Summer jacket suggestions

[sjbmw]

BMW Airflow for $100 is a steal.

I have the FirstGear Kilimanjaro.

http://us.st11.yimg.com/store1.yimg.com ... 1_36156771

When you remove the liner the airflow is great. Pop the liner in and it's a winter riding jacket.

[b52bombardier1]

Hello,

Just got my Joe Rocket Rio jacket - silver in color for high visibility. It is perfect for the warmer Louisiana weather yet still has plenty of elbow, shoulder and back padding. It lets in a lot of air through the mesh on those days when I would otherwise need to be in short sleeves with bare arms . . . not good. And it was only about $65 on E-bay.

Rick

[Dr. Strangelove]

Check out the Rev'it mesh jacket. It has a zip out waterproof liner. I use it in New Orleans --lots of humidity, though I try to avoid the rain. It is very comfortable into the low 80's and tolerable into the low 90's, but works in the 60's with proper layering. I think it has good protection.
I've had mine for about 1.5 years and have been pleased.

John

[Anger]

I have the Cortech GX Air. With the optional liner the jacket works well between 55 to 90 deg. The liner is also compatable with the Cortech GX so I swap the liner between both jackets and I'm all set from 40 degrees to 90 degrees.

[TonyT607]

Jacket / Pants / Gloves

[arlahile]

I'll put in a plug for Marsee "One wear" which includes the mesh jacket with hard body armor in the elbows, shoulders & back, a waterproof overjacket, and an insulated vest.

Got one last summer for a cross-country trip and it was good for everything from 110F (well, as good as could be expected) to rain/snow flurries in the Rockies. Not cheap but well made and versatile.

[dragonmojo]

I prefer leather, but the valley gets triple-digit hot in the summer. Bought a mesh Fieldsheer almost 3 years ago, but I feel vulnerable (mesh textile) even tho' there's CE armor. Right now I am testing a Cortech ADX 3/4 length jacket (I bought it, so testing will be indefinite). Only color choice is black (solar collector, bummer). There are zippers for venting, and little rubber airscoops throughout the jacket. I zipped out the quilted liner the other day, and with all the vents open, I did feel the air going through.

I bought it with the intent of versatility. Warm enough when cold out; cool enough when warm out. If weather turns wet, it's claimed to be waterproof... unlike having to wear a rain jacket over my leather jacket.

Judging by this thread, there are so many nice choices out there!

[feuerwehr7]

I just bought a SUPER Mesh Jacket from http://www.jackets4bikes.com. Its only $60 +shipping with a 30 Day return and 1/2 of the S/H as a Refund. It got some really need safety features. As a Fire Fighter and Rescue Technician I can only recommend this type of "hump" on the backside.

Cheers

[gelbe Kulter]

You do not need a mesh jacket, just one that is not Gore-tex or similar oven wrap material. A good old fabric jacket will allow air to flow through. With ventilation zippers it's even better. The Rev-It and BMW jackets that have removeable breathable/waterproof (and windblocking) liners are warm with the liner and cool without. There is no point in wearing Gore-tex on a warm, sunny day. I've ridden in rain, 36 degrees F, and 80 degrees F temps with the BMW Santiago and I've always been comfortable - and have yet to open the vents.

I've worn Aerostich apparrel for several years - they are rugged, durable and unobtrusive, but the pants are not rain proof and I baked in the suits. A 'Stich is best for those days when the rain is an off-and-on affair. I would choose to bake on those few days and keep cool the rest of the summer.

[NK ED]

I just mentioned the light and easy jacket/pants in the riding in the rain post. BMW makes high quality riding gear and with Seattle's common light rains and hardly above 90 degrees weather this outfit is made for your area. It is light and comfortable. Because it is windproof as well it also works to mid forties with some warm wear underneath.