (imported by Johnson Leathers in San Francisco) also has a similar get-up. As is Bohn body armor.

I have the Dainese version somewhere,I think,if I find it you can have it. I think I wore it 3 or 4 times under a jersey. I was so paranoid that I couldn"t enjoy riding. Also,Icon sells a vest and elbow and knee armor. I know people that have gone down with the vest who swear by it and I've crashed the leg armor wth excellent results...zero damage! Personally,I'd rather see you in a mesh jacket,tho'. The greatest armor in the world can only protect the parts of the body that it covers.

neebelung · 03-16-2008, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Cutty72

I have a mesh JR jacket.
Wearing that is cooler than wearing just a tshirt.
my .02

An in all seriousness, there's something to that. The more skin you have exposed to the sun on a hot day, the more you're going to dehydrate (not to mention, sunburn). Your body is actually going to stay COOLER in a jacket than in, let's say, a t-shirt and some body armour.

It seems to be OTB made a really excellent post about this (with some comparisons to nomads in the desert) some time ago... maybe he can chime in with some wisdom here.

jalaan1 · 03-16-2008, 11:51 AM

like said above, that armor is great, but under some sort of jacket for best
abrasion resistance.
i wear a mesh jacket in the hot weather and it keeps me cool enough.

i'd suggest a quality mesh jacket, and to help reflect the sun's rays get
a brightly colored one.
just my .02

DLIT · 03-16-2008, 12:06 PM

My last track day in Vegas, it was 100+ and I was in a 1-peice. When I was riding street during the summer, it'd be 100+. Still in my 1-peice. It's not that bad when you're moving. I'd just suck it up.

03-15-2008, 08:48 PM	#22
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	As far as that armor goes. Don't do it. There are plenty of guys here that do it because they think it makes them "hard core". That's a fail... __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

03-16-2008, 02:42 AM	#26
fnfalman Europhile Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure Posts: 1,875	I have an AlpineStar underjacket like that, I think they call it the SM-Bionic or some sort of dumbass name. It's not meant to be outerwear. The mesh won't resist abrasion at all. You're suppose to wear it under an offroad jersey or offroad textile jacket, or onroad outfit. I wear mine when I go offroading under a textile jacket. They're available in shorts too. T-Pro (imported by Johnson Leathers in San Francisco) also has a similar get-up. As is Bohn body armor. __________________ *Cogito Ergo Vroom - I think therefore I ride*

03-16-2008, 11:51 AM	#29
jalaan1 orangina Zed Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LI, NY Moto: '12 Z1000 Posts: 700	like said above, that armor is great, but under some sort of jacket for best abrasion resistance. i wear a mesh jacket in the hot weather and it keeps me cool enough. i'd suggest a quality mesh jacket, and to help reflect the sun's rays get a brightly colored one. just my .02 __________________

03-16-2008, 12:06 PM	#30
DLIT Clit Commander Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas Moto: 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Posts: 4,189	My last track day in Vegas, it was 100+ and I was in a 1-peice. When I was riding street during the summer, it'd be 100+. Still in my 1-peice. It's not that bad when you're moving. I'd just suck it up. __________________ Dress for the crash. Not the ride.

03-15-2008, 08:42 PM	#21
vabarber2 ICON FTW!!! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA, but currently in the sand Moto: 00GSXR6 Posts: 1,380	Such hatred!

03-15-2008, 10:58 PM	#24
logan1 Trailer Queen Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tulsa Moto: 07 GSXR 1000 Posts: 42