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     Not_purple_s2 |
Any opinions on perforated leather jackets? With all the heat and humidity down here on the Gulf I spent most of last year riding in cheap mesh riding jacket. My leather jacket is just too hot. However, after buying some Icon Pursuit gloves I was surprisingly happy with the perforated leather. They keep my hands nice and cool in every situation but heavy traffic. Since then I've been wondering if a perforated jacket would be better than the textile mesh. Anyone have any experience with these? | ||
| Rocketsprink |
Lot's of perforated race suits out there. I have one. I've been down 3 times with it and it holds up beautifully. Lot cooler for warm weather as well. Not as cool as mesh, but worth the extra protection. | ||
| Cataract2 |
Mesh works just fine. Just remember, it's a one use item. Crash in it and it's used. With that said. I have personal experience with mesh in a crash. It protected me just like it was suppose to. | ||
| Loki |
I currently run with a couple perf jackets. A Vanson and a Fieldsheer. I gave up the mesh Joe Rocket while I was in florida. On the move the perf is quite fine, just a tad warm sitting at a light in the sun. I prefer the vanson due to its sleeves being perf'd. The FS has full armor in it and it does let you know in the heat. | ||
| Tx05xb12s |
I've got a Fieldsheer 2-piece perforated leather setup. My advice is consider another color besides black. MAN it's hot in the summer! I've actually been trying to find a zip-together 2-piece textile setup for the summer. Anybody got any ideas on something like that (not to hijack)? | ||
| Brumbear |
I ran a first gear mesh last year right up until I lit it on fire well melted it anyway by draping it over the handel bars at the headless horseman in Oct. I went and bought the turbulant jacket over the winter I am anxiously awaiting test time. | ||
| Thumper74 |
I've got a nice jacket that's perforated on the front with solid leather at contact points. I also keep a mesh Joe Rocket that's pretty great too | ||
| 12r |
I have a perforated Dainese suit and jacket. They are both most excellent in our tepid English Summer but need a windproof layer for Spring/Autumn. Winter ?  | ||
| Djkaplan |
"Since then I've been wondering if a perforated jacket would be better than the textile mesh." For safety, yeah, but my perforated Vanson is unwearable in the summer months (Georgia - damn hot). It wasn't until I got a textile jacket that I was able to ride in the summer with better protection than a longsleeve T-shirt. In the spring and autumn (never say 'fall' on a MC forum!) the perforated Vanson is near perfect for this climate. You really need three jackets to ride year round in the southeast, in my opinion. I can get by when I layer a windbreaker underneath my perforated Vanson with the vents closed, but I'd prefer another non-perfed Vanson for the winter. | ||
| Rkutzner |
I love my Joe Rocket 'Pheonix' Jacket in anything over 80 degrees. Even cool near 100...as long as your moving...... | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
I have both the perforated leather, textile, and mesh jacket from www.njkleathers.com. I LOVE all three. | ||
| Paint_shaker |
I have a perforated H-D leather jacket. It works pretty good... Little warm in the Florida heat and humidity, but safety is worth it! | ||
| Darthane |
I have a Vanson Buell perforated leather/textile jacket...that thing's tough as nails and good for anything 45-90 degrees. I typically just wear my normal leather jacket until it gets to be at least 90, and then break out the mesh - it's nice having choices, though (I've got four different jackets... O_o ). | ||
| Not_purple_s2 |
Thanks guys, I'll probably just stick with the mesh but keep an eye on eBay for a deal on a perf leather jacket. Icon has come out with a perforated version of their accelerant jacket that is available in white and looks great. |
