What jacket do you wear?

[RUNnDUC]

I have some questions about a summer jacket that I’m thinking of buying. I’m tired of roasting in my butt off in black leather. My priorities for riding gear are protection and comfort. I looking at a textile AGV Laguna; does anyone have any experience with that jacket with the AGV quality, fit, performance and wear? Or do you have one that you prefer over it and why?

Thanks for your time.

[markg]

Probably blasphemus but you may want to check out a BMW Boulder jacket. Extremely versatile, great armor, (not tested by me though) with a thin removable liner that is wind/waterproof. The jacket has vents and the outer layer is slightly air permeable. With a thermal liner it's good to low 40's, with a t-shirt and the liner out it's good through 90's. It's been my "all arounder" for about 4 years now, and just starting to show some wear.

The BMW logos are very inconspicuous too.

[SJTrance]

I have the Dainese Portland Textile jacket and I think it's pretty breezy. They have a newer version but I haven't tried that one yet. Knowing them, I'm sure they improved it in many ways. The fit is great as is the quality. I also have a Moto GP perforated Corkscrew jacket and when I'm moving, it's not too bad either. Regardless what I'm in, however, when I'm at a stoplight, I'm roasting. Hell, that would even be the same if I was wearing only boxers.

[st2lemans]

Leather: Dainese

Mesh: Spidi

I have two Spidis, one is more winter/spring, the other spring/summer (without the inserts it's almost see-through).

Tom

[RUNnDUC]

Originally Posted by st2lemans

Leather: Dainese

Mesh: Spidi

I have two Spidis, one is more winter/spring, the other spring/summer (without the inserts it's almost see-through).

Tom

st2lemans,

Thanks for your reply; what are the models of your SPIDI jackets?

Mike

[krisnet55]

REV'IT! Ignition Leather Jacket - RevZilla

Best of both worlds, leather and mesh combo

[deadhead]

I've got a REV'IT Tornado textile, and I love it. Haven't used it with the liner in it yet, but with the liner out, you get plenty of air moving through the mesh.

[Jason749]

A Joe Rocket - Phoenix 4.0 (Mesh Textile). It was not terrible expensive. I liked that it came in a "tall" size having extra length in the sleeves and torso.

I also have a Vanson for colder days.

[moto]

If your priorities are protection, I'd go with leather.

The Dainese perforated leathers with the 3D bubble liners are very cool in the summertime. The liner allows air to flow between your skin and the liner. On hot summer days here in Sacramento, it is still bearable to ride up to 100 degrees. I wear the DAINESE " DelMar" .

Here are a few you should look at:


DAINESE 2011 "Alien" Perforated Jacket



DAINESE 2011 "Rebel Perforated" Jacket




DAINESE "Air" Jacket
This one does not have the bubble liner but it is perf'd front/back and on the sleeves. You won't want to wear this in the winter.



DAINESE "Newsan New" Perforated Jacket



DAINESE "New DelMar" Perforated Jacket

The jackets with the molded shoulder cups are pricey but it adds another level of protection as the jacket feels like you have football pad protection.

[Spitfire]

Vanson Cobra Mk2....the air curtains are great, so are the arm vents.
At highway speeds, it'll keep you pretty cool and dry.
Around town, well, any black leather is gonna suck.