To those with leather jackets, did you go with perforated or not? And if you had it to do over, would you do the same? I want to get a good leather jacket, but I'm on the fence with the perforation thing. Perforated would seem to limit early/late season use. Without would clearly limit summertime use. Thoughts?
Leather jacket: Perforated or no?
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mine's perf'd.... bought it for summer/fall/spring riding, but above 90 and it's still too warm for commuting because of all the stop and go traffic.
you won't find one that works year round. Mine came with a liner for cooler weather, but even that isn't great for colder temps, maybe down to the 50-60s...
I wear it for spirited rides or mid temp days... my mesh for hot day-day chill rides/commute and I have a one piece suite for really cold weather/light rain as it's "water resistant".
I also have a heated vest I can throw on that works with everything, sorta it and one of the other jackets and I can extend my range of temps (say for when it's 50-60s in the morning and 80-90 afternoons on long trips.).
Good luck!
you won't find one that works year round. Mine came with a liner for cooler weather, but even that isn't great for colder temps, maybe down to the 50-60s...
I wear it for spirited rides or mid temp days... my mesh for hot day-day chill rides/commute and I have a one piece suite for really cold weather/light rain as it's "water resistant".
I also have a heated vest I can throw on that works with everything, sorta it and one of the other jackets and I can extend my range of temps (say for when it's 50-60s in the morning and 80-90 afternoons on long trips.).
Good luck!
was not trying to be a duche, just saying that you can never have enough gear.
so having the various options comes in very handy. that being said I realize they are not cheap... so I can see why you ask and its not as simple is my both solution.
wow, pricey...
they show a "Fixed3D-Bubble liner air spaces"... if you click the info button on revzilla (can't copy it as it goes away) it says it's supposed to remove the need for a separate liner. Sounds interesting, but I have no experience with that, but the reviews seem to make it sound like a good thing.
Make sure you go one size up if you plan on layering under a perf jacket in the winter,the upsize shouldn't seem big, but just not skin tight.
General rule:
170lbs=52
180lbs=54
190lbs=54-56
So, if you are 170 and 6ft tall, then a 54 is a good choice so you have room for winter under layers. Get a 52 if you want a skin tight Summer only jacket.
General rule:
170lbs=52
180lbs=54
190lbs=54-56
So, if you are 170 and 6ft tall, then a 54 is a good choice so you have room for winter under layers. Get a 52 if you want a skin tight Summer only jacket.
mtheartist
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Do yourself the favor and get perforated. I currently own two Alpinestars and both are perforated. I also own a mesh jacket for the hot days and I have a waterproof jacket for the rain. If you plan to ride in the rain then you probably shouldn't buy a leather jacket. A leather jacket will not only protect your skin but will probably be usable after a crash. Where a mesh might only protect you once. Like others have mentioned, just layer up in the cold months w/a perforated leather and you should be fine. Make sure you invest in spine and thoracic protection though... Dainese is on the pricy side but if you have the cash why not?! I would've gone that route but I felt I could get more value from A-stars for less cash and that's including the extra protection. If you haven't already, check out Revzilla. They have the best service and they pay your sales tax and ship amazingly fast! And no I don't work for them, I've been shopping with them for about a year and they've been good to me.
mtheartist
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You gotta post a pic once you get it!Perforated jacket on the way. Appreciate the info from all.
What is the brand and name of the jacket that you have? This sounds interesting to me.
Roger that.