Guest Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Am I reading this right http://www.getgeared.co.uk/SUPER_SHIELD ... r_Jacket_2I'm taking that as wear that instead of a jacket with tshirt for the summer or hoody if a little cooler? Would that have any abrasion protection? Mindu probably more than my winter jacket which is just an RST textile jacket. I'm after a lightweight mesh summer jacket, as I get TOO HOT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkeh9 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 It's definitely got impact proection with the CE armour, but I dont think it looks dense enough to withstand tarmac at speed. Would be cool if it did though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spafe2302 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 It looks like its designed to be worn jsut over a t-shirt, although like you mention, I would question its abrasion protection. It brings to mind more motorcross style protection, although it does mention tarmac If the armour is plastic so will let you slide on it then I would try it, but if the padding is foam of any sort personally I wouldnt risk it without a leather or textile as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Hmmm! I don't do leather! I get too hot so I stick with textile jacket and draggin Jeans. Summer wise I need to replace everything this year. Just thought that would help for winter and summer! Oh well! Need some abrasion protection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest akey Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 The jacket is designed to be worn under something with abrasion resistance i.e leather or a kevlar hoody.The idea is that this inner jacket holds the armour in a better more comfotable position than if the armour were in the outer jacket. I wouldnt wear this without something over the top for abrasion resistance. If you want something light for summer have a look around Alpiinestars, Fieldsheer, and Arlen Ness all do mesh jackets or jackets with large mesh sections which provide good abrasion resistance, I know the Fieldsheer one is the Mach1 jacket (not sure if they still do it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Ok thanks Akey, I'll have a look! Shame about that though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullscreenaging Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 You want this.http://www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/wome ... mens+mesh#I swear by Joe Rocket stuff. I have a leather jacket that has removable material strips on the arms and take them off in the summer. It's bliss!!The jacket in the link has armour in all the right places. I know it's an American site but there are dealers in the uk that sell Joe Rocket gear, I just couldn't find any in my quick search.EDIT: Here you gohttp://www.motopuro.co.uk/ladies-textil ... 9380-p.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwb Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I'm also a fan of Joe Rocket mesh jackets - infinity motorcycles sell theme.g. http://www.infinitymotorcycles.com/product/joe-rocket-cleo-ladies-mesh-jacket/580 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Cheers guys, I had a quick butchers last night, found quite a few. Spoilt for choice now, can't decide! Not sure weather now is the best time to buy or wait till nearer the summer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 A Friend of mine had one of those Mesh (chain link) type jackets. Which was designed for a fall.He said it was great in the summer for short rides, but any speed of distance and the windchill started to kick in. Something i didnt even think about when i first saw his jacket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 The one I'm looking has has a thin removalable lining for when the wind is a little chilly. and a waterproof over coat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fazer50 Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Richa do an excellent jacket full protection with zip out quilted lining and pvc lining .Great for summer days.I`ve had one for 3 years now excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogin Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 I have a Frank Thomas leather jacket for summer which is really well vented, when riding I always get a cool flow of air over me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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