Is this normal wear for a jacket involved in a crash?

[SampsonNation]

After I fell months ago, there was damage to my jacket and pants. What I did notice was there are 2 holes just below the elbow on the arm. They are about a quarter size.

Now, I only fell at roughly 25-35 mph and slid a little on that arm... What I'm wondering is... What happens if I were to fall on the road at 65 mph? Would the jacket completely rip off my body and I'd end up with very traumatic injuries?

This was a good textile jacket I found (according to many reviews). I still use it today (even with the small holes). It's called the Shift Streetfighter SS Jacket. It's 600D.

Should I re-invest money and buy a higher quality jacket? I'm kind of concerned a higher MPH accident would result in a greater injury.

Now, I'm even questioning the ability my mesh jacket has as far as protection goes.

 

[CrazyCawi]

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[Perdurable]

ummm its a 80$ jacket lol
mine was 250$ i assume it would fare better sliding across the road lol
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/39/35698/ITEM/Joe-Rocket-Alter-Ego-3-0-Jacket.aspx
it has a 660 outer shell (that is really thin) and then a inner mesh jacket with padding that's all removable and another inner vest that's removable

 

[Detrich]

perorated leather > textile > mesh

 

[Perdurable]

perorated leather > textile > mesh

 

[SampsonNation]

Those numbers mean a little something to me only because there are "Jeans" in the equation.

I'm still wondering if you slid 100' feet going 65 mph, how well would the fabric hold up. Worse case scenario?

 

[MNGreg]

I would replace that jacket right away.. With fabric you should replace it after an off, because some of the capabilities will be reduced even more next time. I would look for a 600D jacket with reinforced impact areas. Both my textile jackets are Mesh and then a full textile at 600D then 1680D in impact areas. My first jacket was only 500D and ripped right through on me in about a 35-40mph off giving rash on my elbow and forarm. Now I have the leather jacket I won, and then my two textiles. I also make sure that my textiles have snap closures above and below the elbow to help hold them down and armor in place.

I would toss that jacket and go buy yourself the best jacket you can afford now.. Then maybe save more and get a new primary jacket that is even better. Its all thats seperating your skin from the road in an unfortunate event.

 

[Chucker]

Textile will protect you in most road incidents, but it'll be shot afterwards. No second chances with textile.

 

[KeysRider3]

Replace the jacket.

 

[SampsonNation]

Textile really bothers me if this is how 600D performs... How do we (riders) know what is really protecting us?...