Summer Mesh Jackets --Pros/Cons

[pierrelogic]

I looked at them all, and "settled" on Shift racing backdraft mesh. It comes with a liner but since the temps went up this week I took that out. The elbow shoulder and back padding are hardly noticeable. It got into the mid 80's this week and humidity pushing 70% at times. I was never hot...but very comfortable. Best accessory I've bought...so far.

Very happy with the Shift jacket and it matches the black tupperware.

 

[Blue Star]

I have the same problem with the Can-Am leather pants. I need to cuff them in order to not walk on them.

I use to wear a leather jacket and leg covers (sorry CRS moment, and can't remember what they are called) when I rode my two-wheeler. I was told when I bought them that they are made long so you can hem to size.
I found that leather was VERY :chill: hot, but cooled off while moving. I am going to look into this mesh jacket when I get my Spyder.

 

[murphybrown]

I have a Scorpion Cool Rod mesh jacket... I love it.
It really is pretty close to wearing a t-shirt in terms of air flow once you start moving...it weighs more than a t-shirt but it has a removable wind proof liner and CE armor in the elbows and back....:2thumbs:highly recommend it.:2thumbs:

PLUS I just saw a HUGE sale on this jacket the other day for 1/3 of what I paid.

I bought my mesh jacket from the NewEnough folks on a great sale...but dang the weather hasn't been nice enough to wear yet..still comfortable with Can-Am leathers that were part of my purchase package..but think the mesh will be wonderful when we finally start getting summer around here. I value this old (literally!!) hide of mine that I'll wear it even if hot...have a great Memorial weekend - hopefully you will get in lots of Spyder Ryding hyea:

 

[Yazz]

I'm a t-shirt kinda gal and Hubby wears long sleeved shirts to keep from sun burning.

This thread is very informative. Think Hubby might have to try a mesh jacket. It will be cooler for him than a long sleeved shirt.

Glynn, great question!

 

[qasamm]

I wear a Firstgear mesh I got on sale for under $50 and my wife wears a matching one when she jumps on the back with me. Would not leave home without some protection on me.

 

[Neez]

I use a PowerTrip mesh in hot weather. Like it a lot.

 

[DarkSage]

I got asked if my gear was hot at least 5 times the other day when i went out shopping for supplies to fix the seat cowl (Thanks to everyone on this forum, its great to be able to find info like that so easily!).

I mean, sitting at a stop light, yeah, it gets warm, but so would anything else, i mean, you're at a stop light!

Mine has a lot of leather on it, but the base is all mesh, so the air flow IMO is actually better because it is able to flow through the entire jacket.

 

[Clicker1944]

My wife and I use the mesh jackets with armor and the lining removed in the hot weather. Got mine from Leatherup.com brand name is Xelement. Really good deals on both. Like everyone else says nice when moving but get a little hot at traffic lights. All ok when the light turns green.

 

[Prense01]

Olympia mesh jacket and pants w/ liners removed, tourmaster riding boots and leather gloves. It has been into the 90's here...no problems so far.

Chris :spyder:

 

[WackyDan]

After my last wreck - You know... The one where I left my leathers and boots at home... I swore I'd never ride without protection again.

That isn't always true. My jacket is cool enough for most days, but some days it is just too hot and I will relent and wear a T-shirt. The jacket is always with me on the Spyder. Boots and gloves are always on.

I think the one mistake I made... There is black in my jacket. I went for a high visibility yellow and black... I'm due for a new jacket, and am eyeballing some of the really bright all yellow. I think that will make sunny days more tolerable. So... Choose your colors carefully.

 

[Dochands]

The Motoport Ultramesh II looks pretty amazing but am I correct that priced out with armor and liner its over $800?

I guess you get what you pay for but wow.

 

[ataDude]

My wife and I wear mesh when it is warm. To me, it is actually cooler than a T-shirt, because it shades you and keeps the sun from burning you...

I agree! I alternate between a black/yellow Fieldsheer and a silver First Gear Leather MeshTex. I prefer the First Gear, though.

.

 

[Odie]

White mesh riding jacket, always. Even in a 110* heat. :doorag:

 

[Sarge707]

I always wear Army Boots, Gloves, Helmet and textile or Mesh jacket up to about 82 degrees. If it gets hotter than that I will throw the jacket in the frunk and put on a Long Sleeve Light Sweat shirt and Play "Escape and Evasion!":yikes:

PS: Amazing how many normal 2-wheelers were no protection at ALL except for a colorful Bandana on their Skull?:dontknow:

 

[Latemarch]

The Motoport Ultramesh II looks pretty amazing but am I correct that priced out with armor and liner its over $800?

I guess you get what you pay for but wow.

No, it's $429.
The quad armor is different than the tri armor that comes with the jacket. I don't see the advantage so stuck with the tri armor.
I did pay for the liner which comes in two parts the one part is waterproof for rain and the other insulated making it a 4 season jacket.

It's custom sewn. You take all your measurements and the jacket is custom made just for you......takes about 4 wks for it to show up.

 

[dryheat]

Mesh or Tee

Depends on what I'm riding and how far. On the Beemer, always a Joe Rocket Phoenix, helmet, gloves, mesh armored pants. On the Spyder I'm a bit more lax, sometimes jeans (never shorts), mesh jacket on longer rides, occasionally just a long sleeve white tee on short hops. (always a helmet and gloves, though).

 

[MangoMike]

Before buying a mesh jacket you might want to watch this video on the LDComfort stuff. I have the shorts and swear buy them. You can also go to the LDComfort web site and contact Mario, the owner and he'll answer any questions you have.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qn8NocCkbJw[/ame]

Mike

 

[RodO]

I wear a set of Rukka mesh jacket and pants all the time. They're plenty comfortable -- and luckily I've not tested their protection value -- but they give me good peace of mind.

 

[IWN2RYD]

Before buying a mesh jacket you might want to watch this video on the LDComfort stuff. I have the shorts and swear buy them. You can also go to the LDComfort web site and contact Mario, the owner and he'll answer any questions you have.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qn8NocCkbJw

Mike

Ok.. Now that was a very informative video. Kudos fo that man!!! nojoke:thumbup::bowdown:

 

[Latemarch]

Before buying a mesh jacket you might want to watch this video on the LDComfort stuff. I have the shorts and swear buy them. You can also go to the LDComfort web site and contact Mario, the owner and he'll answer any questions you have.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qn8NocCkbJw

Mike

If only I lived in AZ

At 6:00AM it's 66F and the Rel Humidity is right at 95% :yikes: Which means that when it gets to 89 today the Rel Humidity, if we're lucky, will drop into the mid 60's.
In this kind of weather you need the all mesh jacket because you are desperately trying to get the sweat to evaporate which it doesn't want to do at these humidity levels.:gaah:
I still expect that the LDComfort shorts and shirt would still be a good investment as there's nothing worse than wet cotton next to your skin.
I currently wear CoolMax stuff and that seems better than cotton and a CoolMax bandanna keeps the sweat out of my eyes so the Lawrence of Arabia liner also looks tempting :thumbup: